Tag Archives: power connector

Seasonic has recently updated its power calculator to include the yet-to-be-announced Nvidia RTX 50 series. Notably, the updated list provides TDP (thermal design power) levels, which have not been disclosed before. While the TDP data isn't immediately visible, as shown by Everest's screenshots, VideoCardz explains that users can download the …

Nvidia has yet to announce its new RTX 40 Super series graphics cards officially but all rumours point towards a January launch. While previous AiB models of the RTX 4070 shipped with standard PCIe connectors, the new RTX 4070 Super graphics cards may switch over to 12VHPWR.  Asus is reportedly …

At Computex, Asus showcased a new solution to reduce PC cable clutter. The company presented a motherboard and GPU combo prototype where the latter received power through an additional power connector on the motherboard. This new solution has now been detailed thanks to the documentation that was recently unveiled. Leaker …

Recently, it was reported that PCI-SIG and Nvidia have been working for months on a revision to the 12VHPWR connector in an effort to avoid future issues with overheating connectors. The new 12V2x6 connector is apparently already in testing and it seems Nvidia may have quietly put it in place …

At Computex a few weeks ago we saw a number of motherboard makers showcasing new 'stealth' designs, with the power connectors moved to hide cables. Graphics card makers may begin trying something similar soon. This week, Inno3D unveiled its new stealth GPU design, moving the power connector to the back of the PCB.

During its Computex 2023 showcase, Asus revealed an intriguing concept graphics card. Based on the RTX 4070 GPU, this graphics card stands apart from the rest thanks to its unconventional power delivery method. Unlike traditional graphics cards that require standard power connectors, this concept card draws power directly from the …

A recent issue has been discovered regarding some power cables and their compatibility with the AMD Radeon RX 760 MBA graphics card. The problem specifically affects some 6+2-pin power cables, commonly included with power supplies. It has been reported that these cables may have difficulty fitting into the connector slot …

A few weeks ago, rumours claimed that the RTX 4070 line-up would be split into two camps, with cheaper graphics cards using standard 8-pin PCIe power connectors, and higher-end cards using the new 16-pin power connector. Newly leaked images of Gigabyte's custom RTX 4070 line-up appear to confirm this.  Twitter …

Nvidia has been investigating user reports of melting 12VHPWR connectors for a few weeks at this point. Through its own investigation last week, Gamers Nexus concluded that many of these cases are likely a mix of user error and design oversight. Now, Nvidia has followed up with a new statement on the matter, confirming it has received reports of 50 cases so far. 

Nvidia's 12VHPWR power adapter saga continues, now with a suspect identified. These power adapters are being supplied to Nvidia by two manufacturers, but it seems the melting issue can be isolated to one of them. This testing was conducted by Igor'sLAB, which has been working with R&D teams from various …

If you've been paying attention to PC hardware news lately, then you likely know about the issues with Nvidia's 12VHPWR adapter for the RTX 4090. Some customers using these adapters have experienced major issues, seemingly due to poor construction of the adapter itself. There might be a fix though.  Following …