As it's Halloween, here's a jump scare for PC hardware enthusiasts: Meltgate!

See, I knew you'd be terrified. Yes, the 12VHPWR and 12V-2X6 connections have been a source of anxiety for many of us since their introduction, as we're still seeing reports of the odd melting incident . Thermal Grizzly says it has the answer for 12V-2X6 connectors, however, as its WireView Pro II monitoring device is designed to keep an eye on every individual pin to check for potential contact issues.

In short, if it starts to, well, short, or do anything it's not supposed to, a visual warning appears on the display alongside an audible alarm. I'd like to think it shouts something like "Warning! You're about to lose a very expensive graphics card", but it's probably just a beep. Or a growl, perhaps? This is a

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