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…

  • @anyhow2503English
    2•1 year ago

    Almost none of the alternate modes or advanced features are required for USB-C devices. Most smartphones don’t support high data rates over their single USB-C port. There are are probably more USB-C ports using the USB 2.0 specs, for example peripheral devices like mice or keyboards. Beyond stuff like DisplayPort alternate mode, there still isn’t a big demand for more than one or two USB-C ports with high data rates or the full feature set.

    • @abhibeckertEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      In USB-4 the only “alt” mode is Thunderbolt, which is basically PCI over a cable.

      • @anyhow2503English
        2•1 year ago

        USB 4 has both PCIe and Display Port alternate modes. Not all USB-C ports are USB 4 though unfortunately.