ASRock Inc., a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, and gaming monitors, is once again expanding its product lineup with the launch of power supply units (PSUs) for the DIY market. The new PSU product lineup is available under the well-regarded Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend, and Challenger series, designed to meet a wide range of user needs.

ASRock's PSUs are fully compliant with the latest Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, supporting the instantaneous peak power loads of 200% to 235%. This ensures users receive stable power solutions for future technologies. Featuring native 12V-2x6 cables, the single-line output can deliver up to 600 W, designed to meet the high-power requirements of next-gen premium graphics cards. The dual-color 16-pin connector design enables quick identification, ensuring proper insertion into the GPU's power socket. Furthermore, the Taichi and Phantom Gaming models feature an exclusive embedded NTC sensor that monitors connector temperatures in real-time, activating protection mode if temperatures exceed safe limits, thereby ensuring system safety and stability.

Sharkoon today unveiled the Rebel P20 White line of ATX 3.1 power supplies. With full ATX 3.1 compatibility and an integrated 12V-2x6 connector, the Rebel P20 ensures reliable performance for hardware systems that are also equipped with modern graphics cards. With its fully modular cable set, the Cybenetics Gold-certified PSU can be installed neatly and tidily and runs especially quietly thanks to a 120 mm fan with Zero RPM mode.

The Rebel P20 has been awarded the Gold certificate by the independent Cybenetics laboratory due to an overall efficiency of at least 87 % at 115 V and 89 % at 230 V, as well as a 5 VSB efficiency of 75 %. The Rebel P20 models with 1,000 and 1,200 watts have even achieved a Platinum certification. With its ATX 3.1 compatibility and a 12V-2x6 connection, the Rebel P20 is perfectly designed for the high-performance operation of modern high-end graphics cards.

GameMax, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, introduces the refreshed RGB-Smart Series 80 Plus Gold power supply units now featuring ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. The GameMax RGB-Smart Series is perfect for RGB lighting enthusiasts with its 140 mm smart ARGB cooling fan. Designed for high-end gaming systems, the GameMax RGB-Smart Series is available in up to 1300 W model. The RGB-Smart PSUs feature native 16-pin 12V-2x6 connector for the latest NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, supporting a maximum power output of 600 W. It also features a fully modular cable design, minimizing cable use for cleaner cable management.

The GameMax RGB-Smart's silent 140 mm ARGB cooling fan supports RGB synchronization via motherboard RGB sync. It supports RGB sync technologies from ASUS, MSI, and GIGABYTE. The refreshed GameMax RGB-Smart ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 Series is available in 750 W, 850 W, 1050 W, and 1300 W models—all available in black and white models to color match most PC build themes.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang never misses an opportunity to remind us that Moore's Law is cooked, and that future generations of logic hardware will only get larger and hotter, or hungrier for power. NVIDIA's next generation "Blackwell" graphics architecture promises to bring certain architecture-level performance/Watt improvements, coupled with the node-level performance/Watt improvements from the switch to the TSMC 4NP (4 nm-class) node. Even so, the GeForce RTX 5090, or the part that succeeds the current RTX 4090, will be a power hungry GPU, with rumors suggesting the need for two 16-pin power inputs.

TweakTown reports that the RTX 5090 could come with two 16-pin power connectors, which should give the card the theoretical ability to pull 1200 W (continuous). This doesn't mean that the GPU's total graphics power (TGP) is 1200 W, but a number close to or greater than 600 W, which calls for two of these connectors. Even if the TGP is exactly 600 W, NVIDIA would want to deploy two inputs, to spread the load among two connectors, and improve physical resilience of the connector. It's likely that both connectors will have 600 W input capability, so end-users don't mix up connectors should one of them be 600 W and the other keyed to 150 W or 300 W.

GameMax, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, introduces the GameMax GX-850 PRO power supply featuring PCIe 5.1 and ATX 3.1 standards, supporting the latest Intel and AMD platforms including the upcoming AMD X870 motherboards. With gamers and content creators in mind, the GX-850 PRO features 80 Plus Gold efficiency and a powerful +12 V to support high-end configurations.

The GameMax GX-850 PRO features a fully modular cable design, minimizing cable use for clean and aesthetic PC builds. It comes with native 12v-2x6 16-pin connectors that support the latest NVIDIA RTX graphics cards. The GX-850 PRO is available in black and white models to fit most gaming PC build color themes. Aside from the 850 W variant, the GameMax GX PRO Series is also available in 1050 W and 1250 W models for power users and extreme overclockers. The GameMax GX PRO Series is covered with a 10-year warranty.

