appreviewpros.com NEWS, April 10 – Tech media Wccftech published a blog post yesterday (April 9) reporting that ASUS has launched the ROG Equalizer cable to address the issue of melted 16-pin power connectors on high-end graphics cards. This product is independent of the power supply and graphics card, and aims to solve the overheating risk caused by uneven current distribution by redesigning the internal structure of the cable.
The core advantage of ROG Equalizer cables lies in their significantly increased current carrying capacity. A standard 12V-2×6 cable typically carries 9.2A per wire, while ASUS has increased this to 17A.
This not only meets the power consumption requirements of flagship graphics cards but also provides safety redundancy in case of poor contact at some pins. Official data shows that under extreme testing conditions, even after removing the four middle cables, the cable temperature remained stable at 73.4°C, far below the dangerous threshold of 146°C that conventional cables may reach.
In terms of design, the cables feature a two-tone design and come with a cable management comb, balancing aesthetics and cable management needs, aligning with the aesthetic preferences of DIY PC builders.
Regarding technical implementation, the media outlet pointed out that ASUS employs parallel impedance balancing cable routing technology. This design ensures that current is evenly distributed to all pins by matching the resistance value of each cable, preventing localized overheating caused by concentrated load.
This cable will be bundled with the 2026 ROG Thor III and ROG Strix Platinum power supplies; ASUS has not yet announced a separate price. The product boasts good compatibility, supporting third-party power supplies compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards.
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