We are going to see all the news about it, as well as the main reason and the cause of the poor security that currently exists with this model.
New 12V-2×6 connector
This is how the new NVIDIA connector will be called and known. It comes to replace the 12VHPWR, which causes problems in which it ended up melting due to the temperatures and power that used high-end graphics.
This implies a high risk, in addition to leaving the brand on the ground with respect to the opinion of customers to whom it happened. That’s why this 12V-2×6 comes to solve all those problems, especially the latter. Avoid that heat affects its useful life and that it can withstand any condition.
Previously, the 12 VVHPWR power connector had a maximum power of 600 W, with 525 W coming from the connector and 75 W from the expansion slot. Now, the new limit for the 12V-2×6 power connector is up to 675 W, with 600 W for the connector and 75 W from the expansion slot. Both power connectors are clearly different. However, PCI-SIG has worked to help less experienced users differentiate between them through the use of unique identifiers.
The old 12VHPWR power connectors will be identified with the H+ mark, while the new 12V-2×6 power connector will be identified with the H++ identifier. This must withstand 30 degrees more than ambient temperature in order to carry this certification.
The 12V-2×6 power connector has the same number of contacts as the 12VHPWR power connector. The 12 largest contacts are responsible for transmitting power, while the four smallest contacts are the sense pins for sideband signals.
One of the most obvious changes is the position of the pins, which have been moved further back to ensure that only work once the cable is fully inserted. This ensures a secure connection and prevents partial contact issues, and if the connector is accidentally dropped, the graphics card will shut down.
For now, it looks like the new draft establishes security measures never seen before in this brand and that grant important guarantees for the user. However, it also happened in the previous model, until it was launched and the problems began to be seen. Therefore, we will be aware of this new security system and we will analyze if it really works, as it should. Since this is one of the most important points that we must take into account when buying any device.
In summary, what has been said, we will be aware of new news and developments and we will bring them to you as soon as possible, because we are missing a lot of data and doubts still to be resolved, stay tuned.
