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Why aren’t motherboards mostly USB-C by now? (philip.greenspun.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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…

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My kids laptop has 4 IIRC. Getting a PC motherboard with more than one on rear and one connector for front of case was impossible last I looked. I generally keep my pc’s for about 5 years and wish to future proof somewhat. It is beyond ridiculous at this point. Although, I haven’t tried to buy one for a few months so perhaps this has changed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

yeah and good luck getting a case with multiple USB-C front panel. I don't even think I've EVER used the USB-A on the front of my case