Can Your PSU Cope With NVIDIA's RTX 50 Series?

[@Hieroph4nt]

I have a Super Flower Leadex VII 1300w, i believe its 3.0 will i need to buy a 12 volt power connector for a 5080?

[@Joeah89]

No, you should be fine.

[@stevensmith6445]

"Some GPUs just want to watch your room burn" -Me watching the FD hosing someones house down.

[@jergernice1]

Don’t let this video confuse you if you have 3.0 you are fine. If you are buying new consider 3.1

[@JakeySurani]

3.0 and 3.1 is the same wdym

[@TechOverwrite]

Fair - especially about when buying new (to possibly go 3.1). 🙂 I tend to err on the side of caution and would prefer to spend an extra £150 on an ATX 3.1 PSU if buying a £1k card (for example), but I agree that 3.0 is fine for 99% of cases.

[@themarketgardener]

@JakeySurani 3.0 is 12VHPWR on the PSU-side (connector not cable) and 3.1 is 12V-2x6 on the PSU-side. They both use the same cable.

[@JakeySurani]

@themarketgardener no it's the same thing. My hx1500i was atx 3.0 when I bought it but now the exact same one is atx 3.1 I asked corsair directly and they said its forward compatiable.

[@MOAB-UT]

Yep and I did Corsair Gold Rm850x 3.1.

[@papichuckle]

What if you have a 3.0 psu that has a 12vhpwr connection and then you're plug it natively in to a 5090 12v-2×6

[@Mercy198]

4:35 he says that change is on female side. So Your 3.0 psu is all good, the change is only on the side of GPU, Your cable can stay the same.

[@RobertoMöri-l4j]

I' not sure if I should get the NZXT c1500 Platinum or the NZXT c1200. The price difference is not really big, but wouldn't the 1200w PSU perform better then the 1500W?

[@TechOverwrite]

Both should perform well IMO - although at Platinum will probably be very slightly more efficient than the Gold. However in reality, you won't notice a difference.

[@BearManley]

I have a EVGA 1600P+ SuperNova....... Which is a atx 2.0. So now i have to get a new PSU if I want to be SAFE whej using a rtx 5090? You recommend NOT using the Cosair 12vhpwr to 8 pin adaptor? 😢

[@TechOverwrite]

That's an awesome PSU, and it just comes down to risk. The Corsair 8pin to 12vhpwr cable probably IS fine, and I put some text on the screen when I discuss this because I think I was being a little too paranoid. But what I personally wouldn't do is power an RTX 5090 with the NVIDIA 4x 8pin adaptor because that's 9 different connections. I mean, it *should* be fine - but I personally wouldn't try that out, and instead I would prefer an ATX 3.0 or 3.1 PSU with an official 12vhpwr/12vh-2x6 cable.

[@BearManley]

@TechOverwrite thank you for the response. Since I posted I read up even more. I guess I'm not supposed to use that Corsair adapter in another brand. So it wouldn't be advised to use it in a EVGA psu. I also just read that each 8 pin connector can provide 144w. So to power a 5090 that Corsair 2 x 8pin would not be enough. And that I would for sure HAVE to use the 4x 8pin. The thing you least recommend. 😅🥲 Both those sound correct?

[@TechOverwrite]

I agree about not mixing and matching Corsair cables with EVGA, yes :) I would also stay away from pigtailing and trying to use 2x separate cables (and then the 2x pigtails) to provide the 4x power. So yes, I think your conclusion is right - and I guess that you have 3 options: 1) Change your PSU (annoying, I know!) 2) Keep your PSU and use the 4x NVIDIA adapter 3) Buy a third party adapter, such as one of CableMod's e-series cables (their website says this is compatible with the EVGA P2 1600): store.cablemod.com/products/?filter_series=e-series And now it just comes down to risk. For me personally, if I was buying a 5090, I would go with #1. However #3 would probably be better than #2, in my opinion. But as long as you make sure that all connectors are pushed all the way in, all 3 options _should_ be okay.

[@juandavidmarin230]

would it work this corsair HX1200i for an rtx 5090 ? the corsair specs say ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 certified, but when downloading the manual I just find everywhere ATX 3.0, so will it work only by cable converters only?

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes that should be fine for sure, that's a solid PSU and it shouldn't have issues - even with a 5090 :)

[@swinwho2]

I have an ATX 3.0 (Leadex VII 1300W White from Superflower to be precise), and I emailed a representative asking if the included 2x PCIE 6+2 to single 12VHPWR would be enough to power the 5090. They stated that there is no need to worry about the power usage and that the cable could handle it. Particularly, my question was how will this cable handle the inevitable transient spikes over the 600W rating. They responded, "If you means 12VHPWR / 12V-2X6 cables, then the dual 8PIN will be able to power with 5090 series. There is no need to worry about the usage." Do you think it would be safer to run 4x PCIE 6+2 to the included adapter or to use the included cable from Superflower?

[@TechOverwrite]

Hmm it's hard to know for sure. I was trying to find the cable gauge (AWG) because that helps determine how much power the cable can supply, but I wasn't able to find it for that PSU. You're probably right that the 4x PCIe 6+2 adapter would be better here though actually - it is a bit worrying that sometimes the 5090 spikes at 600w.

[@conflo]

I got the Corsair RM1000x specifically the (RMx (2024) - ATX 3.1) version and plan on getting a 5080. I believe this PSU has the native 12V-2x6 connector on it. Can I just use the cable that comes with this PSU and plug it into the 12V-2x6 plug on the PSU and the other end into the GPU? I couldn't find anywhere is the PSU specs where it says how many watts the native plug/cable can handle so I'm quite confused.

[@mgoogyi]

Yes, you can use the cable provided for your PSU. I think the ATX specs says that you should get a 450W cable with a 1000 watt psu. (I think you get 600W cable with a Corsair PSU but you should find some reliable info about this.)

[@Struct.3]

Got the SF1000 (2024) from corsair, It said it was 3.1 but it still uses the old cable with the 2 8pins going to the 12vhpw connector. Why would they do that?

[@TechOverwrite]

Interesting - another commenter said that some ATX 3.1 PSUs don't actually have a 12vhpwr or 12vh-2x6 slot on them at all (and they rely on an adapter cable). So for the SF1000, it's probably that it has the internal efficiency boosts of ATX 3.1, but then they just use the 2x8-pin cable (like they shipped to me in my ATX 3.0 one)

[@Struct.3]

@@TechOverwrite hopefully it doesn't make much of a difference

[@Ed-em6mf]

What an awesome timing for PSU video. Answered all my questions as I was confused (and didn't do much of a research) about the 3.*'s and 5.*'s, and all the other marketing stuffs. I am genuinely looking at 1300W PSU, as my PC is fairly rigged up, and adding 5090 to it justifies such beef inside the case.

