Thermal Grizzly WireView GPU, 1x 12VHPWR - Normal [TG-WV-H1N]

- For cards with 1x 12VHPWR and normal connector orientation
- Integrated memory for recording the measured values
- Clean optics thanks to optimized cable routing
- Developed in collaboration with Jon "elmor" Sandstrom

The Thermal Grizzly WireView GPU, 1x 12VHPWR (Normal) in detail
The Thermal Grizzly WireView GPU is a device for measuring and displaying metrics such as power consumption, voltage and current of PCI expansion cards such as graphics cards with 12VHPWR power connector. As an additional advantage, the U-shaped design of the adapter enables optimized cable routing for clean cable management.

What does the WireView GPU do?
The WireView GPU enables the measurement of the power consumption of graphics cards and records this data to determine the power consumption. This data can be used, for example, to determine the electricity costs of a graphics card or to compare the power consumption with other graphics cards.

At the same time, the power consumption of graphics cards can be determined over a specific period of time or for specific applications by measuring the power consumption. In addition, load peaks in power consumption ("peaks") that can occur when current high-end graphics cards are in operation can be determined.

The following information can be displayed on the OLED display of the WireView GPU:
- Current power consumption in watts [W]
- Current power consumption in watts [W], voltage in volts [V] and current in amperes [A]
- Minimum and maximum power consumption in watts [W]
- Average power consumption averaged over 60 seconds [AVG W] and total power consumption [E]

Why a graphics card power meter?
The WireView GPU shows the power consumption of a graphics card in real time. This is of particular interest to extreme overclockers and hardware reviewers, but is also helpful when testing the performance of a graphics card. Since no additional software needs to be running to record the power consumption, the measurement does not affect the benchmark results.

When overclocking the graphics card manually (e.g. with MSI Afterburner, ASUS GPU Tweak, EVGA Precision), the adjustments made in the software can be checked directly on the OLED display of the WireView GPU in the form of the changed power consumption.

In addition to displaying the power consumption in real time, the WireView GPU stores the measured data internally. In this way, the average consumption of the graphics card can be recorded over a longer period of time. The memory can be reset during operation. In addition to graphics cards, other PCI expansion cards are also compatible with the WireView GPU as long as they have the appropriate 12VHPWR power connector.

Which WireView GPU is required?
Regardless of the type and number of PCIe power connectors on the graphics card, their orientation is crucial for choosing the right WireView GPU. The WireView GPU is available in Normal (N) and Reverse (R) versions.

If the graphics card is populated with PCIe power connectors with the connector retaining clips facing away from the PCB, the N variant is required. With a normal horizontal installation of the graphics card, this would be at the bottom. This variation is the most common type of connector orientation.

If the graphics card is equipped with PCIe power connectors where the connector's retaining clips are aligned with the PCB, the R variant is required. With normal horizontal installation of the graphics card, this would be at the top. This is easy to recognize from the fact that there are recesses in the PCB for the connector's retaining lugs.

Technical details:
- Dimensions: 50 x 63 x 33 mm (L x W x H)
- Material (cover): aluminum, anodized
- Color: Black
- Display type: OLED
- Connections:
- Input: 1x 12VHPWR
- Output: 1x 12VHPWR
- Connector pin orientation: down ("N")
- Data connector: 4-pin header