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A repair technician has reported another catastrophic meltdown of a 16-pin power connector on an ASRock Taichi TC-1650T PSU paired with a $15,000 NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU, raising concerns about the effectiveness and placement of ASRock’s TempGuard temperature sensor system after it failed to prevent damage—despite being designed specifically to catch overheating before connectors melt.

Live from IFA 2026 in Berlin, we take a first look at Chieftec’s new high-efficiency Titan ATX 1650W PSU and the innovative Duplex 1+1 redundant 1000W PSU, both debuting fresh designs and features for demanding PC and workstation builds.

SilverStone has unveiled the HELA 3000Rz, a powerful 3000W ATX PSU designed for AI workstation builds with up to four high-end GPUs, featuring 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, extensive connectivity, robust protections, and priced at $819.99 in the US.

Thermaltake’s Gamescom 2026 booth showcased an expanded lineup of cases, PSUs, cooling, and peripherals—including the striking dual-system CAPO X tower, the versatile Stage 450 TG ARGB case, the innovative DockPower PSU series with tool-free cable management, and a full suite of retro-inspired gear.

Sharkoon’s new Rebel P20 Gen 2 power supply series offers ATX 3.1 compatibility, Cybenetics Gold efficiency, fully modular cables, and quiet, reliable performance for modern gaming PCs, with models ranging from 750W to 1000W now available.

GIGABYTE has officially launched the AORUS P1600W 80+ Titanium Modular PCIe 5.1 AI TOP power supply, a compact yet powerful 1600W unit featuring advanced GaN technology, multi-GPU support, real-time LCD monitoring, and integration with the AI TOP ecosystem—setting a new standard for high-end gaming and AI-focused PC builds.

Thermaltake unveils the AX 3200W Platinum Power Supply, a fully modular, ATX 3.1-compliant unit delivering 3200W of continuous power with native PCIe Gen 5.1 support, 94% efficiency, and robust protections—engineered to meet the extreme demands of next-generation AI workstations and multi-GPU professional systems.

Thermaltake has launched the Dr. Power III Pro, a $49.99 diagnostic tool for testing ATX 3.1 power supplies—including 12V-2x6, 24-pin, PCIe, EPS, SATA, and Molex connectors—with real-time voltage readouts and safety alarms, available July 9th.

As AI PCs and workstations push power demands to new heights, FSP unveils a groundbreaking lineup of ultra-high wattage and compact power supplies—highlighted by the 2500 W FSP2500-57APB and 1200 W SFX-L FSP1200-57SFB—while leveraging flexible micro-customization to meet the diverse needs of next-generation AI computing.

At Computex 2026, Lian Li unveiled a range of new power supplies—including the Edge Platinum V2, Edge Gold V2, SX Gold series, and the high-end DWS1600P—featuring advanced connectivity, innovative dust management, and enhanced cable solutions, with launches scheduled throughout the second half of 2026.