[@TechOverwrite]

Glad it helped! :) I think 1200W/1300w or more is a good choice - I was half looking at upgrading to 1000w but I think that'll be too underpowered in a few years.

[@Ed-em6mf]

True. Plus Having AIO with tons of RGB with LCD screen isn't helping the energy efficiency. If you add other components like HDD's, SSD's, multiple fans (which have LCD's on them too btw), the load on PSU adds up pretty fast.

[@michealmcain5784]

i have a phanteks revolt 1200w ps, it comes with a 12VHPWR PCIe Gen5 ATX 3.0 specification cable, now my question is for sake of the build looking clean am i able to plug the nvidia adapter side into the ps and use the 12VHPWR side of the provided cable from the phanteks into the gpu. that way u dont see the connectors because they're hidden in the back?

[@michigantoga]

You're good. Not a big difference between 3.0 & 3.1. Just a money grab.

[@GuardianXOXO4Ever]

Hi @TechOverwrite, I have an Evga Supernova 1000 g2 PSU which has 6 dedicated PCI-E connectors (8 if we count the CPU power connectors) on the PSU. Will this PSU be enough to power an RTX 5080?

[@TechOverwrite]

Hi @GuardianXOXO4Ever, yes that should be fine - especially for an RTX 5080. I'm personally a bit too paranoid about this I guess, especially since I previously have had mid range AMD cards (so if/when I buy an RTX 50 series card, I'm going to be a bit overly cautious). But yes, even a 3x 8pin adapter should be fine here.

[@AexoeroV]

Hey, i dont understand, i have a Deepcool PX1000G PSU and its an ATX 3.0 PSU and it have a 600W 12VHPWR connector and cable that seems the same of what you show to be the 12V-2x6. What really changed? Just the connector on the GPUs or now i need to change the PSU too so i can be sure no meltdowns will happen? My new 1000W PSU is bought like 6 months ago and i said its future proof and now there is something new on the 3.1 PSUs or tis the same connector and just the cable and the GPU side is changed? I now have a MSI 4080 Super Gaming X Slim connected to the psu via that 12VHPWR cable. Later edit, i watched the whole video is now more clear but i feel kinda cheated, if that 12VHPWR was designed with flaws the PSUs that uses it should be replaced with new ones by the manufacturer ror free with PSUs that has the redisigned 12v-2x6. Also the melted GPUs should be RMAd

[@InFlamesor12]

12V-2×6 is almost identical to the 12VHPWR cable, with a few minor differences in the physical appearance of the connector. The sensing pins are 0.1mm shorter and the conducting terminals are 0.15mm longer. These changes are small but help to ensure that this cable can be properly and securely connected to your devices to guarantee a safe and reliable flow of power. As 12V-2×6 is a revision of the 12VHPWR, it will be replacing this connector on all new graphics cards and power supplies. However, it is backwards compatible with 12VHPWR. This means that any existing 12VHPWR cables will work seamlessly with this new power connector. I still use the one ( 12VHPWR.) bundled with my current card the msi RTX 4090 suprim X and have been using it for the past 2 years without any issues.

[@AexoeroV]

@InFlamesor12 thanks for the clear up!

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks for the comment, and thanks @InFlamesor12 for clarifying further :) Yes, both the PSU and GPU connectors changed for ATX 3.1/12vh-2x6. However something I didn't fully cover in the video (but probably should have), a 2x 8-pin to 12vhpwr cable like I showed should be fine. There's never been issues with the 8-pin connectors into the PSU, and this naturally didn't change for ATX 3.1. I guess I was being a bit too paranoid by saying that it's better to have a PSU that has a native 12vh-2x6 slot. A PSU with standard 8-pin PCIe slots (allowing to use a 2x8-pin to 12vhpwr cable) should still work fine. Yes it's not quite as clean/neat as having a single cable with a native 12vh-2x6 slot, but it should be fine. And yes, the whole situation sucked. I really feel for people who had felted GPU (or PSU) connectors. It must have been awful, especially after paying so much for their GPUs.

[@Prabhu_njd]

Will my Asus ROG Thor 1200 P2 be enough for the rtx 5090?

[@TechOverwrite]

It should be fine - I mention a bit in the video (or at least in some text) that I was being a bit paranoid at times. The Rog Thor is a solid PSU and I'm sure that it'll be fine to power a 5090. There will no doubt be people powering their 5090 with older ATX 2.0 PSUs (hopefully with no issues), so I'm sure your setup will be fine.

[@ajtay9534]

What about dual RTX 5090s? Which PSU then?

[@Roundhead75]

@@ajtay9534 I have the nzxt cybernetics 1500w , it has two of those nvidia power connectors

[@TechOverwrite]

Hardwire a direct connection from the house's mains electricity? (kidding, pls don't do this). Good question though. You'd think that two separate PSUs would be the best option.

[@kevo300]

Im more worried if I can even get one on launch. I ordered a 9800x3d almost a month ago and I still dont have it

[@TechOverwrite]

That's fair (and sorry to hear about your 9800x3d). I'm surprised at how much is out of stock in various UK retailers. I'll probably look to buy a card first (if I can), and then upgrade my PSU.

[@wrany72]

When did 3.1 become an offical standard? I can't find much info on it. When buying it's even hard to find out if it's 3.1 compliant. I have purchased 3 of these (Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply) and they come with the 300W cord.

[@TechOverwrite]

ATX 3.1 was launched on 13 September 2023, there's a news post here that discusses it around that time: hwbusters.com/psus/atx-v3-1-pcie-cem-5-1-are-official/

[@Yenfai]

So, can I use a 12V 2x6 cable with my PSU that has a native 12VHPWR connector? If yes, are there any benefits?

[@TechOverwrite]

You can use whatever "12vhpwr/12v-2x6" cable you had with your PSU - there's technically no such thing as a 12V-2x6 cable, it's a change to the female connector (on the GPU and PSU side). But yes, I would just use whatever cable you had with your ATX 3.0 or 3.1 PSU and it should be fine IMO.

[@mil260zs]

i have be quiet straight power 11 650w, and id like to upgrade to 5070 ti in the future, i dont think itd be too much of an issue?

[@TechOverwrite]

The 5070 Ti needs a minimum PSU of 750w sorry. The 5070 says 650w minimum though, so that could work - or a PSU upgrade will be needed (for the 5070 Ti).

