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First post, by BitWrangler

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Hi folks,

Came across this..
https://imgur.com/gallery/why-12v-2x6-12vhpwr … rs-fail-ZNczCH8
elsewhere and thought folks would be interested as a FYI reference.

Has illustrations of failure modes of modern GPU power connectors and tips for prevention.

Unicorn herding operations are proceeding, but all the totes of hens teeth and barrels of rocking horse poop give them plenty of hiding spots.

Reply 1 of 1, by TELVM

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🤣 this is epic 😀 :

file.php?mode=view&id=247693

file.php?mode=view&id=247694

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BTW here's Jon Gerow (aka "JonnyGURU") explaining how, in the real world, one single 6-pin PCIe connector can handle 274~342W without melting:

An 8-pin PCIe supports a lot more than "150W"

Yes. A 6-pin PCIe connector is designed to deliver a lot more than 150W. Part 2-The testing

Let the air flow!