Corsair today announced an update to its award-winning low-noise RMx series of power supplies with ATX 3.1 compliance, a native ATX 12V-2x6 connector, a manual fan speed control knob, and other improvements. Boasting Gold-certified efficiency (up to 91%) and an A+ noise rating from Cybenetics, the new RMx series includes fully modular, ultra-flexible embossed cables that simplify cable routing even in the most challenging of PC builds. Cooled by a 140 mm Fluid-Dynamic Bearing fan with a magnetic dome structure and a manual fan override knob, the RMx series remains one of the quietest and most reliable power supplies available.

"We're pleased to launch the new RMx Series with an entirely new electrical design that includes a six-layer PCB for better thermal and electrical performance, an upgraded fan, and full ATX 3.1 compliance," said Jon Gerow, Director of Power Supply Research and Development at Corsair. "We're also happy to announce it achieved the Cybenetics Gold rating for efficiency and the A+ rating for audible noise." Each RMx power supply features 100% Japanese electrolytic capacitors and delivers its rated power output at a 50°C ambient temperature, ensuring reliable power and longevity even under high-stress conditions.

GameMax, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, announces the launch of the GX-1050 PRO BK and GX-1050 PRO WH 80 Plus Platinum power supply units, compliant with the ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and comes with a native 16-pin 12V-2x6 connectors. The power supply features a powerful 12 V rail designed for high-performance gaming systems supporting the latest high-end NVIDIA RTX graphics cards.

The GameMax GX-1050 PRO WH is the white edition that comes with matching flat white cables. On the other hand, the GameMax GX-1050 PRO BK is the standard black version with flat black cables. The GX PRO WH/BK's modular cable design create neat and clutter-free cable management having only the necessary cables installed.

Sharkoon launches the Rebel P20 and Rebel P20 SFX power supply units designed for modern hardware systems, especially those equipped with high-performance graphics cards. Both models boast full ATX 3.1 compatibility and feature an integrated 12V-2x6 connector, ensuring seamless and reliable performance. The Rebel P20, a Cybenetics Gold-certified PSU, is notable for its fully modular cable set, quiet operation with a 120 mm fan featuring Zero RPM mode, and high-quality components including all-Japanese capacitors. In addition, it offers comprehensive protection features for safe operation.

For those with compact builds, the Rebel P20 SFX provides the same robust performance in a smaller form factor, earning a Cybenetics Platinum certification and incorporating a quiet 92 mm fan with Zero RPM mode.

ASRock, the leading global motherboard, graphics card and mini PC manufacturer, today launched their first blower series graphics cards -- ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XTX Creator 24 GB and ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Creator 20 GB graphics cards.

ASRock Radeon RX 7900 Creator series graphics cards are powered by the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX7900 XT GPUs. Both of these two cards are supporting multi-GPU collaborative computing, and designed for multi-card parallel computing for better performance. Radeon RX 7900 Creator series graphics cards are featuring a VAPOR-CHAMBER heatsink, efficiency blower fan and 2-slot thickness. Furthermore, thanks to the single horizontal 12V-2x6 power connector, installing a couple of ASRock Radeon RX 7900 Creator series graphics cards becomes much easier due to fewer power cords.

In the preparation season for NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series of GPUs, codenamed "Blackwell," one power supply manufacturer accidentally leaked the power configurations of all SKUs. Seasonic operates its power supply wattage calculator, allowing users to configure their systems online and get power supply recommendations. This means that the system often gets filled with CPU/GPU SKUs to accommodate the massive variety of components. This time we have the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series, with RTX 5050 all the way up to the top RTX 5090 GPU. Starting with the GeForce RTX 5050, this SKU is expected to carry a 100 W TDP. Its bigger brother, the RTX 5060, bumps the TDP to 170 W, 55 W higher than the previous generation "Ada Lovelace" RTX 4060.

The GeForce RTX 5070, with a 220 W TDP, is in the middle of the stack, featuring a 20 W increase over the Ada generation. For higher-end SKUs, NVIDIA prepared the GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, with 350 W and 500 W TDP, respectively. This also represents a jump in TDP from Ada generation with an increase of 30 W for RTX 5080 and 50 W for RTX 5090. Interestingly, this time NVIDIA wants to unify the power connection system of the entire family with a 16-pin 12V-2x6 connector but with an updated PCIe 6.0 CEM specification. The increase in power requirements for the "Blackwell" generation across the SKUs is interesting, and we are eager to see if the performance gains are enough to balance efficiency.