[@LaneBatman-c2v]

You’ll be fine if you’re not an idiot… if I were you I’d run it, do tests and motor the power draw. And likely doing a minor undervolt would solve any power draw issues permanently. Assuming you know what you’re doing. If not? Eh, prob still fine. Unless you’re running a mid-high end intel chip.. if you have an efficient AMD chip you’ll 100% be fine all day every day. I run a 4090 on an hx750 for years and never an issue. I do run it at .950v tho too most often. I’d much rather spend the money elsewhere. Like on a cpu upgrade. If you have the option.. 5700x3d is so damn cheap and good…

[@mil260zs]

@@LaneBatman-c2v yeah, i thought of undervolting, especially because theres no point in NOT doing it, plus, if i upgrade to 5070 ti, i will also upgrade to r7 5700x3d, so i think i should be fine

[@Snoods]

i'm confussed.. i have the Corsair AX1600i 1600W Modular 80+ Titanium PSU i got over a year ago.. i assume this will power things? (1600w) cus i'm wating on the 5090Ti news and guessing that will need MORE POWER :)

[@TechOverwrite]

Nice PSU, yes that will work fine, that's such a nice (and powerful) PSU :) If you don't already have an RTX 40 card though, you might need to buy a 12vhpwr cable instead of using the included adapter (in my opinion). Not sure if Corsair sell them for the AX1600i but if not, something like this should work okay: store.cablemod.com/product/cablemod-c-series-pro-modflex-sleeved-12vhpwr-pci-e-cable-for-corsair/

[@Snoods]

@@TechOverwrite Thanks for the info. Helps a lot :) Running the 3080ti atm (for gaming) wanting the 5090ti (when i comes out) for AI rendering :) so, no huge rush just nice to know what i may need so i can get up and running when the time comes . maybe i will be back here to see what you think of the 'TI' version before i fork out :P

[@TechOverwrite]

No worries :) Yes it'll be interesting to see what other GPUs NVIDIA launch. I could definitely see a 5080Ti or 5080 Super, and if the 5060 only has 8gb VRAM, I think a 5060 Ti/Super with 10gb vram will come out sometime later lol. I'm really looking forward to this launch, even if people are complaining of fake frames etc. It does look like a great set of cards for creative/workhouse usecases.

[@casperkuula]

I have a rm850 (2019) and am looking to power a 5080 with it. Already have a 12vhpwr so i should be fine just plugging it in right?

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes that should be fine to be fair. I was a bit paranoid at points in the video lol, but an ATX 3.0 PSU should handle the 5080 fine :)

[@Alex-il2pq]

Planning to use the EZDIY-FAB cable 16pin(12+4) with my Corsair RM1000x (2021) - 1000 Watt - 135 mm - ATX 2.4 - 80 Plus Gold Been working fine with 4090, see any risks using the same setup for the 5090?

[@TechOverwrite]

There's extra power draw from the 5090 so it's hard to say for sure, but you'd think that if it's been stable with the 4090, it should also be fine with the 5090. (Sorry that's a non-answer lol, but it's kinda impossible to say until the full 5090 reviews are out)

[@steveramundo4946]

What is the difference between the cable that shipped with the RM1000e and the one you spec from the Corsair Website??

[@lucaalessandrocolombo6307]

Hi, I have the XH1000I and I think that we have the same cable supplied with the PSU. From the site is the 600W version, that in the box should be 300-350W.

[@TechOverwrite]

I think @lucaalessandrocolombo6307 is right - maybe the max power delivery might be lower. It's unfortunately not always 100% clear but I think some 12vhpwr cables had a 450w max, not 600w. You could always ask Corsair which one you had.

[@steveramundo4946]

@@TechOverwrite Thanks for the video .. I was set on buying the Thor 1600 but after what you said, I got the MEG 1600t From MSI!!!!

[@TechOverwrite]

Ooo nice purchase, I've been looking at the MSI PSUs too. I think that's a good choice :)

[@TheSpiritof76]

Is there any issue using an old power supply from 10+ years ago (850w) to power a 13600k and a 5070ti? In theory it should be enough power but I'm not sure if power supplies degrade with time

[@TechOverwrite]

I don't know for sure to be honest. Many people online say that the capacitors will wear over a little over time, but I haven't personally seen any detailed testing of that. A 5070Ti probably would be fine with an 850w PSU, especially if your PSU is already powering a mid to high end GPU.

[@tormentthatinspires638]

There have been PSUs with 10 year warranty. If it's a good name brand, it'll most likely failsafe power off when it fails. Your cue to remove it and buy new. Worst case scenario though your pc will fry. As for the GPU connectors, nr1 don't daisy chain, nr2 if you need to use adapter make sure it's good quality and inserted properly and straight so the GPU end doesn't twist.

[@Graydonut]

I'm not understanding the differences between methods 2 and 4, apart from brand?

[@TechOverwrite]

You're right - I wasn't sure whether to merge them or keep them called out separately. I guess in my mind, some 'third party' brands can be less reputable so I wanted to discuss that separately.

[@Graydonut]

@@TechOverwrite Got it. Thanks!

[@Roundhead75]

I see the writing on the wall , last year I picked up the 1500w nzxt atx 3.1 psu, I should be OK for the next few years.

[@TechOverwrite]

Nice purchase (and prediction) - I'm half looking at a 1200w or 1500w PSU too. 1000w just doesn't seem like it'll be enough in a few years.

[@SpookyArc]

Hi there, I have a 1000W Corsair HX1000 Platinum - I'm planning on picking up a 5080 FE (if I can get hold of one lol). I'm very confused by the whole power cable system when looking at the specs for my PSU. Is it good enough for a 5080 and do you know what cable system you'd use to power the 5080? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

[@erdwinjc]

Corsairs website doesnt say the "HX Series™ HX1000 - 1000 Watt 80 PLUS® PLATINUM Certified Fully Modular PSU" is 50 series compatible, but it does say there is an upgraded version to that PSU called the "HX1000i Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise Platinum ATX 1000 Watt PC Power Supply" that does say 50 series ready on it. Best and safest bet would be to email corsair with your PSU info and ask if it can run the 50 series with the proper cable. :) I hope this helps buddy. :)

[@SpookyArc]

@@erdwinjc Ah damn that's a shame! I'll give them an email and see how they can help. Appreciate the reply, might have saved me making a stupid purchase 🤣

[@erdwinjc]

@@SpookyArc You are welcome brother! :) I hope all ends well! :)

[@mgoogyi]

You can use the adapter you get with the VGA, don't worry.

[@TheOne214]

Only The RTX 4090 was facing the melting connector issue nothing below it.

[@TechOverwrite]

Yeah fair comment, although I have seen a few people on Reddit that their RTX 4080 connector melted. But yep, that was much rarer I agree. I think the big 'risk' for this series is the RTX 5090 of course, although most of the cards have higher power usage requirements so I still think there's some risk.

