If only it had a full SD card slot on it next to the USB-A ports, it would be perfect for pairing with the Intel NUC mounted to the backside of a monitor.
Buy a Micro/SD Card to USB A adapter and leave it plugged in one of the Type A slots. I have two of Transcend's USB3 models (same model, just one black and one white).
"[...](which is a bit odd as the product has a DP 1.2 to HDMI 2.0 converter chip that supports 4096×2160 at 60 Hz)."
There are only so many pins on an USB-C connector, and similarly, so many high speed pairs. The decision to include USB 3 @ 5Gbps probably limited them down to a stock 2 lane DP configuration (so the USB 3.1 hub would get a full USB SS lane). This does mean one of the four high speed lanes is likely unused.
Amusingly, VirtualLink is an attempt to resolve this issue (by using 3 lanes for video/audio, one lane for USB), though it's not exactly commonplace outside of high end RTX cards.
Yeah not weird at all. USB-mode (as opposed to Thunderbolt mode) is limited to 2 DP channels (since the other 2 are needed for USB), in which case 2xDP 1.2 has the same bandwidth as 4x1.1, and DP1.1 isn't fast enough for 4k60 at 24bpp.
Few 100W USB-PD chargers actually exist. A few months ago, it was only one, the Wacom charger that was practically a well-kept secret.
A quick search now shows that Anker has released one recently (that actually looks decent), and MAYBE one or two others exist that aren't docking stations.
I just find it strange that with hundreds of type-C cables and hubs online that prominently advertise 100W capability, only those people as obsessive as I have been able to source a matching power supply. I do hope more good chargers come along.
I get away with a 45w adapter on my 65w notebook, it just charges the battery VERY slowly (or not at all in moments it needs to draw from battery to offset lack of power input) but it works.
I've seen few UNITEC adapters that even stated 65W (not sure) they melted under the voltage. its all about "WE CAN, but don't you dare to try it". Marketing bullshit. BTW I just wanted to share that Dell g3 with 180W power brick can charge macbook from its thunderbolt. Have fun with your cables guys.
So SilverStone made a hub near identical to the hundreds of others available from Newegg, Amazon or Aliexpress. Good to know, I guess, but I'd rather take one of the dozens of alternatives with better I/O for cheaper, even if I do like SilverStone.
> It's too bad we can't have a USB-C hub, meaning USB-C connected to computer to many USB-C ports.
It's hard to do it properly, because you need cable orientation direction and lane swapping on each port. What I've seen done is USB-C to dual USB-C + dual USB-A, with 2 hubs cascaded inside, with top/bottom orientation on each C-connector actually being different USB ports. So when you connect the plug one way, its connected to say hub port #0, but reversing it connects to hub port #1. It's kinda clever hack but of course misses all the good things about USB-C like PD or AlternateMode etc.
Very nicely designed hub. I'm definitely considering picking one of these up. I was not crazy about usb-c before, but it just seems so practical now, especially when there are viable options like this on the market. https://newyorkessays.com/examples/man/
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pixelstuff - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - link
If only it had a full SD card slot on it next to the USB-A ports, it would be perfect for pairing with the Intel NUC mounted to the backside of a monitor.jtd871 - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - link
Buy a Micro/SD Card to USB A adapter and leave it plugged in one of the Type A slots. I have two of Transcend's USB3 models (same model, just one black and one white).dontlistentome - Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - link
So you're saying that you need a dongle to plug into your dongle?jeremyshaw - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - link
"[...](which is a bit odd as the product has a DP 1.2 to HDMI 2.0 converter chip that supports 4096×2160 at 60 Hz)."There are only so many pins on an USB-C connector, and similarly, so many high speed pairs. The decision to include USB 3 @ 5Gbps probably limited them down to a stock 2 lane DP configuration (so the USB 3.1 hub would get a full USB SS lane). This does mean one of the four high speed lanes is likely unused.
Amusingly, VirtualLink is an attempt to resolve this issue (by using 3 lanes for video/audio, one lane for USB), though it's not exactly commonplace outside of high end RTX cards.
brakdoo - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - link
SS needs two lanes: 1 for tx and 1 for rx. All four lanes are used.saratoga4 - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - link
Yeah not weird at all. USB-mode (as opposed to Thunderbolt mode) is limited to 2 DP channels (since the other 2 are needed for USB), in which case 2xDP 1.2 has the same bandwidth as 4x1.1, and DP1.1 isn't fast enough for 4k60 at 24bpp.edgineer - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - link
Few 100W USB-PD chargers actually exist. A few months ago, it was only one, the Wacom charger that was practically a well-kept secret.A quick search now shows that Anker has released one recently (that actually looks decent), and MAYBE one or two others exist that aren't docking stations.
I just find it strange that with hundreds of type-C cables and hubs online that prominently advertise 100W capability, only those people as obsessive as I have been able to source a matching power supply. I do hope more good chargers come along.
Samus - Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - link
I get away with a 45w adapter on my 65w notebook, it just charges the battery VERY slowly (or not at all in moments it needs to draw from battery to offset lack of power input) but it works.deil - Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - link
I've seen few UNITEC adapters that even stated 65W (not sure) they melted under the voltage.its all about "WE CAN, but don't you dare to try it". Marketing bullshit.
BTW I just wanted to share that Dell g3 with 180W power brick can charge macbook from its thunderbolt. Have fun with your cables guys.
patel21 - Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - link
Wow, I was thinking of buying an MI 65W power adapter from AliExpress, for my latitude 7490. Now not sure if I should or not.Gunbuster - Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - link
Well it sure beats the opposite scenario of no name Chinese adapters for $25 that will claim 100W and then blow up your device.Killed $1500 in gear? We offer you free $25 replacement
Valantar - Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - link
So SilverStone made a hub near identical to the hundreds of others available from Newegg, Amazon or Aliexpress. Good to know, I guess, but I'd rather take one of the dozens of alternatives with better I/O for cheaper, even if I do like SilverStone.Dug - Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - link
It's too bad we can't have a USB-C hub, meaning USB-C connected to computer to many USB-C ports.timecop1818 - Thursday, March 21, 2019 - link
> It's too bad we can't have a USB-C hub, meaning USB-C connected to computer to many USB-C ports.It's hard to do it properly, because you need cable orientation direction and lane swapping on each port. What I've seen done is USB-C to dual USB-C + dual USB-A, with 2 hubs cascaded inside, with top/bottom orientation on each C-connector actually being different USB ports. So when you connect the plug one way, its connected to say hub port #0, but reversing it connects to hub port #1. It's kinda clever hack but of course misses all the good things about USB-C like PD or AlternateMode etc.
BerylliumBarry - Friday, March 6, 2020 - link
Very nicely designed hub. I'm definitely considering picking one of these up. I was not crazy about usb-c before, but it just seems so practical now, especially when there are viable options like this on the market. https://newyorkessays.com/examples/man/