ASUS launches ROG Equalizer cable for safer GPU power

ASUS has introduced a new power cable called the ROG Equalizer 12V-2×6 Cable, designed to make modern GPUs run more safely and smoothly. This cable focuses on better power delivery, which has been a concern with new high-end graphics cards.

The new ROG Equalizer cable follows the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. It will be included with upcoming power supplies like the ROG Thor III and ROG Strix Platinum.

One of the main improvements is how the cable spreads power across all wires. In normal cables, some wires carry more load than others. This can cause heat build-up and even damage over time. ASUS says its new design balances the load evenly, which helps reduce this risk.

The ROG Equalizer cable supports up to 17A per wire. This is much higher than standard 12V-2×6 cables, which usually handle around 9.2A per wire. Because of this, the new cable can deliver power more efficiently and safely.

ASUS also shared that the cable can keep temperatures around 73°C, even when some wires are not fully used. In regular cables, uneven load can make certain wires much hotter. This new design helps avoid that problem.

While ASUS has not shared full technical details, it is likely that the cable uses a special internal design to keep power flow balanced across all wires.

The cable is 750 mm long and comes with a braided dual-tone finish. It also includes cable combs to help users keep their setup clean and organised. The layout is designed with GPUs in mind, making installation easier for modern builds.

ASUS ROG Equalizer cable pricing

There is no official price yet, but this new cable shows that ASUS is working to solve real issues faced by users with high-power GPUs.