Super mega switch
Super mega switch
So I believe I found what I was looking for, thank you! Just need to confirm if my motherboard comes with a Thunderbolt 4 cable or if it should be on the graphics card. Also, question about whether using a Thunderbolt 4 cable connected to the tower PC poses any risks—especially since the tower doesn’t need charging. I’m not familiar with electrical engineering, so I want to make sure this is safe.
Charging follows the usual USB-C Power-Delivery standard, ensuring compatibility since power negotiation happens before charging begins. The main challenge lies with desktop PCs, which typically lack Thunderbolt support. Add-in cards are usually exclusive to specific motherboard manufacturers like Asus, Gigabyte, Asrock, and MSI due to proprietary cables and headers. Laptops and mini-PCs often include them to maximize port flexibility, justifying the extra cost for Intel hardware and licensing. Desktops offer more space, making it more economical to install dedicated ports, and charging a Thunderbolt card can cost around $100 for those who require it.