The Curious Case of the 12-pin Connector: It's Real and Coming with NVIDIA Ampere GPU

[Orion]

So whats the point of it?

Its just a 12v connector, so its no different than what we have now.

* A single cable instead of two-three cables
* Higher quality contacts specified
* Thicker cable gauge specified
* 600W power delivery capability through a single cable

[ehume]

Merged threads into GPU sub-forum.

Does this mean that users subbed to this thread will not get updates?

[Jon Gerow]

Does this mean that users subbed to this thread will not get updates?

They should continue to get subs.

[ashiekh]

Merged threads into GPU sub-forum.

Ah, so you do maintain this forum to some extent.

[Jon Gerow]

Ah, so you do maintain this forum to some extent.

Somebody has to.

I'm a mod.

Jeremy still is as well.

[Jon Gerow]

What I think is funny is everyone thinking that Nvidia "made this connector up".

It's a standard 12-pin micro-fit. I can buy it today. If any of this is true, they're not using non-standard parts. They're just bringing another part into the mix. Why are people so freaking nuts? One news story read, "Nvidia's new power connector gives customers reason to buy Big Navi instead" and another says "New Nvidia power connector requires users to tear their PSU out of their PC!" Jesus fucking Christ......

[-The_Mask-]

Clickbait, how bigger the clickbait the worse the article is.

If you lack the knowledge you have to try something to get any readers.

[Spotty]

https://youtu.be/AXEbCwGv00Q?t=292

4:51
Gamer's Nexus saying likely OEM part only, AIB partner cards will be normal 2x8pin PCIe connectors.

[Jon Gerow]

https://youtu.be/AXEbCwGv00Q?t=292

4:51
Gamer's Nexus saying likely OEM part only, AIB partner cards will be normal 2x8pin PCIe connectors.

Which makes sense. Dell, HP, Lenovo.. already use their own shape PSUs and their own connectors on the motherboard. What's a new connector to them?

[man114]

What I think is funny is everyone thinking that Nvidia "made this connector up".

It's a standard 12-pin micro-fit. I can buy it today. If any of this is true, they're not using non-standard parts. They're just bringing another part into the mix. Why are people so freaking nuts? One news story read, "Nvidia's new power connector gives customers reason to buy Big Navi instead" and another says "New Nvidia power connector requires users to tear their PSU out of their PC!" Jesus fucking Christ......

They’re certainly ignoring the fact that those cable companies will no doubt create a 12 pin to molex adapter so someone can try and run the cards off some ancient Powmax Assassin. Because it’s never about whether you should.