Having a high-end GPU, or graphics-processing unit, is critical for running graphics-intensive applications, as well as for PC gaming and production. The GPU offloads some of the work done by the CPU ...

Asus has just unveiled a new graphics card connector that does away with the power cables and sockets of conventional cards, and instead relies on a motherboard slot to deliver power, able to deliver ...

High-performance connectors like 12V-2×6, sometimes called 12VHPWR, deliver significant current to advanced graphics cards such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Each connector pin ...

ASRock has just released a new GPU power cable that the company says is protected from overheating, thanks to the use of thermal sensors inside it. The launch follows numerous reports about melted ...

TL;DR: ASRock introduces a custom 12V-2x6 L-Type GPU power cable with built-in Cable Over-Temperature Protection, featuring an NTC sensor that monitors heat and signals compatible ASRock Taichi or ...

For users who want to enhance their laptop’s graphics performance, connecting an external GPU (eGPU) is an effective solution. Whether you’re a gamer looking to play the latest AAA titles, a video ...

TL;DR: The GeForce RTX 5090, with a 600W TGP, is the most power-intensive gaming GPU, leading to reports of melted power cables. A recent case involves the RTX 5070, where a damaged pin on the 12V-2x6 ...

DIY-APE has reached an important milestone in developing the back-plug ecosystem for PC DIYers. BTF3.0 (via Uniko's Hardware) is designed so that no cabling is needed between your PSU, motherboard, or ...

Graphics Cards Goodbye 12VHPWR meltgate? Asus shows its cable-hiding BTF tech is capable of handling more power than an RTX 5090 will ever use Graphics Cards Keep this to yourself, but a BIOS with a ...