Motherboards with USB-C 3.1 gen1

USB C 3.2 gen1

— the presence on the rear panel of the "motherboard" of at least one USB-C connector corresponding to version 3.2 gen 1.

USB-C is a relatively new type of connector used in both portable and desktop PCs. It has a small size and a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted into the connector in either direction. And version 3.2 gen1 connectivity (formerly known as USB 3.1 gen1 and USB 3.0) allows you to work at speeds up to 4.8 Gbps. In addition, when using this version with a USB-C connector, this port can also implement USB Power Delivery technology, which allows you to supply power up to 100 W to external devices (although not every USB-C 3.2 gen1 port on motherboards supports Power Delivery).

It is worth noting that modern motherboards almost never have more than one USB-C 3.2 gen1 connector. This is related to two things. Firstly, not many peripherals with a USB-C plug are available for desktop PCs — full-sized USB A are still more popular; secondly, many manufacturers prefer USB-C ports of more advanced versions — 3.2 gen2 (see the relevant paragraph) and 3.2 gen2x2.