Leader in PC gaming components, products and pre-builts, NZXT, has unveiled a new line of products that refine the PC-building experience for gamers. Revealed at Computex 2024, NZXT's new products further highlight its commitment to help gamers obtain a gaming PC in the simplest way possible. Whether gamers decide to build it from scratch, upgrade their existing rig, or purchase a pre-built custom gaming PC, NZXT has them covered. The innovative F-Series RGB Core single-frame fans lead the lineup, a reimagined NZXT H7 Flow and high-performance C-Series ATX 3.1 power supplies converge to make this product reveal one of the best of the year in gaming PC hardware.

As a simpler alternative to modular fan connections and daisy chains, the new F240, F280, and F360 RGB Core single-frame fans combine multiple high-performance fans into a seamless, all-in-one design. The RGB Core single-frame fans simplify installation by reducing the number of cables and screws needed, streamlining the building process and cleaning up the overall look. The single 8-pin cable combines RGB and PWM connections, which can be directly managed via the new NZXT Control Hub (available Q3 2024) or connected to any 5 V ARGB and fan port on a motherboard using a splitter for flexibility.

Channel Well Technology (CWT) is a major OEM of PC and server power supplies, as well as power bricks for notebooks and consumer electronics. The company is also selling PSUs in the retail channel under its own brand, just the way Seasonic and Fortron do. These can be seen as de-facto reference designs for the brand. We begin our tour of CWT with the HPN line of hot-swappable redundant power supplies. A 1000 W model was on display, which meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 specs (cutting-edge), along with 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency.

The CTT series are the company's enthusiast-segment high-Wattage PSUs for gaming PCs. These 80 Plus Titanium efficiency-rated PSUs come in 1350 W and 1650 W variants, meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 specs, and offer two 600 W-capable 12V-2x6 connectors, besides two 4+4 pin EPS, and half a dozen 6+2 pin PCIe power. There is an even larger 2000 W model, although we're not sure if this meets 80 Plus Titanium. It uses dual +12 V rails, and offers two 600 W 12V-2x6, besides four EPS, and six 6+2 pin PCIe, making it ideal for Ryzen Threadripper or Xeon W high-end desktops or workstations; or even 2P servers.

Partly like it's 2012 with clear acrylic RGB LED fans from Xilence. The new Xilence Gaming series 120 mm ARGB fans shed the trend of using frosted plastic to diffuse LED lighting, in favor of clear acrylic for both the impeller and the bore of the fan frame. The LEDs are studded along the bore, and not the impeller hub. You get modern FDB bearings, 4-pin PWM for the main function, and 3-pin ARGB for the lighting. The company also showed us their cable-free daisy-chaining fan series meant for radiator. A single cable powers one of the fans, and daisy-chaining contacts power the others in the series.

Next up, is the Xilence LiQuRizer, a line of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, which feature a round (typical Asetek) pump-block, with an infinite reflection ornament on top, which shows off the Xilence logo. This logo can be rotated to get the orientation right. Besides ARGB lighting in this pump-block ornament, the included fans have hub-based ARGB. The series comes in 360 mm and 240 mm models. Xilence also showed off a premium variant of the LiQuRizer with an LED segment display that puts out temperature, pump, and fan-speed readings from ACPI (it connects to the motherboard a USB 2.0 header and talks to a software that can access ACPI).

Chieftec brought an impressive lineup of SFF gaming PC cases, power supplies, and AIO liquid CPU coolers to Computex 2024. We begin our booth tour with the Visio, a cube-shaped ATX case with a pillarless front-left corner. The case is wide, and vertically partitioned, so you orient the PSU sideways. Since the right-side compartment has ample Z-clearance, the case should be a boon for those planning builds with backside connectivity (ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, GIGABYTE AORUS Stealth, etc). It supports up to three radiators, with a large 360 mm along the top and bottom; 240 mm along the side, and 140 mm along the rear. The motherboard tray offers 41 cm clearance for graphics cards. The Visio Air is essentially the same case, but with a mesh intake along the front panel, instead of glass, there's no pillarless edge with this one.

