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Yes, USB-C hubs supporting Power Delivery (PD) can work with desktop motherboards.

Yes, USB-C hubs supporting Power Delivery (PD) can work with desktop motherboards.

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08-13-2017, 06:54 AM
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Hello! I just upgraded to an MSI B550M MAG Mortar. The board lacks sufficient USB ports for my peripherals, so I added a USB-C hub. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SH76WQK/ref=emc_b_5_i. Initially, I assumed the port wouldn’t handle enough power for two unpowered external HDDs, but that turned out to be incorrect. The hub does support PD, which is typically used for charging laptops and can also supply extra power to other devices. My main concern is whether the USB-C port on my motherboard will recognize it and accept power it doesn’t need—something that could damage the port or nearby components. I’ve read some reports suggesting that connecting a PD hub via USB-C might cause issues, even though the specs say otherwise. It seems possible, but I’m not entirely sure. Would it be safe to power this hub through PD without risking damage? Thanks! Edit – I also noted the port supports USB 3.2, so it should technically work with PD devices.
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08-13-2017, 06:54 AM #1

Hello! I just upgraded to an MSI B550M MAG Mortar. The board lacks sufficient USB ports for my peripherals, so I added a USB-C hub. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SH76WQK/ref=emc_b_5_i. Initially, I assumed the port wouldn’t handle enough power for two unpowered external HDDs, but that turned out to be incorrect. The hub does support PD, which is typically used for charging laptops and can also supply extra power to other devices. My main concern is whether the USB-C port on my motherboard will recognize it and accept power it doesn’t need—something that could damage the port or nearby components. I’ve read some reports suggesting that connecting a PD hub via USB-C might cause issues, even though the specs say otherwise. It seems possible, but I’m not entirely sure. Would it be safe to power this hub through PD without risking damage? Thanks! Edit – I also noted the port supports USB 3.2, so it should technically work with PD devices.

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