12VHPWR adapters sporting heatsinks and thermal pads show how problematic the connector is

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12VHPWR adapters sporting heatsinks and thermal pads show how problematic the connector is | Tom's Hardware

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Going the extra mile to ensure the adapter doesn't melt.

 

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The 12VHPWR connector (and its 12V-2x6 successor) is notorious for their vulnerability to high temperatures on power-hungry GPUs, to the point where it can melt. To combat this on the adapter side, third-party manufacturers such as Ezdiy-fab and Cablemod have been forced to resort to "exotic" solutions sporting copper PCBs, thermal pads, and aluminum heatsinks to ensure their adapters stay cool.

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All I can do is laugh at this point and I hate it. -_-

[Kaz]

Nvidia 30 series was the last great series!  I'd cry if I was trying to upgrade.  Good thing I have a 7900XTX and don't plan to upgrade! 

It's crazy that they didn't figure this out after the 40 series.

[LabRat]

I swear this was an April Fool's joke not long ago...

Absolute Lunacy.