News Posts matching #12V-2x6

Return to Keyword Browsing

MSI Readying Yellow-tipped 16-pin Power Adaptors for GeForce RTX 50 Series

MSI is preparing a new selection of yellow-tipped 16-pin power adapters—as reported by VideoCardz earlier today—for inclusion with certain GeForce RX 50 series "Blackwell" GPU-based graphics card models. An official announcement has not been released—regarding the latest color coding for power connectors—but new product photos have appeared on the MSI website. The yellow sections provide a clear "visual guide" when hooking the relevant adapter up to a graphics card—full insertion is achieved when the yellow tip is fully obscured by its surroundings. MSI's latest image uploads indicate that dual 8-pin to single 16-pin adapters will likely be bundled with MSI's GeForce RTX 5070 models. The RTX 5070 Ti and 5080 product tiers will be getting three 8-pin ended adapters. A very busy-looking 4-way splitter is seemingly reserved for flagship GeForce RTX 5090 cards.

The MAG GL PSU series debuted back in 2023, featuring a similarly-tinted "dual color" safety measure—based on customer and community feedback. At the time, MSI stated that it had reacted to: "reported cases of power supply connectors being burnt when paired with high-end graphics cards. We've identified the main reason: the connectors not being plugged in properly and the connector pins suffering from fall outs. With this new cable, we successfully tackle both issues head-on." Manufacturers have continued to release new products that utilize the "problematic" 12VHPWR standard, even years after the introduction of a successor: 12V-2x6. NVIDIA and several of its board partners are reported to be sticking with the first iteration PCIe Gen 5 16-pin connector for upcoming GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. The TechPowerUp team inspected ZOTAC's new 12WHPWR "Safety Light" feature at the recently concluded CES trade event—a visual warning will be displayed in the event of a connection problem being detected.

ASUS Second Generation BTF Power Connector Unveiled

Details of ASUS' next generation BTF 2.0 (BTF stands for Back to the Future) platform have appeared online, courtesy of Andreas Schilling from HardwareLuxx. The editor posted pictures from an ASUS presentation over at Bluesky that details one major change to the power connector design, which will make the BTF 2.0 graphics cards compatible with non BTF systems. This suggests that ASUS might consider offering more graphics cards with BTF 2.0 support, since they can be used in any system with the proposed changes.

As you may or may not know, the first generation BTF graphics cards ended up with a power connector at the rear, bottom edge of the graphics cards, placed somewhat behind the PCIe gold fingers. The cards also lacked any other power connectors, which made them exclusive for BTF builds. To solve this conundrum, ASUS moved its GC-HPWR PCB power connector up on the PCB, making sure it clears any motherboard components. However, instead of increasing the height of the motherboard BTF 2.0 connector, the company provides a small adapter that plugs in between the motherboard and graphics card, to make its new BTF 2.0 cards compatible with any system.

ASRock Showcases ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Power Supply Units at CES 2025

ASRock is presenting its complete range of power supply units at CES 2025, featuring the Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend, and Challenger PSU series. Fully compliant with Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, these PSUs can handle peak power loads ranging from 200% to 235%. They are equipped with 12 V 2x6 cables, capable of delivering up to 600 W through a single cable. Additional highlights include a 5 V BOOST function for improved stability, 100% Japanese capacitors, Infineon CoolMOS, and SiC SBD technology.

The ASRock Taichi series power supply unit is certified for 80 Plus and Cybenetics Titanium efficiency and also received Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ ultra-quiet certification. These PSUs are available in 1650 W and 1300 W models, feature fully modular cables, two native PCIe 12 V 2x6 cables, all-Japanese capacitors, Infineon CoolMOS, SiC SBD, NTC sensor to monitors connector temperatures in real-time and are backed by a 10-year warranty.

InWin Introduces New Server & IPC Equipment at CES 2025

InWin has showcased several new server chassis models at CES—these new introductions form part of the company's efforts to expand regional IPC, server, and systems assembly operations going into 2025. New manufacturing facilities in the USA and Malaysia were brought online last year, and new products have sprung forth. TechPowerUp staffers were impressed by InWin's RG650B model—this cavernous rackmount GPU server has been designed with AI and HPC applications in mind. Its 6.5U dual-chamber design is divided into two sections with optimized and independent heat dissipation systems—GPU accelerators are destined for the 4.5U space, while the motherboard and CPUs go into the 2U chamber.

