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Thank the GPU Gods! A new graphics card power connector to replace the troublesome 12VHPWR connector (www.pcgamer.com)

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The new power connector will be part of the upcoming ATX 3.1 and PCI Express 6.0 specs.

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[–] stevestevesteve@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

This article reads like satire... Same number of pins, but with added modes for lower power 150 and 300w? Why would a connector like this need "modes" to deliver less power? How does this help with the "issues" of 12vhpwr?

It will bear an H++ logo instead of H+? Couldn't think of anything else to do there that would actually be visible? Lol

I really wish they'd move away from mini fit Jr style connectors and go to something that can handle higher power with lower profile and fewer pins. These connectors feel like they're still from the 80s because they basically are