Why doesn’t Nvidia stick to 8-pin PCIe cables?
Nvidia's 12VHPWR woes still exist, making everyone think why not use 8-pin cables like before?
They say change is the only constant. Nvidia probably took it to heart when launching the RTX 40 series, as they simultaneously debuted the infamous 12VHPWR connector. Taking a break from the conventional 8-pin PCIe cables, Team Green wanted to herald a new age of GPU connectors and high-performance power delivery, but things didn't exactly go according to plan.
