https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33373729 details about the problematic 12VHPWR adapter shipped by nVidia, with extremely questionable engineering (14AWG wires soldered to thin tabs), which should absolutely be recalled as a fire hazard.
I believe it is entirely possible to implement a solid and safe 12VHPWR connector, and its reputation is being destroyed by a shoddy implementation... but that's very much nVidia shooting themselves in the foot.
I believe it is entirely possible to implement a solid and safe 12VHPWR connector, and its reputation is being destroyed by a shoddy implementation... but that's very much nVidia shooting themselves in the foot.