ASUS ROG Equalizer Fails to Fix 12VHPWR Melting Woes - tech
(hx) 11:52 AM CEST - May,01 2026
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der8auer tested ASUS's new ROG Equalizer cable, designed to improve current distribution and reduce temperatures on high-power 12VHPWR connectors for GPUs like the RTX 5090. The cable uses a passive bridge linking all 12V and ground pins shortly behind the connector for added mechanical rigidity and even power flow, paired with thicker insulation, but contains no active circuitry. In benchmarks against good and faulty cables, it produced unexpected current imbalances and did not outperform standard high-quality options, though its rigid design may help prevent pin movement. ASUS claims up to 17A per wire, but der8auer concluded it's not a definitive solution to long-standing melting issues. Further testing and analysis are planned.
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Updated:12:47 PM CEST May,01
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