ATX12VO V3 standard shrinks the connector and maximizes power efficiency — new 8-pin connector also brings smarter power supply monitoring by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) from Latest from Tom's Hardware on 2026-05-30 14:10 (#75ZN4) Intel's next-generation 12V-only PSU standard reportedly adds PMBus support, smaller connectors, and improved power efficiency.