> The “cheap” way I suspect my motherboard is using takes advantage of the fact USB 3.x Gen1 only uses one of the two SuperSpeed lanes present on the USB-C connector, and unlike Gen2, it often does not require a redriver to improve signal integrity.
In general it would be great to know if there are ways of finding cables, motherboards, power adapters that don't skirt the requirements. I haven't found a way to know this so instead for now I just try to invest in brands like Anker that seem trustworthy.
In general it would be great to know if there are ways of finding cables, motherboards, power adapters that don't skirt the requirements. I haven't found a way to know this so instead for now I just try to invest in brands like Anker that seem trustworthy.