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by toast0 1763 days ago
USB Power Delivery 3.1 specifies power over USB-C up to 5A @ 48V. 240W doesn't give you a very powerful desktop: probably an SSD, a 65W CPU and a low power GPU. But that's still a decent desktop.

I don't necessarily think it's wise to do 5 amps over USB-C, but it is a standardized DC outlet. Personally, USB-A is still a more useful power outlet, but nobody is insane enough to shove 240W over it.
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dreamcompiler 1763 days ago
Yes, USC-C with PD is the winning idea for DC infrastructure. All new homes should come with PD outlets. The outlets could be fed with 12 gauge copper and the PD electronics should be built in to the individual outlets.
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tim333 1763 days ago
USB-A 5v 1A managed to power my macbook M1 much to my amazement, which is faster than many desktops.
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