The Pro Cube 2 is a Micro-ATX cube-shaped case with its motherboard tray oriented along the plane of the base. Its front panel is dominated by a large 200 mm fan, with its vent giving the case the appearance of a subwoofer. Inside, there's room for graphics cards up to 32 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16 in height. It's not just the front, a 200 mm fan is also strategically located along the top panel, providing exhaust ventilation. The case folds open along the front- and top panels, like a truck's hood. The Apex Snow is a conventional mid-tower with a large trapezoid front mesh intake with preinstalled RGB LED fans. and a horizontally partitioned internal layout. There's room for motherboards as large as EATX, graphics cards up to 40 cm in length, and large radiator mounts that include 420 mm x 140 mm along the front, 360 mm or 280 mm along the top; and a 140 mm rear. Four ARGB fans are included.

Raijintek brought an impressive lineup of new products to the 2024 Computex. We begin our tour with the Raijin, a pro-grade keyboard in the 87% TKL format. The keyboard features magnetic key switches for faster response time, and more accurate actuation. These are capped by PBT+SUB keycaps, with support for various keycap industry standards. The top- and main body panels are made of aluminium. Each key is individually illuminated by addressable RGB LEDs. This is a purely wired keyboard, with a type-A to type-C adapter being included.

Raijintek also brought three new lines of PSUs to Computex, the lineup is led by the Cerios white series, which comes in several medium-high wattage. The model shown was 850 W. It offers 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency, and fully modular cabling. The Ampere Bronze ATX 3.0 series comes in several medium wattage, ranging from 550 W to 1000 W, with 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, and 12V-2x6 connectors on some of the higher wattage models, such as the 750 W one shown here. The Ampere Platinum series PSUs are from a whole different league, with high-wattage models, such as the 1200 W shown here, and 80 Plus Platinum switching efficiency.

Thermalright brought a large lineup of contemporary high-end PSUs to Computex 2024. The lineup is led by the flagship AT1650 Titanium. This beast has 1650 W of power on tap, and meets ATX 3.1 with PCIe 5 specs. It puts out not one, but two 16-pin 12V-2x6 connectors, both capable of 600 W. Besides this, you get two 8-pin EPS, at least six 6+2 pin PCIe power, and close to a dozen SATA power and other peripheral connectors. Its 80 Plus Titanium switching efficiency makes the dual 600 W 12V-2x6 configuration possible. The TG-1650-W offers the same 1650 W, and two 12V-2x6, but with lower 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency.

The company also has a couple of high-Wattage SFX and SFX-L PSUs, the TGFX850 and TGFX1000, which as their names suggest, deliver 850 W and 1000 W, respectively. You get full modular cabling, one 600 W-capable 12V-2x6, and dual 8-pin EPS. Switching gears back to the conventional ATX/PS2 form-factor, and there are the TG-1200, TP-1000, and TG-1000-W, which are 80 Plus Gold, 80 Plus Platinum, and 80 Plus Gold-rated, respectively; and each offer a 600 W 12V-2x6.

At Computex 2024, we went hands-on with the only custom-design AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card to implement the 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector. We've written quite a bit about this card, but weren't expecting it to be this long. This isn't just the only RX 7900 XTX with a 12V-2x6, but also the only air-cooled RX 7900 XTX that's strictly 2 slots-thick. ASRock made this card for graphics rendering farms, or AI development/inferencing builds, in which a GPU server would have 4-6 of these packed like sardines. The lateral blower helps ensure proper ventilation. The backplate is recessed to ensure better ventilation to the neighboring card.

The card sticks to AMD reference clock speeds of 2270 MHz Game clock, and 20 Gbps (GDDR6-effective) memory speed. ASRock also gave us a technical deep-dive into the card's design. For one, it's confirmed that the power connector is 12V-2x6 (H++) and not 12VHPWR. The cooling solution consists of a large copper vapor-chamber plate that makes contact with the GPU, memory, and VRM; conveying heat to an aluminium channel heatsink, which is ventilated by a high-speed lateral blower. The cooler shroud and backplate are both made of aluminium.

Thermal Grizzly, known most for its high conductivity thermal compounds, showcased a trio of innovative products at Computex 2024, which are highly relevant. The first such innovation is the WireView Pro, a gadget that monitors power delivery to your graphics card, and puts out audible alarms when there's overcurrent or overheating of the wires at the connector. This helps you prevent the power connector burnouts we're seeing with modern graphics cards. This particular model supports the 12V-2x6 (H++) connector standard, which in turn has compatibility with 12VHPWR.

