Mr. Friendly
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will be interesting to see how they deal with smaller physical connections but still deal with big / thicker gauge wiring LoL
everyone, buy your 12 pin adapters now before it's too late!
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According to some of the comments the smaller connector isn't new, so it is already somewhat standardized just not in the consumer desktop market.
So I'm not sure how bad those concerns will be. always had cheap cable accessories either way.
So I'm not sure how bad those concerns will be. always had cheap cable accessories either way.
Ok, now that I see the size it makes more sense. I was thinking it was still a Molex jr fit like the rest of ATX connections. I can't see how those crimps can handle near as much current as the jr fit tho. Plus I'm going to need a different set of crimpers if I want to make my own cables.
Looks more and more likely I'll pass on these cards.
Looks more and more likely I'll pass on these cards.
General consensus seems to be this will be FE only, and AIB partners will continue with proper ATX standard connections.
Werid thought instead of microsizing it into what is still a multi pin plug why are we not seeing 2 pin power video card + adapters.
There isn't a reason for an 8 pin to be limited to 150W for example besides wattage rating based on count of wires and gauge. For comparison It takes 3x6mm hoses to be ~equivalent to a 10mm tube. It wouldn't be that thick of a wire to be able to serve 150W 12V+ and a ground wire in only 2 wires replacing a 8 pin plug with just 2.
There isn't a reason for an 8 pin to be limited to 150W for example besides wattage rating based on count of wires and gauge. For comparison It takes 3x6mm hoses to be ~equivalent to a 10mm tube. It wouldn't be that thick of a wire to be able to serve 150W 12V+ and a ground wire in only 2 wires replacing a 8 pin plug with just 2.
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