Question Diffrence in power connector with 2k series and 3k series, 4k series?

[Soulvirus]

I want to upgrade my Rtx 2070 Super. Im wondering if the psu connectors of the 2070 compatible with the 3080 series or the 4080 series? I don't have much technical know how in building pcs but I've done a few gpu swaps back in the early 2000 and it was much simpler back then.

Do I need a new psu (I'm using 850w corsair modular) if I'm going to transition to the new 3000 series or 4000 series? If I get the 3000 series is it the same connector type? I just plug out my 2070 and insert my 3080 and use the psu connector that my 2070 are using and connect it to my new 3080? Cause I heard the 4000 series use a diffrent plug.

 

[thestryker]

As far as I know the 30 series, other than nvidia founders, all use 8 pins except for the RTX 3090 Ti. That being said all of the ones which use a 12 pin and the 40 series 16 pin come with an adapter for 8 pin connectors. So if your PSU is good quality and enough for the card you're looking to buy you don't need to worry about it.

 

[velocityg4]

Check the individual card specs. I think it varies by card or manufacturer. At least for the 3080.

I’d check with Corsair. They probably make an official cable you may buy. For whichever card you go with.

 

[hotaru.hino]

Verify with the card which connector it uses, but otherwise Corsair makes an official 12VHPwr cable so you can plug in your PSU straight into the card without converters.