The WireView Pro device sits between the power connection from your PSU, and the connector of your graphics card. It has a physical segment display that lets you monitor power draw or current in real time. It also has two thermal diodes, which connect to the wires close to the terminals of the connector. The device will provide an audible alarm if it detects overheating of wires that can lead to a burnout, or if it detects overcurrent (beyond the ATX 3.1 specification and its excursion tolerances).

ASRock is ready with the first Radeon RX gaming graphics card to feature a modern 12V-2x6 power connector, replacing the up to three 8-pin PCIe power connectors it took, to power a Radeon RX 7900 series graphics card. The ASRock RX 7900 series WS graphics cards are also the first 2-slot RX 7900 series graphics cards. They target workstations and GPU rendering farms that stack multiple graphics cards into 4U or 5U rackmount cases, with no spacing between 2-slot graphics cards. ASRock is designing cards based on both the RX 7900 XT, and the flagship RX 7900 XTX.

The ASRock RX 7900 series WS graphics cards appear long and no more than 2 slots thick. To achieve these dimensions, a lateral-flow cooling solution is used, which combines a dense aluminium or copper channel heatsink with a lateral blower. Remember we said these cards are meant for workstations or rendering farms? So the noise output will be deafening, at least up to datacenter standards. The most striking aspect of these cards of course is their 12+4 pin ATX 12V-2x6 power input, which is capable of drawing 600 W of continuous power from a single cable. It's located at the card's tail-end, where it would have been an engineering challenge to put three 8-pin connectors.

ENERMAX today announced the showcase of a new series of ATX 3.1 power supplies at Computex Taipei. The lineup features efficiency levels spanning 80 Plus Titanium, Platinum, and Gold, with wattage reaching up to an impressive 2400 W. Additionally, ENERMAX will demonstrate the LIQTECH XTR, a workstation-grade CPU cooler, and unveil an innovative new CPU cooling concept that combines the benefits of both AIO and air cooling solutions. Furthermore, ENERMAX is excited to announce a collaboration with the world's top overclocker, Splave, to launch the REVOLUTION D.F. X PRO Splave edition power supply, with an exclusive 5VSB Discharging Function.

Continuing its pursuit of excellence and innovation, ENERMAX introduces the MaxTytan Digital 1650 W 80 Plus Titanium power supply at Computex 2024 Taipei. This power supply adheres to the ATX 3.1 standard and incorporates an intelligent semi-fanless design where the fan remains static until the power supply operates at 60% load, optimizing both performance and acoustics. Additionally, the power supply is equipped with a built-in wattage display on the rear side, allowing users to obtain real-time output wattage information without the need for additional software. The MaxTytan Digital delivers 1650 W at 80 Plus Titanium efficiency and can reach up to 2000 W at 80 Plus Gold efficiency (230 V only).

XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, today launched multiple products for the discerning gamer on a budget. In hopes of fulfilling the needs of PC builders of all levels, XPG has delivered a new line of entry level Gold efficiency power supply units and ARGB PWM fans. With the new XPG CORE REACTOR II VE and XPG VENTO PWM fans, upgrading your system has never been easier.

CORE REACTOR II VE
While it is always a challenge to strike a balance between cost and performance, XPG always puts the needs of end users first. Although the CORE REACTOR II VE is being sold as a Value Edition product, the specs on this PSU are anything but cheap. Inspired by the design of the award winning CORE REACTOR II, through the use of XPG's exclusive PSU topology, this power supply still delivers performance that surpasses Intel ATX 3.1 standards. Between the Gold efficiency, DC-DC circuit design, and the dedicated 12V-2x6 connector, this power supply unit is perfect for your modern gaming needs. With 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W models available, XPG CORE REACTOR II VE is the perfect foundation for a current gen build.

ENERMAX, an industry-leading force dedicated to designing high-performance computer hardware and cooling solutions, announces its latest power supply and the PCMag CES 2024 Best Power Product award winner, the PlatiGemini 1200 W, is now available. The PlatiGemini sets a new standard as the only 80 Plus Platinum power supply that supports both Intel ATX 3.1 and ATX12VO standards. Designed for system integrators and professionals working on mission-critical projects, this revolutionary 12VO power supply, which removes the 3.3 V and 5 V lines, will reduce losses from energy conversion and align your workstation with stricter environmental standards.

