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technology10 days ago•18 min saved

DLSS 5 Testing Hints at Power Delivery Bottleneck on RTX 5090

Community tests of leaked DLSS 5 builds on RTX 5090 suggest power delivery, not compute, may bottleneck performance: the Founders Edition with a single 12V-2x6 connector hit about a 575 W limit and saw 42–49% frame-rate drops with DLSS 5, while a dual-connector MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z managed better FPS at higher power draw. In Hogwarts Legacy, neural rendering with DLSS 5 jumped power draw from ~480 W to ~720 W (roughly +50%), underscoring how power delivery could limit DLSS 5 gains. NVIDIA DLSS 5 officially launches Sept 3, with real-world results likely to reveal whether first-party cards or future variants handle the load better.

via TechPowerUp|

#dlss-5 #neural-rendering #power-connector

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Asus Demonstrates 2,600W Power Handling for RTX 5090 with Innovative Cableless Connector

Asus demonstrated that its new Back to the Future (BTF) GPU power connector can safely handle over 2,600W, significantly exceeding the RTX 5090's stock power draw, and potentially reducing fire hazards associated with traditional power cables. The test showed the BTF connector maintained safe temperatures even under extreme overclocking conditions, suggesting a promising future for safer, cableless GPU power solutions.

via TechSpot|

#asus #gpu #power-connector

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Persistent Issue: Repair Shop Continues to Address Melted GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs"

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs continue to face power connector issues, with hundreds of burnt units being sent to repair shops like Northridge Fix. Despite being in global markets for over a year, the GPUs are still susceptible to melting/burning issues with the 12VHPWR connector. NVIDIA and its partners have moved to newer connector standards for the "SUPER" series, but older units remain problematic. Northridge Fix receives around 200 GPUs with burnt connectors monthly, and the situation has become more common. CableMod's flawed design based on the 12VHPWR standard has also caused issues, leading to recalls and refunds. Users are advised to adhere to official guidelines for connecting or seeking refunds, as viable third-party connector options are currently limited.

via Wccftech|

#geforce-rtx-4090 #gpu #nvidia

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"GPU Repair Facility Replaces 200 Melted RTX 4090 Power Connectors Monthly"

GPU repair facility NorthridgeFix continues to receive and repair melted RTX 4090s, with many cases attributed to the original 12VHPWR power connector and CableMod adapters. Nvidia has transitioned to the 12V-2x6 power connector for newer RTX 4090 models, which is reportedly less prone to overheating. However, the continued presence of older models with the problematic power connector suggests that the melting issues may persist until the GPU is discontinued.

via Tom's Hardware|

#gpu-repair #melting-issue #nvidia

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

NVIDIA Upgrades GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs with Safer Power Connector

NVIDIA has started shipping its GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs with an updated 16-Pin power connector, which features shortened sense pins to prevent power burn-ups and melting issues. The new design is part of the upcoming 12V-2x6 power connector and is expected to be applied to other high-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti. Users who already have the older connectors are at risk of burning up their cards, as reports of power connectors burning up have recently surfaced.

via Wccftech|

#gaming #geforce-rtx-4090 #gpus

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

NVIDIA's Modified Power Connector for RTX 4070: A Solution to Cable Controversy?

NVIDIA has already implemented an improved power connector design on its GeForce RTX 4070 Founders Edition graphics cards. The modified connector features shortened sense pins, ensuring better connection between the GPU and power supply. While not officially confirmed, evidence suggests that MSI has also adopted this design on their upcoming power supplies. The RTX 4070 is the first known card to feature this improved power connector, and it remains to be seen if NVIDIA will provide further details on this innovation.

via VideoCardz.com|

#graphics-cards #improved-design #nvidia

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

NVIDIA Introduces Safer and More Reliable 12V-2x6 Power Connector

NVIDIA is developing an updated power connector, called the 12V2x6, to address safety concerns with the current 16-pin version. The new design aims to enhance safety mechanisms and mitigate instances of overheating and melting cables. The connector is part of the new PCIe Base 6 and CEM 5.1 specifications, but the final design has not been chosen yet. The new connector may require firmware changes in power supplies or graphics cards and could potentially be featured in upcoming NVIDIA graphics cards.

via VideoCardz.com|

#graphics-cards #nvidia #power-connector

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

RTX 4070 graphics card power connector details leaked

Inno3D's upcoming RTX 4070 non-Ti graphics card will feature an 8-pin power connector, as confirmed by packaging images shared on Chinese social media. This variant is expected to be cheaper and feature a dual fan cooling solution, with a lower TDP of 225W or 200W. The RTX 4070 is set to launch on April 13th, with an announcement and review embargo lifting on April 12th.

via VideoCardz.com|

#dual-fan-cooling #graphics-card #inno3d