Overview
- Asus introduced the ROG Equalizer, a 12V‑2x6 GPU power cable that spreads current across all pins to lower the risk of overheated connectors.
- The company rates each pin at up to 17 amps, up from the usual 9.2 amps, which targets power draws seen on 600W flagship cards.
- In an internal stress test with four +12V wires removed, Asus reported about 73.4°C on the Equalizer versus about 146°C on a standard cable.
- The cable ships with 2026 ROG Thor III and ROG Strix Platinum PSUs and works with ATX 3.1 supplies that have native 12V‑2x6 ports from other brands.
- GPU Tweak III will add a mode for per‑pin current readouts, while coverage notes results still hinge on socket quality and proper insertion, with pricing and standalone sales not yet detailed.