Corsair teases 12V-2×6 power bridge
Corsair’s preparing to launch 12V-2×6 power bridges to simplify GPU cable management
On their new “Next-Gen GPU” landing page, Corsair has teased a new 12V-2×6 power bridge solution that will be compatible with new graphics cards and the latest power supplies. This product is listed as “coming soon” and may be showcased at CES 2025.
For the uninitiated, the 12V-2×6 standard is an updated version of the 12VHPWR standard. The updated standard features a revised connector with shorter sense pins and longer conducting terminals. This increases the reliability of new power connectors while retaining backwards compatibility. These changes ensure that power cables need to be fully seated for sense pins to connect and add more surface area for cable connections on conducting terminals.
Are Corsair right to make a 12V-2×6 power bridge?
Revealing a new power bridge design is a brave move from Corsair. In the early days of 12VHPWR, the connector has a bad reputation. If cables were not fully seated, the connector could heat up and, eventually, melt. This is why the 12V-2×6 standard was created.
Early 12VHPWR angled adapters, and power bridge designs could also be impacted by this melting issue. Last year, CableMod famously recalled their entire 12VHPWR adapter range. Their power adapters were the most popular on the market, and few brands have dared to create a new version of this adapter. Now, Corsair has entered the fray.
Note that Corsair has only teased a 180-degree power adapter and has not created a 90-degree adapter. Corsair has made a 90-degree power cable that fills the niche of a 90-degree angled adapter. This cable eliminates unnecessary connections by giving 12V-2×6 users a full cable replacement option. Why buy an adapter if you can just buy a cable that has a 90-degree connector on its end?
We expect to hear more about Corsair’s new 12V-2×6 power bridge when the product is closer to launch.
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