I’m beginning to think that the Windows PC that I built in 2015 is ready for retirement (though if Joe Biden can be president at 78, maybe this PC can last until 2029?). In looking at new des…

Why aren’t motherboards mostly USB-C by now?::I’m beginning to think that the Windows PC that I built in 2015 is ready for retirement (though if Joe Biden can be president at 78, maybe this PC can last until 2029?). In looking at new des…

  • Flying SquidEnglish
    6•1 year ago

    This was written in 2021. Is it still true?

    • @orclevEnglish
      12•1 year ago

      I have never seen a desktop motherboard with more than 2 type-c ports. I just went and did a quick look through all the Intel and AMD desktop motherboards (I didn’t look at server motherboards) and as of right now still could not find one with more than 2 USB type-c ports.

      • @[email protected]English
        8•1 year ago

        I believe the idea is, on the newer motherboards, is that the high speed (20Gbps) USB-C ports are ideal for external hubs. Personally, I like my workstations to be under my desk and out of my way and having one USB-C cable for a hub and one for my phone is clean and convenient.

        USB-C to USB-A hubs are cheap. I am constantly moving thumb drives back and forth between my PC and my 3D printer and CNC so damage to an integrated port on my PC would be a real possibility.

        Everyone has their own usage habits, of course. For me being restricted to two or maybe three built in USB-C ports is for the best.

    • @QuandaleDingleEnglish
      5•1 year ago

      Yeah, this is still true for ASUS boards at least.

      • PantsofmagicEnglish
        2•1 year ago

        A couple of X670E boards have 4 onboard plus front panel header. That gets to 5, but only 2 can do USB 4.

        • @QuandaleDingleEnglish
          1•1 year ago

          Yeah, that’s right. I still find myself wishing for more. Niche vase I guess.