PCMag Australia power-supplies

Have an Asus PSU? You Can Get the New 12V-2x6 Equalizer Cable at a Discount

PCMag Australia — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:25:43 +0000

It includes load balancing, lower operating temperatures, and full ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 support.

Asus has introduced a new 12v-2x6 power cable for its ROG PSUs, and it's offering it at a discounted rate to existing ROG power supply unit owners, VideoCardz reports.

With improved power delivery balancing across the internal wires, lower operating temperatures, and improved standard support, …

Oops. MSI Connectors Are Slipping Out of RTX Graphics Cards

Jon Martindale — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:52:46 +0000

If you see yellow on your 12V-2x6 GPU power connectors, that's not a good sign.

The yellow 12V-2x6 graphics card power connectors that MSI introduced for RTX graphics card owners to prevent power shorting and melted cables may not provide long-term protection.

As TechPowerUp reports, some MSI power supply unit (PSU) owners have spotted the connector slowly slipping out of GPUs …

Cooler Master's GPU Shield Will Monitor, Flag Graphics Card Meltdowns

Jon Martindale — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:21:54 +0000

In helping users plug in correctly and monitoring for spikes, Cooler Master claims it can prevent cable damage caused by overheating.

Nvidia's RTX 40 and 50 series graphics cards pull a lot of power, and in some cases, that's resulted in melting or fire-related cable damage. It's not entirely clear how often this is user error versus …

Fire Risk: Belkin Recalls iPhone Stand and Power Banks

Will Mccurdy — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:13:43 +0000

Belkin has received one report of a fire-related incident in the US and 15 reports internationally, according to a notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Belkin is recalling its Auto-Tracking Stand Pro as well as two portable power banks—the Belkin BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K and the Playa USB-C PD Power Bank 20K—due to fire safety risks.

In the recall notice, the company says a …

PC Gaming On the TV? How to Turn Your Gamepad Into a Computer Mouse

Whitson Gordon — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:03:33 +0000

If you plan to play PC games on your big 4K TV, turning your game controller into a computer mouse can help make the process easier.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X may be the new hotness for living room gaming, but if you want the benefits of PC gaming with the comfort of the couch, notes, that's faster than the wireless charging pads from top competitors Samsung (up to 15W) and Google (15W-23W) using the Qi standard. However, some Chinese phone makers support speeds ranging …

The PC From a Pizza Box (Plus 10 More Fave PC-Building Products From CES 2023)

John Burek — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Lego- and origami-inspired DIY PC kits for kids. PC cooling gauges and snap-together fans. The ultimate headphone hanger. And much more: Check out our favorite PC builder and upgrader bits from the big show.

In another article we just posted, we rounded up the key core PC technologies that came out of CES 2023. Those are the big ones that desktop makers, users, and enthusiasts need to know about …

Worried About the GeForce RTX 4090's New 12VHPWR Power Socket? Don't Be

Michael Justin Allen Sexton — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Some sources have raised alarms about using ATX 2.0 and adapters for the 12VHPWR connector on Nvidia's new flagship card. But it's really not a concern, according to a well-known power-supply authority.

The launch of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 family of graphics cards has ushered in a new generation of graphics technology. (Check out our review at the link for evidence of that.) Not only is this mega-card a big step for Nvidia, but …

Democratic Senators Push for Common Charging Method for Mobile Devices

Michael Kan — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:14:13 +0000

A trio of US senators send a letter to the Commerce Secretary about developing a plan to address the lack of a common charging method for mobile devices.

Three Democratic US senators are calling on the White House to follow the EU’s example and push the tech industry to adopt a single charging method for mobile devices.

On Thursday, Sens. Ed Markey (D-Ma.), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) sent a letter to US …

With MagSafe MacBook Air, Apple Says Screw You to the EU

Sascha Segan — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:05:45 +0000

USB-C you around, suckers!

The European Union wants smartphones to use USB-C ports for charging. In the new 2022 MacBook Air, however, Apple just reinforced its faith in its proprietary connector, the MagSafe charger.

According to Reuters, the EU tomorrow is likely to demand that phones, tablets, …

HDPLEX Launches World's Smallest ATX Power Supply

Matthew Humphries — Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Perfect for a tiny, fanless desktop PC, and you can use two in sync for double the power.

HDPLEX is known for its fanless PC cases, but the company just launched the world's smallest ATX power supply to complement them.

The HDPLEX 250W passive GaN AIO (All-In-One) ATX …

Gigabyte's New 1200W Aorus Power Supply Has a Built-In Display

Matthew Humphries — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:32:56 +0000

It can play videos, GIFs, display photos, or act as a real-time PSU health monitor.

Power supplies (PSU) are an essential part of any desktop computer, but not a component it's easy to get excited about. Gigabyte is aiming to change that by adding an LCD display to its latest modular power block.

As Hexus reports, the

Corsair Discovers Fault Causing SF Series Power Supplies to Fail

Matthew Humphries — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:30:00 +0000

If you own one of the faulty power supplies, Corsair is happy to replace it if you submit a ticket.

