- The 12V-2×6 GPU connectors burning is one of the biggest issues for top-tier GPUs.
- MSI Afterburner will add a Safeguard+ mode to warn users in case of high temperatures.
- However, the feature will only work with new and select MSI power supplies.
The 16-pin power connector, namely 12V-2×6, is notorious for causing burning issues. Since its introduction, we’ve had hundreds of cases of burning connectors, which recur on both AMD and Nvidia top-end GPUs.
However, MSI Afterburner could soon help with that, as it will add an automatic protection feature for the 12V-2×6 GPU connector for the RTX 50 and Radeon 9000 series. However, you’ll need a new MSI PSU for that.
Why it matters: With the RTX 5080 and 5090 costing a fortune these days, this could help you keep your connector temperature in check, which is one of the primary reasons burning occurs.
The MSI Afterburner developer, Unwinder, has shared details about the new beta program for the software that will add a GPU Safeuard+ feature. The feature will receive an alarm system from the connector in case of a mishap.
When it detects a higher temperature, a sound signal will be played. The GPU will be put into an emergency low power mode that will reduce the consumption of Nvidia GPUs by 75%, and AMD by 25%.
The feature will be intuitive for both beginners and pros. For starters, beginners will just be able to toggle the “GPU Safeguard+” feature on and off, while experts can customize it to the way they want it.
The only catch here is that you’ll need one of the newer MSI PSUs revealed at CES. However, they do make a good choice because you need a top-tier PSU anyway. Nonetheless, let’s hope the compatibility increases in the future.
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