Why you shouldn't buy cheap DisplayPort cables - the 'Death Pin' can put your GPU at serious risk
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ZDNet outlines the DisplayPort 'Death Pin' (Pin 20) manufacturing defect in some DisplayPort cables that can create a direct electrical connection between monitors and graphics cards, leading to power backdrive, short circuits, overheating, and permanent component damage; the article recommends using VESA-certified cables, purchasing from reputable brands, and testing suspect cables with a multimeter to avoid hardware failure.
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