[@TheOne214]

@TechOverwrite Yes True there is still that risk but i still think its highly unlikely you will face any issues below the rtx 5090

[@mr.electronx9036]

5080 to but very rare

[@RexaRaven]

@TheOne214 Not true. The 4080 was also facing similar melting connector issues, just not to the same degree as the 4090 (presumably because the 4080 just didn't draw as much power). Both GPUs use identical 16-pin 12VHPWR connectors on the FE GPUs. In fact, Nvidia upgraded BOTH GPU connectors in later batches of both cards to address this problem. Had it only been a 4090 issue, then they only would've upgraded the 4090 connector. The problem is that they made these changes silently, so not many people were too aware of when and what it applied to.

[@TheOne214]

@@RexaRaven ok i see i myself have a zotac trinity oc gaming white edition rtx 4080 super so the connector is different on it the 12vhpwr one.

[@ethanharrell2641]

So, I am familiar with the PCMaster Race; recently "rebuilt" my rig added more ram and replaced the AIO. My goal is to snag a 5090 founders edition before the bots grab them all. I am new to the psu’s I currently have a i9 12th gen CPU (liquid cooled) with a 3090 with an 850 gold psu. I have asked two friends if I should upgrade my current psu to a higher wattage both of them recommended a 1000+ psu for the 5090; Nvidia recommends a 1000 (W) psu 
I ordered a Thermaltake Toughpower TF1 1550W 80+ titanium I know this is overkill I am hoping this will be “future proofing” my psu for a few new gpu’s/cpu’s in the future. 
What is your thoughts and opinions on this upgrade?

[@TechOverwrite]

That sounds like a good plan, and good choice on the PSU too. I think that 1000w will soon be 'too little' for the top range GPUs, especially when people start OC the 5090. The Toughpower TF1 is a solid and high quality PSU, nice choice on it.

[@ethanharrell2641]

@@TechOverwrite Thanks for responding to my question, I enjoyed the video as well from what I understood. Thanks mAn!

[@keypatcher1533]

How will you handle the problem of needing 4 PCIe ports for the adapter?? Isnt it going to be a mess to work with so many cables??

[@weeaboohunter69]

I'm building a PC and need an 850W ATX 3.1 PSU for my Lian Li A3 case. It needs to be white and compact (150x140x86mm or smaller). I'm considering the Gigabyte Aorus Elite P850W rev 1.1, but can't find any reviews and the only thing I heard is that Gigabyte's PSU reputation isn't great. Has anyone tested this specific model, or can recommend other suitable PSU?

[@reijinshinryen1339]

After reading the comments and replies about the Rm1000e or Rm1000x Shift PSU on the RTX 50 series. I am quite new to building and relieved that those PSUs by Corsair could work with it also. Sure, it's early to know how efficient and safe it'll be with or without a native plug from newer PSUs. Plus, using the multiple connectors and adapters to use the 50 series. But, I believe it'll work out great since my PSU and build has enough power left for these new cards, and I am planning to get the 5070 ti card for my pc build since i love the price and power.

[@TechOverwrite]

Yep that PSU should work well - especially for a 5070 Ti (that card looks great by the way - I'm hoping to get one too 🙂)

[@wildekarde5215]

I've a corsair HX1500i that is a 2022 model and it says its atx 2.52 on corsair, they revised this 2023 to say atx 3.0 but from what I can see its pretty much the same psu. Its type 4 for cables so I should be able to use the official corsair 2 x pcie to 12vhpwr cable for any of the 50 series .. albeit the 5090 might be close to limit but thats not likely to be the one I get 😁

[@TechOverwrite]

Huh interesting, yes I agree that one of the Corsair 2xPCIe to 12vhpwr cables should be fine. It's a solid cable (of course).

[@matiasbriones9665]

Looking forward to get a 5090, do you think a STRAIGHT POWER 12 1500w will do the trick?

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes that's a great PSU, it should be more than enough. Good luck on the 5090 shopping :)

[@matiasbriones9665]

Thanks man!

[@burnbarrelnetwork4013]

Having to replace my 1000w psu to use new nvidia has me waiting to see what amd is offering.

[@TechOverwrite]

That seems fair, I'm looking forward to the 9070XT reviews... whenever AMD finally decides to announce them lol.

[@itsmegryphon]

Hello, Great video. Will my ASUS TUF 750w Gold run a 5070TI? Thank you

[@TechOverwrite]

Hello, thanks glad you liked it :) Yes that's a good PSU and the 5070 Ti lists the minimum PSU as 750w, so it should be fine. Just watch out for OC board partner variants incase they say 800w. I doubt it though.

[@buggerlugz6753]

I cant cope with Nvidias RTX 50 series so my computers PSU isn't going to find out.

[@genx156]

Yeah - Only my Wallet can't cope 🤣🤣

[@TechOverwrite]

LOL! I feel that.

[@yumri4]

TDP is heat generation not power draw but the rest of the video was good. Recently power draw has been getting away from heat output. Yes you can measure heat output in watts.

[@TechOverwrite]

Whoops, good point thanks. I always have that in the back of my mind, but then inevitably mix the two up again.

[@Lassi117]

Is 1000w PSU actually enough?

[@TechOverwrite]

Probably not, especially for prospective RTX 5090 owners. I'd say at least 1200w to be honest? 🤔

[@entreri76x]

@@TechOverwrite you pretty much have to do the math as far as Max TDP draw for all of your components. Thousand watt with a 5090 and , If you’re using AMDX 3-D CPU ..you’ll be fine. They only draw around 145 max. Intel on the other hand , yikes! Some of the 1400 900 K chips are above 300 W

[@benjaminfranklin6299]

@@TechOverwrite1000w enough

[@bonomcgradypewpew2924]

Thanks for your video, can I use a new psu with 12 2x6 connector with my rtx 4080 non super?

[@TechOverwrite]

No worries :) And yes, that should work fine.

[@arnoldtm31]

I just built my new pc. My first one since 2016. Waiting for the gpu. I opted for the corsair 1500w platinum just to be on the safe side. I might pick up the 5090.

[@TechOverwrite]

Congrats on the new PSU, and the Corsair 1500w Platinum sounds like a great choice. I've been eyeing up going with similar - going with a 1000w PSU (for example) might not last longer than a few years with the way GPU power usage has been going, but a 1200-1500w one should last a long time IMO.

[@kivenjopson6687]

Nice video very helpful. You think a seasonic core gc 650w 80+ gold tuf can handle rtx 5070?

[@TechOverwrite]

Glad to help :) Yes the NVIDIA webpage says that the RTX 5070 needs a minimum of 650w PSU (www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-family/ - scroll to bottom and click "Full Spec"), so you should be good. Just watch out for board partners - and especially OC variants - because some of them might specify 700w minimum.

