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Why aren’t motherboards mostly USB-C by now?
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this post was submitted on 19 Nov 2023
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This was written in 2021. Is it still true?
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.
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.
Yeah, this is still true for ASUS boards at least.
A couple of X670E boards have 4 onboard plus front panel header. That gets to 5, but only 2 can do USB 4.
Yeah, that's right. I still find myself wishing for more. Niche vase I guess.