World's First Dual-Standard 12VO Power Supply
The PlatiGemini, as the world's first dual-standard power supply, supports both 24-pin mainstream motherboards and 10-pin energy-saving 12VO motherboards, offering versatility for current and future technological requirements. By supplying only 12 volts to the system components, the power supply eliminates the need for conversion to other voltage levels, reducing energy loss and improving overall energy efficiency. And with the support of the 24-pin mainstream motherboards, it ensures adaptability to any current or future tech needs, bridging the gap between different specifications, and being ready for sustainable computing.

ENERMAX, an industry-leading force dedicated to designing high-performance computer hardware and cooling solutions, launches its latest power supply series, the REVOLUTION D.F. 12, the world's smallest ATX 3.1 power supply with only 122 mm in-depth. This design maximizes space for airflow within PC cases while delivering robust power in line with the ATX 3.1 specifications, including up to a 235% power excursion. Equipped with a 600 W 12V-2x6 cable, the REVOLUTION D.F. 12 ensures uncompromised performance for high-end graphics cards and cutting-edge AI computing. The REVOLUTION D.F. 12 also fits seamlessly into micro ATX cases, providing ample room for efficient cable management.

Committed to sustainable computing, REVOLUTION D.F. 12 offers a highly technical power solution aimed at enhancing power conversion efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. This commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated in the product's shipping and packaging innovations. The REVOLUTION D.F. 12 features an innovative 115 mm dual-ball bearing fan with ENERMAX's patented Dust-free Rotation (D.F.R.) technology, providing a self-cleaning function and an activated switch button to enhance system longevity by minimizing dust accumulation inside the power supply. The power supply operates in fanless mode when under 50% load, ensuring complete silence at low and medium workloads. Additionally, users will be able to manually activate the D.F.R. function using the D.F.R. switch button, which can also serve as a power-on indicator.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is thrilled to launch the Toughpower SFX Platinum series, a top-tier fully modular power supply designed for compact and high-performance PCs. This PSU comes with a dimension of 125 mm (W)x63.5 mm (H)x103.8 mm (D) and can perfectly fit into an ITX and ATX chassis. The SFX Platinum complies with ATX 3.1 standards and features a native PCIe 12V-2x6 connector, ensuring stable power delivery for the next-gen PCIe 5.0 graphics card. This series has 80 Plus Platinum efficiency and is available in three wattage options, including 750 W, 850 W, and 1000 W.

The Toughpower SFX Platinum includes a matte black SFX to ATX adapter bracket in the package, so this SFX power supply can easily be installed in the ATX cases. With a native PCIe 12V-2x6 modular interface, the SFX Platinum series is compatible with the latest Intel SFX 12 V 4.1 and ATX 12 V 3.1 standards, which can efficiently power the high-end RTX 40 series graphics cards with PCIe 12+4pin connector. It also supports 8-pin PCIe cables for AMD GPU and entry RTX 40 series, providing maximum GPU compatibility.

Seasonic introduced a new 12V-2x6 modular PSU cable model late last year—at the time, interested parties were also invited to Beta test early examples. Finalized versions have been introduced, via a freshly uploaded YouTube video (see below) and a dedicated product page. The "H++" connector standard—part of a new ATX 3.1 specification—is expected to replace the troubled "H+" 12VHWPR design. The PC hardware community has engaged in long-running debates about the development and rollout of a danger/peril-free alternative. PCI-SIG drafted the 12V-2x6 design last summer.

Seasonic's introductory section stated: "with the arrival of the new ATX 3 / PCIe 5.0 specifications, some graphic cards will now be powered by the new 12V-2x6 connector. Offering up to 600 W of power, the Seasonic native 12V-2x6 cable has been crafted with high quality materials, such as high current terminal connectors and 16 AWG wires to ensure the highest performance and safety in usage." The new cables are compatible with Seasonic's current ATX 3.0 power supply unit range—including "PRIME TX, PRIME PX, VERTEX GX, PX, GX White and Sakura, FOCUS GX and GX White" models. Owners of older Seasonic ATX 2.0 PSUs are best served with an optional 2x8-pin to 12V-2x6 adapter cable—although 650 W rated and single PCIe connector-equipped units are not supported at all. Two native cable models, and a non-native variant are advertised in the manufacturer's video.