Posted January 29, 2020 i want to add a couple of usb-c ports to my desktop, ideally without having to reach around the back to plug in cable since the port is becoming more ubiquitous and my devices are almost all usb-C, apart from my iphone which still connects via usb-C anyway. I was trying to find something like a USB-C hub that takes a USB-A slot and provides one or many USB-C so that I can put it on top of my case for easy access. It doesn't seem like this exists. My motherboard also has "thunderbolt AIC" although reading the manual does not say which version it is or where the port is. It's certainly not on the IO panel. I have an intel 4790K processor and Asrock Z97 Pro 4 motherboard (Mobo page here: https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z97 Pro4/#BIOS Manual also mentions nothing apart from enabling it: http://asrock.pc.cdn.bitgravity.com/Manual/Z97 Pro4.pdf Is there any solution for this? even just 1 usb-c port will do really. All I want is not to have to plug/unplug cables round the back of the case as its not easy to reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, alcom4x said: Is there any solution for this? It sure looks like there aren't many (or any?) USB-A -> USB-C - hubs available, but there are plenty of USB-C -> whatever - hubs. Maybe you could add two extra USB-C - ports to your PC with an expansion card and either get a hub or just a couple of longer cables? Hand, n. A singular instrument worn at the end of the human arm and commonly thrust into somebody’s pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2020 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32830129548.html Get a couple of Type C cables and done... not ideal but it'll do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Russell Garrard said: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32830129548.html Get a couple of Type C cables and done... not ideal but it'll do the job That's actually probably the better idea. Hand, n. A singular instrument worn at the end of the human arm and commonly thrust into somebody’s pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2020 I think it's a good idea. If it were me I'd want the usb-c on the front of the case so it would be easy for phone use.. but this cost more. The basic adapter is much more cost effective solution. EZDIY-FAB USB 3.0 HUB 5.25 Internal Front Metal Brushed Panel and 1-Type-C Port/ 3-USB 3.0 Ports with QC3.0 18W Fast Charging Port https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9RNQ29/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vvymEb67D6EN7 ^ That was actually pretty hard to track down. I kinda want something like this for my case now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 5, 2020 Author Thanks for all the suggestions! I had not actually thought of any of these. I will try to source a 5.25 internal hub to keep things clean, Failing that, I'll get a PCI-E addion as I dont really have any free usb ports round back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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