The ROG Equalizer doesn't work as advertised as discovered by Der8auer in his latest demonstration. ROG Equalizer 12V-2x6 Cable Shows Large Current Imbalance On WireView Pro II While Removing the Bridge Improves Balancing It appears that ASUS's recently released ROG Equalizer 12V-2x6 cable might not be the solution for proper load balancing. ASUS explicitly advertised the ROG Equalizer cable as a component that does better load balancing than regular 12V-2x6 cables, but the testing by popular German YouTuber Der8auer reveals something interesting. Der8auer has made two videos on the connector, but his latest video finds out what makes the ROG […]

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Thankfully, ASUS hasn't put a premium price on its new 12V-2x6 cable that will keep the RTX 50 series GPUs save from melting. ASUS Officially Launches the 12V-2x6 ROG Equalizer Cable at $50 to Protect Your 16-pin GPU Connector From Melting The ROG Equalizer, which got introduced two weeks ago has finally appeared on the official ASUS store. We all wanted to know its price since ASUS usually prices its premium components quite high. While a power cable can't be considered an actual "component", it's a crucial one, considering the fate of high-end RTX 50 series graphics cards will depend […]

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ASUS has introduced a new power cable called the ROG Equalizer 12V-2×6 Cable, designed to make modern GPUs run more safely and smoothly. This cable focuses on better power delivery, which has been a concern with new high-end graphics cards.

The new ROG Equalizer cable follows the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. It will be included with upcoming power supplies like the ROG Thor III and ROG Strix Platinum.

One of the main improvements is how the cable spreads power across all wires. In normal cables, some wires carry more load than others. This can cause heat build-up and even damage over time. ASUS says its new design balances the load evenly, which helps reduce this risk.

The ROG Equalizer cable supports up to 17A per wire. This is much higher than standard 12V-2×6 cables, which usually handle around 9.2A per wire. Because of this, the new cable can deliver power more efficiently and safely.

ASUS also shared that the cable can keep temperatures around 73°C, even when some wires are not fully used. In regular cables, uneven load can make certain wires much hotter. This new design helps avoid that problem.

While ASUS has not shared full technical details, it is likely that the cable uses a special internal design to keep power flow balanced across all wires.

The cable is 750 mm long and comes with a braided dual-tone finish. It also includes cable combs to help users keep their setup clean and organised. The layout is designed with GPUs in mind, making installation easier for modern builds.

ASUS ROG Equalizer cable pricing

There is no official price yet, but this new cable shows that ASUS is working to solve real issues faced by users with high-power GPUs.

More vendors are coming to rescue the burning 16-pin connectors, and ASUS's latest innovation tries to do it outside of the PSU and the GPU. ASUS Launches ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1-Compliant ROG Equalizer Cable to Balance Load Across All Pins on 16-pin Power Connector Since NVIDIA keeps neglecting fixing its 16-pin power connector, its board partners are innovating new technologies/parts to mitigate the issue. With countless melted power connector reports, many refrain from buying the higher-end RTX 50 series GPUs. Many of those who buy them live under constant fear, checking their GPUs now and then. Many vendors started […]

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