The RG650B's front section is dominated by the nine pre-installed hot swappable 80 x 30 mm (12,000 RPM max. rated) PWM fans. This array should provide plenty of cooling for any contained hardware; these components will be powered by an 80 Plus Titanium CRPS 3200 W PSU (with four 12V-2x6 pin connectors). InWin's spec sheet states that their RG650B supports 18 FHFL PCI-Express slots with four PCI-Express riser cables—granting plenty of potential for the installation of add-in boards.

Cooler Master Intros 4th Gen MWE Gold Power Supply at 2025 CES

The MasterWatts Eath (MWE) line of PSUs form Cooler Master is one of the most popular upper-mainstream PSUs in the fully-modular 80 Plus Gold segment of the market. At CES 2025, the company showed off its 4th generation, the MWE Gold IV series. There will be many models in the series ranging from 650 W to 1350 W, but the one shown here is the MWE Gold 850 IV. The PSU offers 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency, and fully-modular cabling. What sets this generation of MWE apart are its standards—it meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 CEM specs. Its main graphics power connector is a modern 12V-2x6 capable of 600 W continuous output.

There are four additional 8-pin 12 V outputs, two of which make a pair of 4+4 pin EPS, and the others four 6+2 pin PCIe power. The PSU appears to have an illuminated Cooler Master hexagon decal on the sides. The rather compact-looking PSU uses a 120 mm fan with zero-RPM and thermal control. Besides 80 Plus Gold, the MWE Gold IV meets Cybenetics Platinum switching and Lambda-A cooling certifications. Cooler Master is backing these with a generous 10-year warranty.

MSI Unveils a Pair of MPG and MEG Series Power Supplies

MSI is announcing two breaking power supply units - the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 and MPG A1250GS PCIE5 - redefining high-performance power delivery with cutting-edge technology and innovative design for gamers and creators, embodying the pinnacle of performance and innovation. Both are certified by 80 Plus, Cybenetics, and PPLP and fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe (CEM) 5.1 standards, ready the power of your performance. Featuring two native 12V-2x6 connectors and dual color cables enable seamless compatibility with dual PCIe 5.1 GPUs. This ensures these PSUs can effortlessly handle the high-power demands of next-gen GPUs, manage surges in instantaneous current, and support machine learning workloads requiring dual GPU setups.

The MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 is the world's first PSU to incorporate server-grade Infineon SiC MOSFETs, which offer superior suitability for power supplies, improving efficiency by lowering operating temperature and optimizing heat dissipation. This innovation achieves a perfect balance of stability and energy savings. The digitally controlled power design also ensures precise power output, maximizing performance per watt and achieving the highest 80 Plus Titanium efficiency certification.

Lian Li Introduces EDGE GOLD PSU with Removable USB/PWM Hub

LIAN LI, a leading manufacturer of computer chassis and accessories, unveils the EDGE GOLD series power supply, the latest addition to its T-shaped PSU lineup. Tailored for dual-chamber and tower cases with its longer cables than the original EDGE PSU, the EDGE GOLD redefines connectivity and maintenance with innovative features such as the world's first removable USB/PWM expansion hub, and a removable magnetic dust filter. This fully modular PSU is equipped with industrial-grade EPCOS capacitors, ensuring stable and reliable power delivery, and is compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. The LIAN LI EDGE GOLD PSU, backed by a 10-year warranty, is available in black or white in 1200 W, 1000 W, and 850 W models, and in black only for the 750 W model.

Centralized Connectivity
The EDGE GOLD has a removable USB/PWM hub that can be attached directly to a power supply or placed inside the case using an 8-pin PCIe interface. It offers four USB 2.0 headers for up to eight downstream ports and has a total output of 2.5 A, along with six 4-pin PWM connectors supporting up to 2 A each for UNI FAN groups. Enhancing the LIAN LI Wireless ecosystem, the hub features strong magnets for easy mounting. It comes with the EDGE GOLD 1200 W and 1000 W models but is also available for separate purchase. Included are a fan PWM Sync cable, an internal USB to USB header cable, and a USB header to USB Type-A cable.

FSP MEGA TI 1350W ATX 3.1 Power Supply Launched

FSP launched the MEGA TI line of premium gaming PC power supplies, led by a 1350 W model. It offers 80 Plus Titanium rated switching efficiency, and meets the latest standards, including ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1. This particular variant puts out two 12V-2x6 connectors, each capable of 600 W continuous power delivery. Under the hood, the MEGA TI comes with a single +12 V rail design, with a single 112.5 A rail for the 1350 W model. Other features include active PFC, DC-to-DC switching, and most common electrical protections, against over/under voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit. The 18 cm-long fully-modular PSU uses a 135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan to keep cool, and comes with an "ECO mode" switch that engages a passive fanless mode. The company is backing this with a 10-year product warranty.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Powered by "GB202" Silicon, 512-bit GDDR7, ASIC Pictured

