Asus ROG Equalizer cable did not solve the overheating problem in Nvidia RTX 5090

Blogger and enthusiast Der8auer has tested the ROG Equalizer 12V-2x6 cable, which is designed to protect high-performance graphics cards from overheating. The results revealed that the device fails to perform its primary function. This was reported by Ixbt.com xabar.

Measurements conducted using WireView Pro II and an RTX 5090 graphics card showed an uneven distribution of current across the contacts. In some cases, the difference between the most and least loaded contacts reached 4 amperes.

According to Der8auer, the problem lies in the cable's design. The internal conductor, which is intended to assist with distribution, adds excessive resistance to the circuit.

The blogger noted that current distribution improved after he removed it.

The expert also pointed out that the cable has become stiffer, making it more difficult to install. The gold-plated contacts also raised concerns, as standard tin contacts are better suited for GPU connectors.

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