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GPU compatibility dilemma brewing as more high-end power supplies ditch 8-pin connectors in favor of new 16-pin
The MSI MPG A1000GS and MPG A1250GS are not directly compatible with AMD's RX 9070 series GPUs, unless you get an adapter.
MSI has gone so heavy with 12V-2x6 power sockets in its latest high-end PSUs that many AMD and Intel graphics cards have no way of being powered
Nvidia's 12VHPWR power connector, later updated to the 12V-2x6 format, has been at the centre of controversy since it first ...
New high-end power supplies: MSI leaves out most Radeon graphics cards
MSI is the first manufacturer to reduce the 8-pin connectors on power supply units to a minimum. Most RX-9000 GPUs only run ...
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 Power Redesign Includes New 12V-2x6 Power Connector
Instead of the old three PCIe 8-pin connectors, it now uses a single 12V-2x6 connector. This switch is based on solid engineering logic—it cuts down on cable mess and helps keep the inside of ...
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NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 has its 12V-2x6 power connector hitting an insane 150C temp
In the post on X above, we can see that the hotspot temperature of the 12V-2x6 power connector hitting 150.6C while the PSU was reaching 160C... hot. Popular Now: Elon Musk acquires Intel for $133 ...
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GALAX GeForce RTX 5090D HOF XOC with Dual 12V-2×6 Connectors OCed to 3.27 Ghz
The early models came with a single 12V-2×6 power connector and an exposed white PCB that even has room for another connector. Early tests using liquid nitrogen cooling sparked debates among the ...