Having a high-end GPU, or graphics-processing unit, is critical for running graphics-intensive applications, as well as for PC gaming and production. The GPU offloads some of the work done by the CPU ...

Common wisdom on the internet proclaims you must use two separate power cables when attaching two 6- or 8-pin power connectors to a graphics card. According to some, using just one cable is a danger.

TL;DR: ASRock introduces a custom 12V-2x6 L-Type GPU power cable with built-in Cable Over-Temperature Protection, featuring an NTC sensor that monitors heat and signals compatible ASRock Taichi or ...

ASRock has just released a new GPU power cable that the company says is protected from overheating, thanks to the use of thermal sensors inside it. The launch follows numerous reports about melted ...

Graphics Cards Goodbye 12VHPWR meltgate? Asus shows its cable-hiding BTF tech is capable of handling more power than an RTX 5090 will ever use Graphics Cards Spot the connector: Gigabyte's new ...

TL;DR: The GeForce RTX 5090, with a 600W TGP, is the most power-intensive gaming GPU, leading to reports of melted power cables. A recent case involves the RTX 5070, where a damaged pin on the 12V-2x6 ...

Ever since Nvidia launched the ultra-wide RTX 4090 and 4080 GPUs, a cottage industry has sprung up overnight for angled adapters. These two GPUs are so wide that they extend to the very edge of some ...

Summary: An RTX 5090 GPU is reportedly the culprit of melting another cable connector, causing damage to the GPU and other components. This isn’t the first time people have had issues with these GPUs, ...

Asus has previously shown off a prototype GPU without any visible power connectors, with power being delivered through the motherboard instead. It's also announced they were going into production this ...

Check the cable connections. The cables might be loose due to which the VGA light is turned on. You can also try connecting the cable to another port (if available). The VGA light on the motherboard ...

The power cable for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card has been shown reaching a scorching temperature of 150°C in thermal tests, prompting concern that the days of melting ...