Details
Thermal Grizzly WireView Pro GPU 1x12VHPWR 90 Degree - Normal: a device for measuring the power consumption of graphics cards that plugs into the card's 12VHPWR power connector. It does not fit every card, so check the compatibility notice below before you order.
Properties
- Connector
- 1x 12VHPWR, 90° adapter, "N" (Normal) variant
- Display
- OLED screen, orientation adjustable
- Connector detection
- 150W, 300W, 450W or 600W cable
- Onboard sensors
- Two temperature sensors at the power connectors
- External sensors
- Two 10K NTC, cable lengths 5 cm and 20 cm
- Alarm
- Buzzer, adjustable temperature and current limit
Attention! Important Compatibility Notice
Due to its design, the 90° WireView Pro is not compatible with all graphics card models and series. Fit is influenced by the size of the various cooler designs and by the position of the 12VHPWR connector on the GPU's PCB. Combined, these factors may make use of the adapter impossible. This must also be considered when switching to a water block cooling solution.
Thermal Grizzly keeps a list of verified compatible and non-compatible graphics card models. It can be found under the Downloads tab of the manufacturer's own product page.
Free unit for Compatibility Verification & List Expansion
For a manufacturer like Thermal Grizzly, testing all available graphics cards with a 12VHPWR connector is challenging. To expand and maintain an extensive compatibility list, the company says "we are reaching out to the PC hardware community". If you own a graphics card that is not yet listed and are unsure whether the adapter will fit, you can receive a free unit from Thermal Grizzly for compatibility testing:
- Step 1: Look your graphics card up in the compatibility list, since it may already be listed.
- Step 2: Review the dimensions of the adapter (available under the Downloads tab).
- Step 3: Independently measure the relevant areas of your own graphics card. Whether you are still unsure or you are certain that the adapter fits, proceed to Step 4.
- Step 4: Contact TG Customer Service, who will send additional information about the next steps.
What it does
Developed in collaboration with Jon "elmor" Sandström, the adapter connects to the graphics card on one side and is linked to the power supply via the power cable on the other. The Pro version adds connector detection and temperature sensors, as well as a buzzer, on top of the measurement itself. Thermal Grizzly calls the WireView Pro II, made for the 12V-2x6 connector, the advanced version of this monitor.
- OLED display
- Power consumption measurement
- Power consumption recording
- Internal temperature sensors at the connectors
- External temperature sensors
- Pin detection for sensor-pin connectors
- Alarm function
- Optimized cable management
90° cable routing
This version functions as a 90° adapter, allowing the PSU connection cable to be routed downward towards the case floor when the GPU is horizontally mounted. Previous versions used a U-shaped adapter instead, where the power cable runs over the GPU's backplate.
Power consumption measurement made easy
The device enables measurement of what the card draws through the 12VHPWR connector and records the data to determine energy usage. These readings can be used to calculate GPU power costs or to compare consumption across different graphics cards. A special measurement cycle of the last 60 seconds allows a quick and convenient display, making it ideal for hardware reviews in Thermal Grizzly's words. Additionally, consumption can be tracked over time or during specific workloads. It also detects the power peaks that can occur during operation with high-end graphics cards.
It is important to note that it only measures what flows via the power connector. It does not account for additional power drawn through the PCIe slot.
Greater safety with sensors and warning alerts
The Pro version includes three additional safety features: connector detection, temperature sensors and an acoustic alarm. Connector detection determines whether a 150W, 300W, 450W, or 600W power cable is in use. If an incorrect cable is used, a cable is improperly connected or of the wrong specification, or a loose connection is detected, an alarm will sound. The buzzer also emits its acoustic warning signal when the adjustable temperature and current threshold is exceeded.
Precise temperature control
Up to 600 watts can flow through the power connectors, which can cause them and the board around them to heat up significantly. Two sensors located on the board at the connectors monitor the temperatures there. Two additional included temperature sensors (10K NTC) can be connected via cables, one 5 cm long and one 20 cm. An audible alarm is triggered if the temperature exceeds the limit you set, or if the current (amps) does.
Displayed values
A button allows users to switch between the measured values the screen displays, including:
- Current power consumption in watts (W)
- Voltage in volts (V) and current in amperes (A)
- Minimum and maximum power consumption, both in watts (W)
- Average over 60 seconds (RAVG in W) and total power consumption (E in Wh)
- Temperatures measured by the individual temperature sensors (°C)
Vertical GPU Mounting
The adapter can be used with vertically mounted graphics cards. Depending on the selected variant, the cable from the power supply unit is routed either toward the mainboard tray of the case or toward the side panel. Both cases below start from a card for which the "R" variant is required in a standard horizontal installation:
- With the card mounted vertically, its cable goes toward the side panel.
- When the "N" variant is used for vertical mounting instead, the cable goes toward the mainboard tray.
The display orientation can be adjusted via the configuration menu.
In the box
- WireView Pro GPU 1x12VHPWR 90 Degree - Normal
- 2x external temperature sensors (10K NTC), 5 cm and 20 cm cables