[@pylon20006]

Is pigtailing 8 pin connectors in and of itself a bad idea? For example, models of the new AMD 9070XT seem to have 3 separate 8pin power connectors. There's a good number of PSU's that only include 2, 8pin connectors and/or cables. Would it be safe to connect one cable to one connection, then pigtail for the other two 8pin connections on the GPU? Or is pigtailling as a whole just not recommended? Great content btw, very informative, especially for those new to PC building.

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it :) And good question. So pigtailing can be 'fine', you're right. It's just that it won't magically boost the available power that the PSU has ultimately supplied to the 8-pin plug at the PSU cable end. So some people imagine it supplies more power than it can. I tend to say that it's 150w per cable, whether a pigtail is used or not (since this is the minimum in the PCIe spec). In reality, many thicker gauge PCIe cables can supply up to 288w - but I tend to err on the side of caution, and avoid pigtails unless I know that I'm under the TDP.

[@pylon20006]

@@TechOverwrite Yeah, I've also read that some pigtail cables can handle the extra power if they are a thicker gauge or that the PSU manufacturer accounts for this when providing only two connectors/cables. But it's tough to get a clear answer since there's a lot of conflicting information; either way, I agree it's probably better to play it safe and not make assumptions on how much power the wire can handle.

[@wrany72]

Once my brain noticed the background music I couldn't focus any longer.

[@TechOverwrite]

Sorry to hear it. So I can improve things going forward, do you dislike background music generally? Or did you find that my song choice was bad/distracting? TIA :)

[@prashanthk5005]

Hello @TechOverwrite just 2 weeks back I built a new pc with the following specs Processor: AMD Ryzen7 9800X3D Motherboard: Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Cooling: CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Atmos 360MM Psu : CorsairRM1000x shift with ATX 3.0 version of it and I have a 12v connector with one side getting 2x8pin. I am planning to buy the rtx 5080. Can I use the connector that corsair gave me in the box? what are your suggestions here. Will be of great help

[@TechOverwrite]

That sounds like a great build :) Good question. That PSU will work fine to be honest, especially for the RTX 5080. I would use the 2x8-pin to 12vhpwr cable that Corsair supplied in the box - that would be the most stable all round IMO. The connector would also be fine, but I tend to prefer the PSU cable to a GPU connector/adaptor. Happy gaming - I'm looking forward to this RTX 50 release in the coming weeks. Exciting times!

[@claudej8805]

I bet the 5080 is shipped with a 3x8 to 12VHPWR adapter (or even 4x8)

[@TechOverwrite]

I think it's a 3x8 IIRC - it's listed on the bottom of the NVIDIA comparison page (if you expand out the full specs). Which makes sense based on the 5080's TDP. Although it'll be interesting to see whether any of the board partners change things for OC variants.

[@prashanthk5005]

@ I to agree on the same . Because it's very hard to get a founder's edition here in India. So mostly I think I would be going with a Asus tug series or gigabyte aorus series. lets see what's in the box is waiting for us to get Thanks for your reply Bro. Helped a lot😄😄

[@TheMetaldudeX]

Some Atx 3.1 PSUs don’t have a naitive 12v-2x6 like super flower.

[@TechOverwrite]

Whoops, thanks for pointing that out - all the ATX 3.1 PSUs I've seen had it, but I didn't realize some still just gave the 8-pin adapter instead. That's interesting to know thanks.

[@themarketgardener]

9:08 The corsair 2 8-pin to 12V-2x6 cable is actually safe by official spec since those PCI-E 8-pin cables can deliver up to 300W each according to corsair. The "600W PCIe 5.0 12V-2x6 Type-4 PSU Power Cable" should be able to power a 5090 since it's rated for 600W.

[@TechOverwrite]

Fair point, thanks for the clarification. I'm overly paranoid about reducing the number of 'links' to be honest - and I agree that the 8-pins aren't a risk (so shouldn't be counted in the 'link chain', to extend the metaphor a bit too far!)

[@LakerTriangle]

Gonna run a custom Ensourced 4 to 1 direct cable from my 1000w PSU...Not even worried! I don't OC so the recommended PSU is good and never had an issue with Joey's cables. Anyone OC'ing though SHOULD have a 1200w PSU and good cables with no extensions

[@TechOverwrite]

That's fair, I'm glad the cables have worked out well for you so far :) And agreed, I wouldn't want an OC 5090 with a 1000w PSU. It'll be interesting to see the detailed power benchmarks hopefully next week.

[@LakerTriangle]

@TechOverwrite from what I saw the 5090 FE supply will be very low...it may be a few months before I get one.

[@paulking6268]

Dude, I just purchased the Corsair HX1500i. I hope this is good enough. It doesn't have the actual 2x6 connector on the power supply its self, but does come with the 12VHPWR sleeved cable. it wasn't cheap, and it stated that this power supply was 50 series ready. I plan on getting my mitts on a 5090!!!

[@TechOverwrite]

That PSU should be fine actually - I did mention a bit in the video (or at least in some text) that I was being a bit paranoid at times. The HX1500i is a solid PSU and I'm sure that it'll be fine to power a 5090. I would prefer the HX1500i to a 1000w PSU, at the very least - and the 12vhpwr Corsair cable is much better than using some random adaptor.

[@John-fn7sp]

I my 1000w ps enough for a 5090 crazy I even gotta ask

[@TechOverwrite]

Hah yeah it should be fine - the 5090 lists 1000w as the minimum PSU, but just double check the TDP of any AIB cards, especially if they're OC models.

[@John-fn7sp]

@ well I was gonna go big for the 90 with a hyte y70 touch and lian li fans so now I’m second guessing myself might just get a 1200 PS and call it a day My poor wallet

[@damienrobinson134]

A ATX 3.1 PSU i recommend is the BE QUIET! Pure 12m 850 watt if u need 850 watts, i got it when upgrading and the cables are great

[@TechOverwrite]

That does look like an awesome PSU, I agree. Nice recommendation thanks :)

[@jamesly123]

Your deep voice is causing my Subwoofer to vibrate my entire floor and my neighbours' 5 floors below me

[@TechOverwrite]

Sorry lol! I haven't edited it, I do just have a naturally low voice. Please apologise to your neighbours for me LOL!

[@Ronald-vz6pl]

Nice vid, thanks for thw consise delivery. In the market for a 5090, and looking for a psu (last pc part of new build actually). So looking for the right 1300-1600 watt atx 3.1. will pay close attention to the psu slot for the gpu cable. Thanks, keep it up!!!

[@InFlamesor12]

you dont need a 1300 w psu for rtx 5090.

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks, glad you liked it :) I'm debating about a PSU too. I always like Corsair but their available options drop off a bit after 1000w. Good luck with the 5090 purchase!

