[SOLVED] Any PSU available with the new PCIe 5.0 power connector ?

[saillaw]

Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone can help me with the following questions:

Are there any PSU's currently on the market with the new PCIe 5.0 12-pin power connector? I can't seem to find any and would like to avoid using the 3 way splitter for a system I am building with a 3090ti.

I also wonder what the 4 signal contacts are for? Is that for future features that aren't used yet? I assume if you use the splitter that the 4 signal contacts do nothing?

Other than avoiding having to use a 3 way splitter, is there any advantage to using a PSU with the PCIe 5.0 12 pin connector vs a current PSU with equivalent wattage and the 3 way splitter?

Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

I can't seem to find any
They're scheduled to be available around the 2nd quarter of 2022, expect delays due to what's going around in the world.

https://www.pcgamer.com/new-pcie-50-gpu-power-connector-could-deliver-an-absurd-600w-from-a-single-cable/

^ more power via the connector.

 

[Ralston18]

Not an answer per se (full disclosure).

Have you seen the following link from this Forum?

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidias-12-pin-power-connector-will-work-with-next-gen-pcie-5-psus

However, unless there is some specific requirement I suggest just using a "standard" PSU with a wattage value and rating to match your build.

 

[saillaw]

Thanks guys, I did a bit more searching with keywords I fond from your links and it seems that there is a Gigabyte PSU with the new PCIE 5.0 connector on the market, its called the Gigabyte GP-UD1000GM PG5 1000W and I found it on Amazon for $189.99.

 

[DSzymborski]

I wouldn't buy any new Gigabyte PSU without extensive independent testing.

 

[saillaw]

I wouldn't buy any new Gigabyte PSU without extensive independent testing.

Hmm why? I already placed the order, now you have me nervous.

 

[DSzymborski]

Hmm why? I already placed the order, now you have me nervous.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xts3pvbcFos


Given this company's recent history of using a manufacturer with little experience with making consumer PSUs and a history of selling a good number of poor quality PSUs across the spectrum from entry-level to enthusiast, this is a Do Not Purchase without legitimate outside testing.

Power supplies are guilty until proven innocent.

 

[Eximo]

Probably just wait for cable mod or someone to make a non-ugly adapter if I needed something like this.