GPU compatibility dilemma brewing as more high-end power supplies ditch 8-pin connectors in favor of new 16-pin
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/gpu-compatibility-dilemma-as-more-high-end-power-supplies-ditch-8-pin-connectors-in-favor-of-new-16-pin
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nomugisan@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
Seems like these "industry standards" are not so robust.
Sendpicsofsandwiches@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 1y
"More bullshit afoot as power supply manufacturers look for excuses to cause obsolesence in one of the least frequently replaced parts"
wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
Now, I haven't read the article, but 8+8=16 so I feel like this issue could be easily solved, if only there was someone who could apply this numeric logic to psus...
pcgaldo@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 1y
How about doing a little DIY, removing the 16-pin connector and crimping two 8-pin connectors? Or, perhaps, connect a 16 to 8 pin adapter.
wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 8 pts · 1y
Might be possible, but DIY on a power supply is a good way to destroy your hardware by sending power where it's not supposed to, or to catch something on fire by not doing proper insulation.