News New 12V-2x6 PSU Connector Tested: Keeps Cool, Even When Improperly Inserted

[Admin]

A YouTuber recently got a chance to test the new 12V-2x6 connector and found it performs extremely well. The new connector operates at substantially lower temperatures compared to its predecessor, even in high-stress environments.

New 12V-2x6 PSU Connector Tested: Keeps Cool, Even When Improperly Inserted : Read more

 

[hotaru.hino]

So the connector itself isn't a problem. That is to say, if it was a problem, physics would dictate issues out the wazoo.

 

[kiniku]

A new connector. They should have put a warning label on the prior cables like McDonald's did for their coffee.

 

[wingfinger]

Physics is the reason why design is important.

Less than perfect manufacture, usage and environmental conditions are also reasons.

I wonder what caused the lack of design. Expertise, management pressure, standardization process or politics? General lack of appreciation of design significance? Why for this one part?

 

[TJ Hooker]

Without testing the old 12VHPWR connector under the same conditions, I don't know what conclusions can be drawn from this test.

Also, as far as I can tell the new 12V-2x6 spec didn't make any changes to the power pins. So whatever new, more conductive pins are being referred to here are just some change that Linewell decided to do on their own, and has nothing to do with the spec change (and presumably could have just as easily been done with the original 12VHPWR).