I'm somewhat lost regarding the PSU connectors and a bit worried about fire hazards from melting cables. I have a Sapphire Pulse 7900 XT GPU and was looking to buy either the Corsair RM1000x Shift, but it's out of stock. I noticed the Corsair SF1000 (CP-9020257-EU) is available, but I've seen mixed information about its compatibility.
Some folks are saying that having a native 12VHPWR connection on the PSU is better than using an adapter, while an AI I chatted with mentioned that the 12VHPWR is an older connector compared to the 12V-2x6, which is deemed safer. However, it also stated that the GPU won't utilize this newer connector. I'm trying to ensure I buy a PSU that has the safest connections for my current GPU and future ones. I want to understand the differences clearly, especially since safety is my top priority. Thanks for any guidance!
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Your GPU actually uses the standard PCIe 6+2 pin connectors, so you'll be using that rather than the newer 12VHPWR connector. The difference is mainly in the GPU connectors themselves. The cable remains the same; it’s the GPU side that changed to improve safety.
So the cable stays the same, but the PSU connector has changed a bit? Just making sure I'm clear—was it meant to be safer?