Kunlun Launches Improved "Strong Streamline" 12V-2x6 Cable
Fans and enthusiasts in the PC community have waited hard-hitting details about the new "Strong Streamline" cable from Kunlun, and the company has come clean. After hashing things out with their engineering team, the brand now has a release window and will bring out technical details on compatibility for this heavy-duty new power accessory.
Release Window and Availability
The wait for this date almost complete. Kunlun is still planning to sail at the latest towards January for the new cable's launch late this year. Final stages sample testings are currently being carried out, specifically to confirm the physical appearances of the cable before "going wanted" mass availability.
Technical Leap: Moving to 14A Terminals
The engineering team effectively changed the growth property to design that could be employed with high-current load. This further iteration has led them to skip producing a 12A version of the product and jump directly to a 14A solution. Here's how they achieved the performance leap:
Internal Structural Variations: While the wire diameter remains at the standard 16AWG and the chemical formula of the materials hasn't changed, the internal design of the terminals has been altered.
- Increased Contact Area: New processing methods allow for a greater mating surface in the connector. Although this requires higher mold precision, it is much improved for current conduction.
- Gold Plating: Metal terminals have additional gold-plating for high-current load capacity.
Compatibility and Requirements
For users with modern hardware, connecting to this cable is a piece of cake The Strong Streamline cable is even compatible with any setup that meets the following criteria:
- Interface: Graphics card and power supply are using the 12V-2×6 interface.
- Standard: All hardware must be compliant to the PCIe 5.1 standard.
You don't need to change your power supply or graphics card to use this new cable.
Design and Usability FAQ
Out to Respond: Kunlun also answered the cable queries raised by the community:
- Cable Combs: Yes, the cable comes with pre-installed combs for easy management of the cables.
- Connection Firmness: Due to the increased contact area of the 14A terminals, the connection is more secure. Users may notice that plugging and unplugging requires slightly more force than previous cables.
- No 90-Degree Version: Currently, there are no plans for a 90-degree angled version. The tighter connection force would make an angled plug difficult to remove safely, so the design remains straight for now.
Benefits to the Community
For its existing loyal supporters, particularly fans with the KE-1300P power supply, Kunlun has teased upcoming offerings. If specific details remain under wraps, though, the company appears to have something planned as a perk for their long-term users. Also, in the coming days, Kunlun products could finally dispose of the standard 16Pin cables for the new Strong Streamline version.
