Any cases that support USB 3.2 gen 2x2 and PD via front-panel USB C?
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If I'm not mistaken, the USB 3.2 gen 2x2 headers only matter with regards to what you plug into it on the motherboard, and not what it's connected to (USB C connection on the case in this case).
I have a Lancool III with the front USB C connected to a fast charge (60W) USB 3.2 gen 2x2 from the motherboard and I use it to charge my phone every time it needs charging and I'm in front of the computer. It (the USB C connection at the front ot the Lancool III) should also work for a basic USB 3.2 connection as well.
I have a Lancool III with the front USB C connected to a fast charge (60W) USB 3.2 gen 2x2 from the motherboard and I use it to charge my phone every time it needs charging and I'm in front of the computer. It (the USB C connection at the front ot the Lancool III) should also work for a basic USB 3.2 connection as well.
Right, basic should work, charging should also work. But are you getting 2x2 speeds, and are you getting PD? If so, I guess it just doesn't matter what they spec, because the only claim I can see from lian li is 10gbps, which would be 3.2 gen 2, not 2x2.
If I'm reading you right, I think you're telling me it'll work because it'll just fall back to 3.2 gen 2 ... that I understand, what I'm interested in is getting the full functionality of the 2x2 and PD.
If I'm reading you right, I think you're telling me it'll work because it'll just fall back to 3.2 gen 2 ... that I understand, what I'm interested in is getting the full functionality of the 2x2 and PD.
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Ah, in that case I am not certain. As I do not have any devices that use the 2x2 protocol to be able to test that out.
I can only confirm that (in my instance at least) the USB C connections found on the front of (the Lancool III) case can handle the 60W portion of your query in your OP.
The following is just personal thoughts; If the 2x2 with PD is that important to you, you may want to grab a motherboard with the 2x2 on the rear IO panel instead. As this would be confirmed working by the motherboard manufacturer, and thus you won't need to worry if the 2x2 motherboard header was damaged, if you got the correct cable that connects to the correct USB C on the front panel, and then the USB C 2x2 cable that you connect to your device as well. It'll be one less thing to diagnose if anything goes wrong. Unlike with trying to find a case that has a front IO that supports it.
I can only confirm that (in my instance at least) the USB C connections found on the front of (the Lancool III) case can handle the 60W portion of your query in your OP.
The following is just personal thoughts; If the 2x2 with PD is that important to you, you may want to grab a motherboard with the 2x2 on the rear IO panel instead. As this would be confirmed working by the motherboard manufacturer, and thus you won't need to worry if the 2x2 motherboard header was damaged, if you got the correct cable that connects to the correct USB C on the front panel, and then the USB C 2x2 cable that you connect to your device as well. It'll be one less thing to diagnose if anything goes wrong. Unlike with trying to find a case that has a front IO that supports it.