PCI-SIG:12VHPWR melting is Nvidia's own problem, and all appropriate measures should be taken to ensure the safety of users.
CTOnews.com, December 2, PCI-SIG now issued a public statement in response to the recent lawsuit against the melting of NVIDIA 12VHPWR connectors, slapping all units involved in the production or sale of 16pin 12VHPWR connector products lightly.
The statement was short and went straight to the point. "one manufacturer has reported potential safety problems with its use of 12VHPWR connectors to the PCI-SIG," the group said. It also mentioned that this statement refers to the ongoing lawsuit "Genova v. NVIDIA Corporation" against NVIDIA. The lawsuit alleges that the NVIDIA 16pin line constitutes a serious "electrical and fire hazard".
PCI-SIG wishes to emphasize to all members who produce, market or sell PCI-SIG technology, including 12VHPWR connectors, the need to take all appropriate and prudent measures to ensure the safety of users, including testing reported problems involving consumers alleged in the above litigation.
Please note that the PCI-SIG specification provides the necessary technical information for interoperability and does not attempt to address appropriate design, manufacturing methods, materials, safety testing, safety tolerances, or processes. When implementing the PCI-SIG specification, members are responsible for the design, manufacture, and testing of their products, including safety testing.
CTOnews.com reported that Yingwei had previously said that it had only known about 50 accidents so far, and the company also provided a brief guide on how to properly use the new 16pin power adapter. They believe that danger can occur when the power cord connector is not fully plugged in, as confirmed by GamersNexus tests.
However, Genova filed a class action action against Nvidia in District Court for the Northern District of California on November 11. In fact, PCI-SIG standards bodies rarely make such statements, and they are actually suggesting that Nvidia and its partners are responsible.
