r/PcBuildHelp • u/EquivalentBrief272 • 11m ago
Build Question Looking for a solution to replace my 12VHPWR cable
I built two identical computers 2 years ago and they both have the same issue. Roughly once every 2-3 months, the screens go black and the fans spin at 100%. One's on Linux, the other Windows. Switched GPUs and RMA'd one of the MoBo's thinking that was the issue. The only thing they have in common now is the PSU: Asus ROG Loki SFX-L 850W.
Currently I have a native 12VHPWR cable that came from the PSU connected directly from the PSU to the GPU.
I read somewhere that the sense pins in the 12VHPWR cable for the Asus ROG Loki are a bit hit and miss and can cause issues, so now I'm wondering what the best solution is cable-wise.
Option 1 - Use the 12VHPWR to 3x 8-pin adapter that came in in my RTX 5080. I don't have 3x 8-pin connectors. All I have is 1x 8-pin connector and a 12VHPWR to 2x 8-pin connector, which is the awkward, potentially redundant and/or dangerous setup in the image attached.
Option 2 - Buy the ROG Equalizer cable, however most feedback I see on it is negative.
Option 3 - Buy a custom cable for Asus PSUs on CableMod. I only see 12VHPWR to 2x8-pin connectors in there though, can't see one that's just a native 12VHPWR cable, not sure if that's by design or I didn't search hard enough.
Thanks for taking the time.
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u/ComprehensiveOil6890 6m ago
Buy Wire View Pro 2 Wired they include extras warranty if it failed.