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Seasonic

Seasonic Native 16-Pin Gen 5 12V-2x6 600W Cable White 700mm

SKU CH-9KQH-HP5ZZ

Connects a 12V-2x6 GPU to a matching PSU port with 16 AWG wire rated for 600 W over 700 mm

  • Cable length700 mm
  • First connector1x 12 V-2 × 6
  • Second connector1x 12 V-2 × 6
  • Connector count2
  • Product colorWhite
  • Overall length700 mm
  • Native 12V-2x6 link supports up to 600 W
  • White 16 AWG cable runs 700 mm for clean routing
  • HCS terminals with 94V-0 housing handle high current safely
  • Works with GPUs using 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR connectors
  • Rated for 50 mating cycles, PSU 650 W or above

Native 16-Pin Gen 5 12V-2x6 Cable

This Seasonic cable connects a power supply 12V-2x6 output directly to a graphics card 12V-2x6 input. It supports GPUs that use either the 12V-2x6 or the 12VHPWR connector standard. The 700 mm length suits standard tower layouts. It is built for new system builds or cable replacements.

Upgrading from daisy-chain or adapter cables

The native 12V-2x6 to 12V-2x6 design removes the need for pigtail adapters or split 8-pin cables that can limit current delivery. The jump is worth it when a graphics card demands the full 600 W rating and the power supply is rated at 650 W or above. It also replaces worn factory cables that have reached their mating-cycle limit.

Installation and common issues

Route the 16 AWG cable and seat both 16-pin connectors until the latch clicks; High-Current System terminals with 94V-0 plastic require firm, straight insertion. The connector is rated for 50 mating cycles, so avoid repeated removal. Misalignment or partial seating can cause overheating, and the fixed 700 mm length may not reach in extended routing paths.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeaSonic
Model nameNative 16-Pin Gen 5 12 V-2 × 6 600 W
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
First connector1x 12 V-2 × 6
Second connector1x 12 V-2 × 6
Connector count2
Size & build
Overall length700 mm
Cable length700 mm

Questions about this item

What clearance is needed for the 700 mm cable run between the PSU and GPU?

The cable measures 700 mm end-to-end, so allow at least that much straight-line space plus room for the 12V-2x6 connector bodies on each side.

How do I seat the 12V-2x6 connectors fully without damaging the 16 AWG wires?

Push each 16-pin plug straight in until the latch clicks; forcing at an angle bends the high-current terminals and risks poor contact.

When should I replace the cable given the 50 mating-cycle design life?

Replace after 50 connect-disconnect cycles or if the white jacket shows cracking, since the 94V-0 connector plastic and 16 AWG conductors are rated for that lifetime.

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