Corsair has launched a voluntary product replacement program after it discovered a batch of its small-form-factor power supplies contain a fault that can result in them failing.

As Tom's Hardware reports, the fault was discovered in the SF series of Platinum-certified SFX power supplies. These smaller PSUs are …

Seasonic Rethinks Power Supply Design for Better Cable Management

Matthew Humphries — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:01:03 +0000

By moving the modular connections to a separate box, it can be hidden behind your motherboard and secured in place using magnets.

One of the difficult/annoying tasks when building a desktop computer is cable management. Seasonic is attempting to make it easier by rethinking the design of the power supply (PSU) and turning it into two devices instead of one.

PSU cable management was made easier with the …

Griffin Tips MagSafe-Like USB-C Adapter

Don Reisinger — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:08:00 +0000

The $40 accessory is designed to magnetically connect a power cord to a USB-C port.

iGo everywhere85

Brian Neal — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:27:13 +0000

The iGo everywhere85 is a great alternative to carrying multiple adapters for your mobile electronics.

HP Recalls PC Power Cords Over Fire Risk

Chloe Albanesius — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:05:00 +0000

The recall affects AC power cords on HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook PCs, and AC adapters on accessories.

Intel, WiTricity Partner for Wireless Charging

Stephanie Mlot — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:15:00 +0000

WiTricity will share its patented technology with Intel in an effort to enable more device-charging freedom.

Jump Start Your Car With Portable 'Jumpr' Device

David Murphy — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:50:00 +0000

This handheld device can charge your phone and also jump start your car - for just $70.

Rival Wireless Charging Groups Team Up

Stephanie Mlot — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:19:00 +0000

The Alliance for Wireless Power and Power Matters Alliance will work together to streamline wireless charging.

It's Not Just Wireless Charging, It's Rezence

Chloe Albanesius — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:05:00 +0000

A wireless charging consortium backed by the likes of Samsung and Qualcomm today unveiled Rezence, which will serve as the official consumer brand name for the group's wireless power technology.

Belkin Releases $50 WeMo Light Switch, Adds Android Support

Stephanie Mlot — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:36:00 +0000

Your smart-home just got a little smarter, with Belkin's Wi-Fi-enabled WeMo Light Switch, which hit the market today with a $49.99 price tag.

Best Buy Recalls Third-Party MacBook Batteries

Adario Strange — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:12:00 +0000

One of the leading electronics retailers in the U.S. has issued a recall for a third-party brand of batteries made to work with Apple laptops.

Researchers Test Stretchable Battery for Flexible Devices

Stephanie Mlot — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:58:00 +0000

Researchers have created a thin, stretchable battery that can be expanded up to three times its size without loss of power or performance.

Mophie Unveils $79 Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5

Chloe Albanesius — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:45:00 +0000

Mophie today unveiled a new portable charging device for the iPhone 5, dubbed the Mophie Juice Pack Helium.

Belkin WeMo Light Switch Controller Coming to Android

Chloe Albanesius — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:09:00 +0000

Belkin unveiled the WeMo Light Switch, a dedicated switch that will let you control your home's lights from afar - from an Android and iOS device.

Kickstarter POP Project Killed Over Apple Lightning Connector

Chloe Albanesius — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:20:00 +0000

A Kickstarter project that earned almost $140,000 for a multi-device charging station has met its demise thanks to Apple's new rules regarding its Lightning connector.

Bloom Energy Unveils Green Tech Servers

PCMag Australia — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:53:56 +0000

Inside Look at Dell’s Wireless Charging Laptop Stand

PCMag Australia — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:46:39 +0000

Wireless Chargers are the wave of the future, and the inductive ones for the Dell Latitude Z and the Palm Pre are only the beginning.

Palm Touchstone

PCMag Australia — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:58:22 +0000

Shuttle "G7" Chassis K48 barebones kit

PCMag Australia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:23:00 +0000

Editor's Note: Product not yet tested by editor. The following description is from the manufacturer.

Just about every type of application you might need for your daily computer tasks are ready loaded onto the K48. Simply turn it on and start working. Internet, email, and …

Top 10 Netbook Accessories

PCMag Australia — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:44:04 +0000

Remedy your netbook's lack of optical drive, cramped keyboard, and tiny hard drive with a couple of these handy accessories.

APC Back-UPS ES

PCMag Australia — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:11:44 +0000

10 Gadgets That (Take) Charge

PCMag Australia — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:06:11 +0000

There are lots of ways to charge your mobile gadgets, including the use of wind, sun, USB, and rechargeable batteries.

iGo everywhere85

Brian Neal — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:55:00 +0000

For those of us who are on the go, keeping mobile electronics powered up and at the ready is a constant challenge. One of the biggest obstacles to maintaining battery charge in the field is that power adapters are generally bulky and can be a hassle to …

iGo Everywhere85

PCMag Australia — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:35:22 +0000

10 Wacky Cell Phone Accessories

PCMag Australia — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:00:50 +0000

Show your mobile phone's wild side, with one (or all) of these accessories, including a banana cover and a mobile telescope.