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Hardware Busters 12V-2x6 Test, Improper Insertion Temperature

New 12V-2x6 PSU Connector Tested: Keeps Cool, Even When Improperly Inserted

By Aaron Klotz published 25 September 23

Thermals on the new connector are significantly lower compared to its 12VHPWR predecessor, even in worst-case scenarios.

FSP Launches Power Supplies With New 12V-2x6 Connector

By Anton Shilov published 9 September 23

FSP introduces three PSUs with 12V-2x6 auxiliary PCIe power connectors.

Best Power Supplies 2023

By Aris Mpitziopoulos published 13 July 23

Here are the best power supplies for gaming PCs. These PSUs offer the best reliability, performance and protection for your PC components.

Cooler Master Ships PSU with More Durable, Cooler 12VHPWR Connector

By Anton Shilov published 6 July 23

Cooler Master supplies new PSUs with an improved 90-degree 12VHPWR cable.

MSI Launches Power Supply With Yellow Connectors to Prevent 16-Pin Connector Meltdowns

By Ash Hill published 18 June 23

MSI has introduced yellow pin connectors for their power supplies to reduce hardware failure by making it easier to see if they’re correctly connected.

User Reports 12VHPWR Connector Melting From the PSU Side (Updated)

By Aaron Klotz last updated 16 June 23

A new user report shows that Nvidia's 12VHPWR power connectors are now melting from a connectors housed inside a Gen 3 power supply.

FSP's 2500W Power Supply Has Enough Juice To Feed Four RTX 4090

By Zhiye Liu published 2 June 23

Power supply manufacturer FSP brings tons of new products to show off at Computex 2023.

Streacom ZS800 Rethinks PSUs for SFF Builds

By Mark Tyson last updated 2 June 23

Steacom's new ZS800 Hybrid SFX PSU takes a fresh design spin on modularity, cabling, and replaceable cooling fans.

Adata's 1600W PSU Powers Four GeForce RTX 4090 Graphics Cards

By Anton Shilov last updated 2 June 23

Adata's Fusion 1600W power supply promises extreme reliability and controls.

Phanteks' Revolt PSU Revolts Against Cables, Doesn't Come With Them

By Matt Safford, Avram Piltch published 31 May 23

Customers must pick the cables they want and buy them separately.

Enermax Cable Master 20 Case Designed for Rear and Front-Mounted Cabling

By Mark Tyson published 30 May 23

Enermax's selection of cutting edge cases, power and cooling products at Computex 2023 included some that have been designed for the newest standards.

Cooler Master's V SFX PSUs Hit 1300W, X Silent Fanless Options Up to 750 Watts

By Matt Safford published 29 May 23

The 750-watt SKU doesn't even have a fan.

Asus TUF Gaming 550W Bronze Power Supply Review

By Aris Mpitziopoulos published 1 February 23

The Asus TUF Gaming 550W uses a modern platform similar to the one used in the Corsair CX550.

Corsair RMx Shift PSUs Adopt Side-Mounted Modular Connectors

By Mark Tyson published 13 January 23

Corsair’s latest PC PSUs with connectors on the side may be part of a wider movement, involving motherboard and case makers, to facilitate simple and tidy cable management.

Asus TUF Gaming 450W Bronze Power Supply Review

By Aris Mpitziopoulos published 1 January 23

The Asus TUF Gaming 450W is identical to the Corsair CX450, so you should expect good performance.

Galax Launches Dual 16-Pin Power 1300W Supply

By Mark Tyson published 30 December 22

Galax’s new Hall of Fame 1300W PSU boasts twin 16-pin power connectors to make it a perfect color coordinated match with the Galax RTX 4090 HOF graphics card.