Cooler Master 12V-2×6 “GPU Shield” now available in the US
Cooler Master’s “GPU Shield” 12v-2×6 adapter in now available in the US for £49.99
Cooler Master’s “GPU Guard” add-on for 12V-2×6-powered graphics cards is now available in the US, giving users monitoring and protection features for their GPU power cables. We saw this GPU Shield in action at Computex 2026 at the Cooler Master booth.
The tool can detect current imbalances on 12V-2×6 power connectors. When it detects anomalous behaviour, the device starts a warning buzzer, prompts users to stop what they are doing, and shuts down the system. After that, users can check their 12V-2×6 cables, reseat them, or replace them (if necessary). This add-on is an in-line device that sits between your GPU and PSU. This makes this device compatible with all 12V-2×6/12VHPWR PSUs.
In the US, this add-on ships for $49.99, which converts to roughly £37. The device has a 1-year warranty in the US. It is currently unknown what this product’s warranty will be like in other markets. In China, this add-on has a three-year warranty.
(We saw this device at Computex 2026)
It is currently unknown when this add-on will become available o in Europe and the UK. Given its add-on nature, it supports PSUs from all brands, making it a simple upgrade for high-end GPU users. No PSU upgrade necessary. That said, PC builders who love good cable management may find it hard to hide this cable’s protection unit. Still, the promise of GPU protection will be worth the effort for many PC users.
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