[SOLVED] Type-C to Type-A adapter for monitor?`

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Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to use a type-c to HDMI adapter and adapting the type-c part to type-A for view on monitor?

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No.
Type A usb transfers power and usb signal data.
Type C usb can do MANY things. it has native displayport, 65 watt power and thunderbolt, all by default, but they are not always on.
On a desktop motherboard, if there is a type C it is almost 100% just power and usb 3.2, maybe USB 4/Thunderbolt if it's a really bawler board.

On a laptop, it can vary alot.
Thunderbolt 3/4/USB 4, Recieve power only, only displayport, usb 2, usb 3, usb 3.1, usb 3.2, usb3.2x2, or a combination of any of them.
USB A cannot do display.
If your laptop has a USB C port, you need to check that port is displayport ready (the cable you show is a usb c to hdmi, but it's actually a usb-c to displayport, then displayport-hdmi conversion.)
Usually this is either in...
No.
Type A usb transfers power and usb signal data.
Type C usb can do MANY things. it has native displayport, 65 watt power and thunderbolt, all by default, but they are not always on.
On a desktop motherboard, if there is a type C it is almost 100% just power and usb 3.2, maybe USB 4/Thunderbolt if it's a really bawler board.

On a laptop, it can vary alot.
Thunderbolt 3/4/USB 4, Recieve power only, only displayport, usb 2, usb 3, usb 3.1, usb 3.2, usb3.2x2, or a combination of any of them.
USB A cannot do display.
If your laptop has a USB C port, you need to check that port is displayport ready (the cable you show is a usb c to hdmi, but it's actually a usb-c to displayport, then displayport-hdmi conversion.)
Usually this is either in the website, or the port has a little DP next to it.
 
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No.
Type A usb transfers power and usb signal data.
Type C usb can do MANY things. it has native displayport, 65 watt power and thunderbolt, all by default, but they are not always on.
On a desktop motherboard, if there is a type C it is almost 100% just power and usb 3.2, maybe USB 4/Thunderbolt if it's a really bawler board.

On a laptop, it can vary alot.
Thunderbolt 3/4/USB 4, Recieve power only, only displayport, usb 2, usb 3, usb 3.1, usb 3.2, usb3.2x2, or a combination of any of them.
USB A cannot do display.
If your laptop has a USB C port, you need to check that port is displayport ready (the cable you show is a usb c to hdmi, but it's actually a usb-c to displayport, then displayport-hdmi conversion.)
Usually this is either in the website, or the port has a little DP next to it.


Thanks for the response bud. This is the exact answer I needed.