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Gigabyte has rolled out a new range of power supply units under its Gaming Series<\/b> banner, and this one feels like it\u2019s arriving at a time when PSU safety is back in the spotlight \u2013 especially with high-end GPUs (read: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series) and their increasingly demanding power connectors.<\/p>\n
The new PSUs come with a new active thermal monitoring system designed called T-Guard<\/b>, which Gigabyte says is specifically for the 12V-2×6 <\/b>connector that are found in NVIDIA\u2019s current-gen GPUs. Instead of relying on passive safeguards, the PSU uses built-in sensors to keep tabs on connector temperatures in real time. If the monitor detects, say, a loose cable or abnormal load, it can step in by reducing power delivery to the GPU, rather than cutting power to the entire system. The idea here is to avoid a full shutdown, giving users a chance to save their work before dealing with the issue.<\/p>\n
The new PSUs also come with Cybenetics ETA Platinum<\/b> (Ed\u2019s note: if that looks like a typo, I didn\u2019t spell it that way<\/i>) certification, while still maintaining 80 Plus Gold<\/b> efficiency ratings. With regards to noise, Gigabyte is also claiming a Lambda A+ certification<\/b>, with average noise levels kept below 20dB(A). There\u2019s also a 135mm fluid dynamic bearing fan<\/b> with a semi-passive mode that stops spinning under lighter loads.<\/p>\n
Last but not least, Gigabyte is trying to tackle user error with a dual-colour 12V-2×6 cable design<\/b>, making it easier to tell if the connector is properly seated. They aren\u2019t the first to come up with this, but it\u2019s certainly their first. Three different versions (750W<\/b>, 850W<\/b> and 1000W<\/b>) are available, with each model sporting Gigabyte\u2019s \u201cICE\u201d white variant as well, and they all come with a 10-year warranty<\/b>.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re on the lookout for a PSU designed with both performance and a bit more peace of mind in mind, Gigabyte\u2019s Gaming Series seems like a good option to consider too.<\/p>\n
The new Gigabyte Gaming Series are available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities. The series comes in both Black and Ice editions, and are for sale at Techyard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n