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Technology2h 42m ago

ASUS' ROG Equalizer cable, designed to prevent GPU connector burns, has reportedly burned itself, with clear burn marks on at least three of its 12 primary pins.

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Who
ASUS, user on Chiphell Forums
What
ASUS' ROG Equalizer cable, designed to prevent GPU connector burns, has reportedly burned itself, with clear burn marks on at least three of its 12 primary pins.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:20:07 GMT · 2h 42m ago
Where
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Why
The ROG Equalizer cable was criticized for current imbalance across its pins, which can cause connectors to burn, and a photo shows a user holding a burned cable.
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This incident raises concerns for consumers about the safety and effectiveness of a premium product meant to solve a known issue with high-end NVIDIA GPUs, potentially impacting ASUS's reputation and product trust.

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