discussion 12VHPWR revision (aka NVidia's melting power connector)

[Squeetard]

I have no problem with people who design things taking the time to work out the ins and outs. But lets face the truth. There will always be an army of idiots out there who will F things up, regardless of how well the thing is designed. Include instructions, include pictures, link to videos, it will not matter.

As the saying goes, you can idiot proof something but they'll just keep making better idiots.

 

[clshades]

Very true. I assume they simply mean that the springs will handle more (last longer) than dimples (an assumption on my part).

Considering a video card likely gets re-pligged a dozen times in its life. I'm sure a springy loaded clip will suffice. Wall plugs are the same.and they last for ages.

 

[Marzipan]

this may be getting worse...maybe. someone reported the connector on their PSU melted.

User Reports 12VHPWR Connector Melting From the PSU Side (Updated)

This time it's not the end on the GPU that has the issue.

www.tomshardware.com

 

[Bond007]

this may be getting worse...maybe. someone reported the connector on their PSU melted.

User Reports 12VHPWR Connector Melting From the PSU Side (Updated)

This time it's not the end on the GPU that has the issue.

www.tomshardware.com

Ugh. That is very melted.