Lightning Z connector terminal material

[anthon159b02de]

Hi,

I recently purchased a 5090 Lightning Z. I was wondering what material the connector terminals are made of / plated in.

Are the gold or tin? I want to pair the GPU with cables that use the same material.

Also, what material will the connectors on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 be made out of? I'd ideally like to pair that PSU with my GPU when it releases.

Cheers!

 

[Alan J T]

Are the gold or tin? I want to pair the GPU with cables that use the same material.

The plating makes almost zero difference in connectivity

 

[anthon159b02de]

The plating makes almost zero difference in connectivity

Hey Alan,
I'm asking as mixing tin and gold is not a recommend practice due to fretting etc: https://www.molex.com/en-us/blog/gold-or-tin-vs-gold-and-tin

 

[Alan J T]

Hey Alan,
I'm asking as mixing tin and gold is not a recommend practice due to fretting etc: https://www.molex.com/en-us/blog/gold-or-tin-vs-gold-and-tin

I will drop a message to our contact, but it not the kind of information we generally ask about, or have any info on.
I have the 1600 Watt MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5, I will check the cables on that and post a pick for you. Cables should be identical to the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5

 

[Alan J T]

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[Alan J T]

I'm asking as mixing tin and gold is not a recommend practice due to fretting

Not going to be a problem, both are copper alloy

 

[anthon159b02de]

Not going to be a problem, both are copper alloy

Thank you !