[@Ronald-vz6pl]

​@@TechOverwrite yeah corsair is on the list. Yeah the 5090, we will need some luck ey getting one, haha. Same for you!!

[@chrisibbotson6367]

I think i need to rewatch this later on the big screen as more confused than ever. I know i need to upgrade my psu if i seriously am considering a 5090 but know so little about them. Have had my ocz 1000w i0 gold for many many years but its gotten long in the tooth.

[@TechOverwrite]

It's hard to know what PSU to go for, especially since the price of PSUs can ramp up a lot after 1000w (although admittedly, an extra £50-100 might not be too bad for someone planning to get a 5090). Technically a 1000w PSU is still fine for a 5090 because that's the minimum PSU listed, but since it consumes so much power (and can probably be overclocked a fair bit too), many people are saying that 1200w+ PSUs are worth getting instead. I tend to reference the Cultists Network PSU list: cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/

[@chrisibbotson6367]

@@TechOverwrite yeah I think I need a 1200W if I go for it. Ive a 7800x3d, 64 Gb 6000 DDR5, 360mm AIO cooler, full tower case, 3x SSD drives, 3x HDD drives and currently 1x m.2 drive so quite a bit of hardware are needing power

[@Edsel1134]

I have a 1200 so I would be good... but idk if it's worth it. Lack of native performance and support is a huge turn off for me. As much as I miss the Nvidia programs ima stick with my Nitro+ 7900xtx for now.

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes I get that, and that's an awesome GPU. I was seriously considering the 7900xtx too recently, but I convinced myself to wait it out for the RX9070 and NIVIDA RTX 50s to drop.

[@Edsel1134]

@TechOverwrite yeahhh like i want one just to get away from AMDs aweful programs. Adrenaline is terrible, if a game suffers a crash for any reason the software crashes and returns to default settings. This includes errors in games like elite dangerous caused by network issues.. its annoying. Aside from that it runs ark asa well and stuff. Just miss the software from nvidia.

[@chrisregister8021]

I want to make sure I get one before I build the damn thing 😂

[@garethsmith6611]

I have the corsair cable and i know you wouldnt recommend it but i have a 1000 corsair power supply and i feel it would be fine. I get your point, but i have been advised by corsair that this will be safe.

[@TechOverwrite]

Yep that's fair, thanks for the comment :) I mentioned at times that I was possibly being a bit paranoid. Especially the 2x8pin Corsair cable - it should be fine. There has been no reports of melting 8-pin connectors AFAIK. I think it's just for me, if I was going to invest in an RTX 5090 (for example), I would then spend £150-200 more on a PSU that gives me a direct 12vh-2x6 connection - just for simplicity. But I accept your point, the Corsair cable that you and I have should be fine too.

[@mr.electronx9036]

not only new PSU. You need entire new PC with MOBO PCIE 5.1 x16 otherwise you are bottlenecked as hell...

[@TechOverwrite]

It'll be interesting to see. The RTX 4090 was fine on PCIe gen 4, so you'd hope that at least the RTX 5080 and down would be okay on gen 4 too (like how many modern GPUs can run fine on gen 3), but who knows. I'm hoping that reviewers test this on launch day - you'd think that gen 4 vs gen 5 comparisons will be key, since many of us have gen 4 mobos.

[@thanakornnarisirikul9261]

I understand now The chain is only as strong as weakest link

[@TechOverwrite]

LOL yep pretty much - I think I mentioned that once or twice in the video (probably too many times 🙈)

[@0utsiderkrypt0w54]

Great explanation for a somewhat confusing poer supply siuation regarding the new RTX cards.

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks, glad you liked it :)

[@0utsiderkrypt0w54]

@@TechOverwrite You're welcome.

[@TMLFerreira]

I have no questions, I definitely have concerns though... I'm going with the 2x8 to 12VHPWR for the 5090. I'll just pray my house doesn't burn down when the GPU inevitably catches fire. Also, don't ram your GPU.

[@TechOverwrite]

Haha, definitely don't ram your GPU 😂 Yes I have similar concerns, although I'll probably plump for a 5070 Ti... if I can find a board partner that doesn't apply a 50% markup lol. The 5090 looks amazing, I'm looking forward to seeing the reviews next week 🤞

[@TMLFerreira]

@@TechOverwrite Not sure how it is in the UK, but I don't have high hopes for the rest of Europe... There may be a few models around MSRP, but those will probably sell out within seconds, leaving only the overpriced ones remaining :/ Definitely looking forward to the reviews, though!

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes unfortunately it's similar here in the UK from what I've heard. I guess part of me is still hopeful that it won't happen... again... lol, but I doubt it.

[@Dexion845]

no, the pins are slightly different this generation, it's called 12V-2x6, the actual cable itself is identical.

[@TMLFerreira]

@@Dexion845 I'm aware! Certain GPUs will also have a warning light in case the cable isn't connected properly, so there's some peace of mind with that. Still unsure how the cable will handle ~500W, though.

[@mgoogyi]

Only the female connectors (headers) are important, not the cables. The new header on the vga should be fine. The only case where you would use an old header is with a ATX 3.0 psu with the old 12vhpwr header.

[@andikasapi9563]

But you don’t really have a 50th to make a real test here.

[@TechOverwrite]

True, although the general advise is still correct - i.e. avoiding overly complex adapters, not using an old/underpowered PSU etc. I'm hoping to get a 50 series GPU though, so will aim to revisit this topic as required.

[@Shenoz1]

I went with NZXT C1000 with 3.1 ATX, should be fine for 5080 :)

[@TechOverwrite]

Ah nice, good choice, that's a solid PSU :)

[@sinnermac6338]

I just bought a Rog Strix 1200w to be ready for the 5090

[@TechOverwrite]

That seems like a good choice of PSU :)

[@weirdscix]

If you're buying a 5090, you aren't going to scrimp, you would just buy a new PSU with the required cables.

[@Walhor]

This, it seems foolish to buy such an expensive PSU and then risk frying it for cheaping out on the PSU.

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes fair point, you'd hope that people would do this. I'm hoping not to see builds done with ATX 2.0 PSUs and NVIDIA's 4x 8-pin adapter with 2 PCIe cables and pigtails or something lol.

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

Don't think about exactly how much power you'll need when buying a PSU. Just get a 1600 and you won't need to do any math. When it comes to PSU it's always better to have more than you need.

[@TechOverwrite]

Good point, that's a good way of looking at it.

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

@@TechOverwrite it usually comes down to a money issue when picking a PSU but it's the one thing not to get cheap with

[@Warhorse469]

Don't be cheap; go buy a decent CableMod C-Series Pro ModMesh 12VHPWR cable. I personally would not use any of the 12VHPWR cables that come with your GPU or PSU.

[@TechOverwrite]

That is a great cable, I agree. Looks so nice.

