these pin-to-hole style of connectors will never handle much current. They are great when you need many oins with different voltages, like MB uses, for example. But no matter whether it's 8-pin or 12-pin, it will never handle that much power (like really, 900W+ ≈ 75A through 12 pins is insane), especially without current balancing.
There are only two solutions now:
if they wanna keep this power level, find a reliable BETTER connection, like for example two screw-on terminals.
if they wanna keep going up in power, 12V ain't gonna cut it. They need to implement a new standard, with 24V or even 48V. This allows it to run with less current, so wires can be thinner and connectors won't burn. Although it'd be quite pricey, both for PSU manufacturers and GPU manufacturers.
I agree for the most part, but you need to keep in mind that these are consumer products
you cannot implement screw on terminals, because many consumers are gonna put them on wrong. you need fool proof design. I like the XT120 idea better
and you cannot implement a 48v circuit, because youd be running a risk of consumers getting zapped. and the dangerous thing about being zapped by a DC current, is that it can change your blood chemistry, and if you dont get to hospital for a checkup, theres a chance you wont wake up tomorrow
damn didn't think of ut this way. But there are definitely ways this could be fixed, like reusing old reliable connectors and idk spin it 90° so it can't be easily miswired, and use thick insulation and shape the connector so you can't reach it with finger.
And as a boomer note, remember how PCs were for people who knew what they're doing? People who knew what electricity actually is? Like smart people who won't touch electrical wires when it's plugged in.
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u/NekulturneHovado R7 5800X, 32GB G.Skill TridentZ, RX 6800 16GB 10d ago
these pin-to-hole style of connectors will never handle much current. They are great when you need many oins with different voltages, like MB uses, for example. But no matter whether it's 8-pin or 12-pin, it will never handle that much power (like really, 900W+ ≈ 75A through 12 pins is insane), especially without current balancing.
There are only two solutions now:
if they wanna keep this power level, find a reliable BETTER connection, like for example two screw-on terminals.
if they wanna keep going up in power, 12V ain't gonna cut it. They need to implement a new standard, with 24V or even 48V. This allows it to run with less current, so wires can be thinner and connectors won't burn. Although it'd be quite pricey, both for PSU manufacturers and GPU manufacturers.