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…
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.