Here is the first picture of what is very likely the GeForce RTX 5090 "Blackwell," the successor to the RTX 4090 "Ada." The picture, its massive GPU, and layout appear to confirm the weekend's bare PCB leak. The RTX 5090 is powered by the "GB202" silicon, the largest gaming GPU based on the "Blackwell" graphics architecture. The silicon in the picture has the ASIC code "GB202-300-A1." From this ASIC code, we can deduce that the RTX 5090 may not max out the silicon (i.e. enable all SM present on it), as maxed-out NVIDIA ASICs tend to have the variant designation "450."

The "GB202" ASIC is surrounded by sixteen GDDR7 memory chips, which reportedly make the 32 GB memory size of the RTX 5090. The chip count, coupled with the large GPU package size (high pin-count), confirm that the "GB202" features a 512-bit wide memory bus. Assuming a memory speed of 28 Gbps, this memory bus should yield a stellar memory bandwidth of 1,792 GB/s. The GPU and memory are surrounded by the card's 24-phase VRM solution. This draws power from a single 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector. NVIDIA will likely max out the 600 W continuous power-delivery capability of the connector, and give the card a TGP of around 500-550 W, if not more.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 PCB Pictured, Massive GPU Die and 16-Chip Memory Configuration

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card printed circuit board has allegedly been shown in the flesh, showing the memory layout and some interesting engineering choices. The custom PCB variant (non-Founders Edition) houses more than 40 capacitors, which is perhaps not standard on the FE reference board, and 16 GDDR7 memory modules. The leaked PCB, which extends beyond standard dimensions and traditional display connector configurations, is reportedly based on NVIDIA's PG145 reference design. The memory modules are distributed systematically: five on the left, two below, five on the right, and four above the GPU die. The interface is PCIe 5.0 x16.

As NVIDIA has reportedly designated 32 GB GDDR7 memory capacity for these cards, this roughly translates into 16 x 2 GB GDDR7 memory modules. At the heart of the card lies what sources claim to be the GB202 GPU, measuring 24×31 mm within a 63×56 mm package. Power delivery uses a 16-pin 12V-6x2 power connector, as expected. The entire PCB features only a single power connector, so the 16-pin 12V-2x6, but with an updated PCIe 6.0 CEM specification, is the logical choice.

GameMax Introduces GS SFX Gold Series PSU with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 Standards

GameMax, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, proudly announces the GS SFX Gold Series power supply units featuring ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. The GameMax GS SFX Gold Series features native 12V-2x6 connectors for the latest NVIDIA RTX graphics cards. The GS SFX Gold Series is available in 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W models—all of which are available in black and white colors to color-match your PC build!

The circuit design features advanced Active PFC, Half-Bridge LLC Resonance, Synchronous Rectification, and DC-DC topology to ensure high performance and efficiency particularly to the +12V rail for graphics cards. The GS SFX Gold Series PSU's FMD-F161E131B microcontroller intelligently manages the fan with a stop/start function, enabling the fan to stop below 20% load for silent 0 dBA operation.

ASRock Unveils Cutting-Edge ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Power Supply Units for Ultimate Performance

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 Unveils the Rebel P20 White ATX 3.1 Power Supply

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 Introduces Refreshed RGB-Smart PSUs with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 Standards

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 RTX 5090 "Blackwell" Could Feature Two 16-pin Power Connectors

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 Introduces GX-850 PRO ATX 3.1 PCIE 5.1 PSU in Black and White Colors

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 Updates RMx Series PSUs with ATX 3.1 Compliance and Native ATX 12V-2x6 Connector

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 Launches GX-1050 PRO BK/WH ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 Power Supply Units

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 Rebel P20 & Rebel P20 SFX PSUs

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 Launches AMD Radeon RX 7900 Creator Series Graphics Cards with 12V-2x6 Power Connector

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series "Blackwell" TDPs Leaked, All Powered by 16-Pin Connector

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.

NZXT Unveils Latest PC Components, Refining The PC-Building Experience For Gamers

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.

PSU OEM Major CWT's First-party PSU Designs at Computex 2024

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.

Xilence Brings Clear Acrylic RGB Fans and Pillarless Cases to Computex 2024

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 at Computex 2024: Atmos PSUs, SFF Cases, and Iceberg AIO Coolers

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.
Return to Keyword Browsing
Jan 20th, 2025 19:49 EST change timezone

New Forum Posts

Popular Reviews

Controversial News Posts