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Meet the Hardware Guardian: New GIGABYTE GAMING PSU Series Secure Top-Tier GPUs with Exclusive T-Guard

GIGABYTE Technology (TWSE: 2376) a leader in innovative cooling solutions, officially announced the launch of the all-new GIGABYTE GAMING Series power supply units (PSUs) today. Positioning these units as the ultimate “Hardware Guardian” for high-performance systems, GIGABYTE leads the industry by introducing the exclusive “T-Guard” active thermal monitoring technology to address the safety requirements of next-generation 12V-2×6 connectors. The series has earned the prestigious Cybenetics ETA Platinum and LAMBDA A+ certifications, providing gamers and creators with a power solution that balances safety, high efficiency, and ultimate silence.

GIGABYTE GAMING 850GM
GIGABYTE GAMING 850GM PGS unit and packaging example

Exclusive T-Guard Technology: A Triple Line of Defense

As graphics card performance and power consumption continue to rise, the stability of power connectors is critical to system safety. The T-Guard technology in the GAMING series utilizes precision thermistors within the 12V-2×6 connector to evolve from passive protection to active monitoring:

  • Detect (Real-time Sensing): Built-in sensors monitor connector temperatures in real-time, triggering immediate alerts if signs of overheating from loose cables or abnormal loads are detected.
  • Protect (Isolation Protection): Upon detecting dangerous temperatures, T-Guard intelligently reduces power specifically to the GPU to prevent connector burnout. Meanwhile, other system components remain operational, preventing sudden power loss that could damage hard drives.
  • Reconnect (Data Recovery): Users can utilize the processor’s integrated graphics (if available) to view the display and save their work before shutting down for inspection.

Cybenetics Dual Certification: Guaranteed Efficiency and Silence

The GIGABYTE GAMING series excels in performance, receiving high acclaim from the international authority Cybenetics:

  • Efficiency: Awarded the Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification and maintaining 80 PLUS Gold status, ensuring high energy conversion efficiency and reduced waste heat.
  • Silence: Certified with Cybenetics LAMBDA A+, maintaining an average noise level below 20 dB(A). The 135mm FDB Fluid Dynamic Bearing and HybridCool technology allow the fan to stop automatically under low loads for a near-silent experience.

Gigabyte Gaming PSU Series Now with Dual-Color Cable Design and 10-Year Warranty

In addition to smart monitoring, GIGABYTE introduced a physical error-proofing solution with the 12V-2×6 dual-color cable design. Clear color markings at the connector allow users to intuitively verify if the cable is securely plugged in.

For other Gigabyte/AORUS PSUS: See AORUS P1200W 80+ Platinum Power Supply Launches

The new GIGABYTE GAMING series is fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities. The series comes in both Black and Ice editions, featuring 100% Japanese capacitors and a 10-year warranty.

For more details and specifications, please visit the official product page:

GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5

https://www.gigabyte.com/Power-Supply/GP-GME1000GM-PG5

GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE

https://www.gigabyte.com/Power-Supply/GP-GME1000GM-PG5-ICE

GIGABYTE GAMING 850GM PG5

https://www.gigabyte.com/Power-Supply/GP-GME850GM-PG5

GIGABYTE GAMING 850GM PG5 ICE

https://www.gigabyte.com/Power-Supply/GP-GME850GM-PG5-ICE

GIGABYTE GAMING 750GM PG5

https://www.gigabyte.com/Power-Supply/GP-GME750GM-PG5

GIGABYTE GAMING 750GM PG5 ICE

https://www.gigabyte.com/Power-Supply/GP-GME750GM-PG5-ICE

Adrian Rodriguez

Adrian is a Senior Software Architect, and Technology Advocate for a leading Technology Services Company by day, a PC Builder and PC Gamer at heart. He was once a Microsoft MVP for its Games for Windows program and XBOX back in 2007 until 2015.

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