An interesting tidbit from TechPowerUp is that some custom RTX 5090 models feature thermal pads on the backside of the 16-pin ...

TL;DR: At CES 2025, ASRock unveiled its RDNA 4 graphics cards, led by the Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi, featuring a 16-pin power connector compatible with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards.

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When the RTX 4090 hit the market in October 2022, some users started reporting overheating and even melting power connectors.

An overseas reviewer has posted the first images of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition and shared that reviews will go live on January 29. Additionally, it's been confirmed that the 12VHPWR ...

I've been praising these simple accessories for years, and this new feature makes them even more useful than ever.

While stock for the RTX 4090 is expected to become more scarce now that the RTX 5090 is on the scene, that doesn't mean that ...

This prototype interface replaces traditional 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS power connectors, as well as 16-pin connectors being fed into higher-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series ...

GameMax has just announced the release of its new FN12A-N2 and FN12A-N2-R (reverse model) fans, which sport ARGB lighting and ...

Featuring a 1.27mm pitch and a variety of pin-count options, the latest additions provide improved assembly, secure mating, and high reliability under challenging conditions.

The RTX 4080 and 4090 power connector, called the 12VHPWR connector, wasn't ideal for users - considering it was a potential fire hazard, and its short length left a lack of space and flexibility ...

The brackets that hold on the CPU cooler are placed right on top of those standoffs and then secured with four thumb screws.