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Info on PCIe GPU power connector failure modes...

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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.

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Reply 1 of 3, by TELVM

Posted on Today, 08:02

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🤣 this is epic 😀 :

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file.php?mode=view&id=247694

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!

Reply 2 of 3, by shevalier

Posted on Today, 10:29

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https://www.klsconnector.com/wp-content/uploa … L-KLS1-XT90.pdf
20220920161610XT90-40A-Lithium-battery-connector-Male-Female-3.jpg.webp
But at the same time, it loses that aura of exclusivity.
With a component like that on the PCB, it’s kind of embarrassing to charge 3 to 8 kilo$ for a graphics card.

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