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Should you use a second CPU power connector?

The motherboard takes a full-size 24-pin ATX power link from the power supply, which handles most functions on the PC. Still, ...
Guru3D

Sapphire X870EA NITRO+ PhantomLink boards add GC-HPWR GPU power feed

Sapphire has launched its X870EA NITRO+ PhantomLink motherboard series, aiming squarely at AM5 enthusiasts who care about ...
Guru3D

MSI Introduces GPU Safeguard Real-Time 12V-2x6 Power Monitoring to Prevent Connector Failure

At CES 2026, MSI unveiled a new power-supply safety feature called GPU Safeguard, designed to address ongoing concerns around ...
ExtremeTech

MSI's Yellow RTX 5090 Power Connector Is No Defense Against Burning GPU Cables

Another RTX 5090 has run into problems of blue screens and damaged cables, and in this case despite the user connecting it using MSI's yellow-tipped power cables ...
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Power wire-less motherboards pump 1,500W over 50-pin connector — BTF3.0 standard envisions zero cables between the motherboard, GPU, and power supply

DIY-APE has reached an important milestone in developing the back-plug ecosystem for PC DIYers. BTF3.0 (via Uniko's Hardware) is designed so that no cabling is needed between your PSU, motherboard, or ...