Cooler Master launches GPU Shield to monitor 12V-2×6 power connectors

Cooler Master has launched the GPU Shield, a dedicated inline adapter designed to monitor 12V-2×6 power connectors on modern graphics cards and reduce electrical risks.

Placing itself between the PSU power cable and the GPU's 16-pin header, the adapter, brought to our attention by Uniko's Hardware (via VideoCardz), works with both 12V-2×6 and 12+4-pin connectors regardless of brands. Cooler Master states that the device individually monitors current across the connector pins. Visual warnings are provided via a multicoloured LED ring, alongside an audible alarm for when you can't see the LED. A two-tone connector design also lets users mechanically verify proper seating, while an active protection mechanism reduces system power draw if a major fault occurs.

Priced in China at 359 yuan (around £40), the initial release is already sold out. Cooler Master hasn't announced release dates or pricing for international markets yet. Also worth noting is that official listings show regional warranty differences, as the international product page details a 1-year warranty compared to a 3-year warranty advertised in China that includes compensation if a connector melts under valid usage conditions.

KitGuru says: With 12V-2×6 connector issues remaining a concern for high-end GPU owners, Cooler Master's GPU Shield offers extra peace of mind.

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