[@LaneBatman-c2v]

I disagree in general with what you’re saying. Yes, some connectors failed due to improper connection. And should be re-engineered for all the soft-too careful people that treat everything like it might break if they push too hard and then it fails cus they’re too careful. The irony… I’m using a 10-12 year old hx750 for a 4090. I’m not dumb, so I use amd. I do often use an undervolt as the card seems to perform nearly equal with 100w less power with a minor mem oc. I bought day one. And the base tuf model as I also assumed that spending more than the base retail would likely be a total waste of money.. i spent $200 on a 5800x3d (sold my 3600 for 80) and dropped it into my old x470 mobo..I also used a cheap 3 to 1 amazon cable for a year or so with no issues. Then bought a corsair 2 to 1 because I wanted a black cable (other was white..). I’ve played a few hundred hours of cp2077 while drawing 450-500w.. total sys power around 650-700w.. never an issue. I trust engineers in general over some non engineers opinions based on feelings, or even logic, but either are trivial in comparison.

[@TechOverwrite]

That's fair, thanks for the detailed comment and I appreciate what you're saying and it's good that you've had hundreds of hours of gaming with that power draw. The initial power numbers for the RTX 5090 have concerned me a bit (if they really are 30% higher than the RTX 4090) but we'll see. Hopefully a combination of greater awareness and the 12vh-2x6 will mean that there's no more melting issues.

[@LaneBatman-c2v]

@ thanks for your input. I think nvidias re-engineering of their power adapter cable is telling too… I think it proves that the issues were the cables stiffness and then trying to get a 90° bend in them. I have a pretty standard ATX case and the much softer Amazon 3 to 1 was workable where the Nvidia one (didn’t try it…) was laughable stiff.. new one is ultra flexy but they changed the connector angle too so as to not even need the re-engineered cable. Either way, I highly doubt we see connection issues in the newer cards. At least the FEs.. and I guess I must also admit that engineers and their specs must accommodate everyone in every scenario (like running an overclocked 14900ks)… but they should have double spec’d it. Like one for Intel and one for AMD. Or a range like 850-1200w depending on cpu. I guess they dumb things down a lot for the people that can’t or won’t use logic based on their situation..

[@IHazPeppers]

And just like that my hx1200i 2024 just got outdated :p

[@TechOverwrite]

Hah sorry bro, but you know what they say: "The More You Buy, The More You Save"! (kidding lol!)

[@Deuxiit]

what the hell is going on with PSUs and GPUs melting or going in flames? what kind of shit is on the market now? i havent been following anything on PSUs in 5 years and i find it WEIRD! someone is talking about 4090s and connectors melting.... like come on? what?

[@TechOverwrite]

Yep, it has been a weird few years for GPUs/PSUs :(

[@plutomarket]

My friend, you're too much scaring people. What was the percentage of melted 4090's??? It would be fair to say that number and not to repeat endlessly how many spots could go wrong. The next point is they were melting because users were not pushing it 100%ly. And last point why the hell Nvidia would do it with the adapter if it could go wrong so much as you're trying to point out??? One "melt-gate" is enough, right?

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks for the comment, it's definitely not my intention to scare-monger (in-fact that's the opposite of my aim). I'm mainly aiming to inform people, because (for example) someone might pick up an RTX 5070Ti and try powering it with a 700w PSU - without realizing that might not work. We don't know exact numbers of melted 4090s (or 4080s in some cases), but the 12vhpwr connector was pretty bad and I think it's best to be extra-cautious considering that the RTX 50 series is due to use more power than the RTX 40 series. I do agree that hopefully one melt-gate is enough though 🙈 I'm hopeful that the 12vh-2x6 change in ATX 3.1 will mean that this new RTX 50 series has no issues. Fingers crossed.

[@InFlamesor12]

I have an Older 1300 W platinum Seasonic PRIME psu. Iam going to use 4 pcie cables that will be connected to tje 12V-2x6 adapter, because I can, but 2 pcie cables with pigtails are more than enough aswell. Stop spreading misinformation, of coure you can use the pigtail. It will deliver enough power. Nothing is going to go wrong as you said if you plug them properly, nothing else need to be done. No need to buy a new PSU just because it has a dedicated 12V-2x6 connector. So to sum up, up if you have an older atx 2.0 you're perfectly fine powering any GPU from the RTX 50xx series . Bear in mind you need to have the correct reccomended wattage PSU for the specific rtx 50xx series card. For example RTX 5090 needs at least 1000W or 1200W PSU RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti need at least 850W RTX 5070 at least 750W

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks for the comment but I definitely wouldn't power an RTX 5090 with two separate PCIe cables (if I'm understanding you correctly). Seasonic's own PSU guide says not to do this either: imgur.com/a/mZ1w2LA NVIDIA also say the same somewhere, I can't find the link now. Some PCIe cables only supply 150w total, so 2 separate cables (300w) plus the PCIe slot (75w) wouldn't be enough for the RTX 5090 in this case. Granted some PCIe cables are thicker gauge so would work fine. Maybe. I wouldn't risk it though.

[@JEJUWALKERS]

Better if you can do it practically

[@TechOverwrite]

Agreed, unfortunately I don't have any 50 cards being sent to me lol, but I'm hoping to possibly get a 50 series card sometime soon and will aim to do a more practical video :)

[@JEJUWALKERS]

@TechOverwrite good idea sir. Please do a setup video. I also have idea to buy rtx5080. What do you recommend sir? Asus ROG Astral rtx5080?

[@TechOverwrite]

@@JEJUWALKERS will do... assuming I can get stock of one lol! Regarding which to buy, it depends on pricing. The Asus ROG Astral and MSI Suprim are probably the highest end ones (best for cooling etc), so then it comes down to price. I'm hoping they won't be 30% or more above MSRP, for example. But yes, the ROG Astral RTX 5080 does look great :)

[@nickc9404]

atx 3.1 is fine ..

[@uwhat1]

Ther is no extra benefit from the two/four standards into one and the dedicated cable. Only adapters including the Nvidia one is the issue. There is in fact one point of failure in an individually braided cable bought from your own power supply adapter they are individually connected to the single so even if you connect four at the power supply, they all are wired singly to the connector at the GPU end thus one point of failure not four. There are IMHO only two options one dedicated cable which has the same connection on the power supply and the GPU, or one bought directly from your power supply provider as sadly pin outs are not standard so it's always best buying it from your power supply provider. Any new 3.0 or 3.1 will deal with spikes that occur in power supplies that's the theory thus accommodating a lower watt power supply rather than an over-the-top watt power supply. Good video easy breakdown but the electrical engineering is a bit off. No difference electrically between the dedicated cable directly to the dedicated fixture on the power supply and the cable bought for older power supplies direct from your supplier

[@TechOverwrite]

Many thanks for the detailed and helpful comment (and compliments on the video) - fair point about my electrical terminology though. 🙂

[@michigantoga]

More need to harp on this. Very helpful video.

