The article discusses the adoption of the 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 connectors designed to simplify power connections for high-end GPUs. By reducing multiple 8-pin connections to a single cable, space efficiency for OEM designs improves. However, Nvidia is the only company primarily using these connectors in its GPUs, while rivals like Intel and AMD remain with the traditional 8-pin. Concerns arose following two reported incidents involving third-party cables and the performance of the new connectors, prompting inquiries into potential safety and reliability issues.
Both reported incidents involved third-party cables, raising questions about the reliability and safety of connector standards like the 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6.
Despite being co-designers, many companies like AMD and Intel continue using standard 8-pin connectors, leaving Nvidia's 12VHPWR as a distinctive choice primarily for high-end GPUs.
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