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April 30th, 2026 11:45
Connect Web Cam to XPS 8950
I need to connect a web cam to my Dell 8950. The web cam has a USB C connector. I think I can connect to the front panel USB C port but not the rear port. I would like a rear panel connection. What are my options? Can I use a USB C to USB A adapter?
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DELL-ChrisM2
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April 30th, 2026 11:59
Before buying an adapter, test the web cam on both ports and let us know the results.
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbps
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C port data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
redxps630
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April 30th, 2026 23:34
As Chris mentioned already there is a USB C port on back panel
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-8950-desktop/xps-8950-setup-and-specifications/back-panel?guid=guid-2259dc07-73ac-48eb-a6a2-9d8fc6a40e2b&lang=en-us
Robert Houston
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May 1st, 2026 12:45
Note that it states that the rear port does not support video and audio streaming.
redxps630
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May 1st, 2026 13:48
Rear USB-C port doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode for video and audio output, so you wouldn't be able to use that port to connect a display or TV to send video and optionally audio to it, as is possible with the USB-C ports on some systems, often through a USB-C to DisplayPort or USB-C to HDMI cable. But that port will still work as a regular USB data port just fine for web cam. Note web cam works the same way whether it is usb 2.0 3.0 or C.