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks, glad you found this helpful 🙂

[@BigOtakuGamerSHAWNY]

I watched this whole video....I didnt understand a word and now scared to upgrade my 3070ti to a 5080 :-/

[@TechOverwrite]

Sorry bro, that wasn't my intention. I tried to strike a balance between keeping it general, and not being too detail-heavy so as to confuse beginners. But naturally I'm happy to clarify further if you have any specific questions? To be honest though, as long as you have a fairly modern 850w PSU (i.e. not something that's 10+ years old), you should be fine for a 5080. I mean, I personally prefer ATX 3.0 or 3.1 PSUs, but the 5080 shouldn't stress the PSU or PCIe cables too much IMO.

[@firstjayjay]

The ramble is strong with one. Omg please make it stop

[@TechOverwrite]

Bruh. I thought I was being concise too 🙈

[@gatgat00tweed78]

Wtf I couldn't even run a 750 on a 3080ti without red lights and rgb flickering. Can't imagine a 5090 running on that. You better get a 1000w lol

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes I agree, I previously had a mid-range AMD GPU so 750w seemed okay. But I'm eyeing up a 1200w PSU now, to be honest.

[@gatgat00tweed78]

@TechOverwrite that would definitely be a better idea lol.

[@AngelOfDeath420]

1200 is fine for me.

[@oldschoolpat]

I dont think we need to worry that much. You dont need to buy a new power supply. Just make sure you plug your connectors.

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks for the comment, you might be right - it's just that the melting RTX 4090s (and sometimes 4080s) scared me. If I was to buy an RTX 5090 for example though, I would still prefer to go with a PSU that has a native 12vh-2x6 slot. There's less to go wrong. Maybe I'm a bit too paranoid though lol.

[@JoJo-cy4tb]

sama had their 3.0 1200w on sale for $99 picked it glad i did. came with the 600w 4090/5090 cable

[@TechOverwrite]

Oh nice, that sounds like a great deal. Should work out really well for you :)

[@GiveBackRoss-uq1dm]

Thats why I didnt buy a cheap psu. Bequiet 1600w psu is amazing

[@TechOverwrite]

Good choice, it's one of the best available from what I've heard.

[@excitingspade49]

10:52 i will go out an buy an rtx 3.0 psu

[@TechOverwrite]

Yes that's fair - no major difference between 3.0 and 3.1 PSUs here. Happy PSU shopping 🙂

[@excitingspade49]

@@TechOverwrite i was just making a joke bc i heard you say rtx 3.0, I currently have an atx 3.1 superflower 1300w psu

[@TechOverwrite]

Oo fair point, yeah I does sound like I said that 🙈

[@MOAB-UT]

You might be smart- not sure, but do NOT assume we are all idiots. I for one studied at an Ivy. Still not saying I am smart either but really- you are explaining what a weak link in a chain is?

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks for the comment, I certainly don't think everyone is an idiot (or that I'm super smart lol). I have quite a dry/tongue-in-cheek humour - hence the 'incy wincy' spider bit. But for the general link/chain discussions, I just wanted to try and frame it in a way that explains why the included NVIDIA adapter isn't always ideal I guess.

[@MOAB-UT]

@@TechOverwrite But brah, you literally insulted everyone but suggesting they don't know what a weak link is. You even included a graphic. Most gamers are smart- many are very smart. Dry humor is fine, but just don't assume we are dumb. Had you only said it once, that's fine. It's true, but you explained what it was and used a picture. Do whatever you like. Just saying you insulted viewers when you could have been focusing on more important info. You have 2.4 subscribers. That is not a lot...but do your way I guess. I don't really care. I will however be getting my 5070Ti or maybe a 5080.

[@TechOverwrite]

@@MOAB-UT I appreciate the feedback, and I'm not trying to dismiss - I clearly have more to learn on YT :) Thanks for the thoughts, and I wish you luck with your GPU hunting. I'm eyeing up the 5070 Ti, if I can get one for a reasonable price - not sure how much of a markup the board partners will add (especially here in the UK).

[@MOAB-UT]

@@TechOverwrite No worries. That's a good start. I wish you success. There will be no good deals on any 50 series anytime soon. 5070Ti is great. 5080 is even better $$$.

[@tormentthatinspires638]

Take a chill pill, he just wanted to be informative with the pictures and not personally insult your 200 iq gigabrain lmao

[@monikaguerra]

your 5090? you relize ppls buy 70 60ti or even 60?

[@TechOverwrite]

The thumbnail? Yes I mainly had the 5090 there to show the adapter and cheaper PSU (i.e. options I wouldn't use). But the video covers all announced RTX 50 series GPUs :) I'm hoping to pick up a 5070 Ti, for example. I might tweak the thumbnail to be more general soon though.

[@monikaguerra]

@@TechOverwriteYes, but what I'm saying is, do you make these videos for yourself or for others? Don't you think that someone looking for a video like this is definitely someone who doesn't have much experience with PCs and is looking for this video to understand how to install their 5070ti or 5070 on their 2.0 with an 850w?

[@TechOverwrite]

Thanks for clarifying and fair points :) It's for others and I tried keeping it a bit general so I didn't only focus on one GPU (like the RTX 5090) for example, but if/when I do pick up a 50 series card, I'm aiming to do a more tailored video (or short) covering that specific GPU. It gets confusing otherwise, I agree.

[@Cypher84X]

I've got a Thor 1200w and I'm not even sure that will be enough to power my rig with a 5090

[@TechOverwrite]

I'm going to be interested to see power usage stats of the OC AIB variants. It seems like it could have some really high power draws. 🤔

[@willelkins8225]

Romans 10:9-10 "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

[@kyllasaakuvata]

It cant, neather my wallet or bank account.

[@TechOverwrite]

Aww, I feel you there. That's kind of why I've usually gone with AMD (or ATI) GPUs - they're nearly always cheaper. However this time I'll probably look to invest in a 50 series card, I'm eager to play more 'NVIDIA heavy' games with ray-tracing etc, and AMD's delays don't fill me with hope.

[@barryklein9594]

ONLY 1% BUYS THE 5090 .

[@TechOverwrite]

Yeah that's probably true, especially since it's even more expensive than the 4090 lol.

[@MsCoochi]

Oh damn I don't have 3.0

[@TechOverwrite]

You _might_ be fine with ATX 2.0, especially for the RTX 5070 and lower. But in general, the power demands does seem to be raised across the board for this release, so it might be worth considering a PSU change if your budget allows.