TweakTown

MSI's new Z890 motherboards have an additional 8-pin PCIe power connection, here's why

Is it for the upcoming release of the GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080? NVIDIA's next-gen flagship graphics cards are rumored (from multiple credible sources) to require 600W and 400W of power, ...
TweakTown

MSI's world's first active, instant protection for power supplies protects GPUs

GPU Safeguard and GPU Safeguard+ monitor the electrical current delivered to the GPU and shut off power long before any ...
Hosted on MSN

Custom MSI RTX 5060 Ti models surface with 16-pin power connectors and PCIe 5.0 x8

Nvidia is preparing to launch the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti to compete with AMD and the best graphics cards on the market. Meanwhile, VideoCardz has leaked various custom models from MSI, displaying the use ...
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Asus swaps out the PCIe x16 connector for x8 on new RTX 5060 Ti GPUs — Gigabyte does the opposite with x16 upgrade to its WindForce Max card

As observed by hardware enthusiast Uniko's Hardware, Asus and Gigabyte have launched new versions of their GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models, which are among the best graphics cards currently available. In ...
HotHardware

ASUS Mods The PCIe Slot To Deliver 250W To GPUs Without A Power Cable

Could an ASUS prototype PCIe connector spell the end of bulky, unsightly power cables for graphics cards? We may soon find out—ASUS is showcasing a "magic modification" to the standard PCIe slot, ...
PC Gamer

MSI's X870 and X870E motherboards come with an auxiliary 8-pin power connector, which could indicate some scary next-gen GPU power consumption levels

Up to 225W from the board alone, with god knows how much extra from GPU mounted connectors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. MSI ...
PCGamesN

MSI's new motherboard connector can boost gaming GPU power by 252W

MSI has unveiled a new lineup of X870 and X870E AMD motherboard options, which include an extra eight-pin PCIe power connector on the board, boosting the overall ability of the board to power your GPU ...
ExtremeTech

MSI X870 Boards for AMD CPUs to Offer 8-Pin Auxiliary PCIe Power

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Ars Technica

I need an extra PCIe power connector

I'm getting an 8800gtx soon and that beast requires 2 PCIe power connectors, however, my PSU only has one. Is it possible to convert a SATA or a molex power cable to PCIe? Are there any other options ...
Geeky Gadgets

Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe connection unlocked via reverse engineering

Reverse engineering is a methodical process that involves deconstructing complex systems into simpler parts to gain a comprehensive understanding of how they work. YouTuber “George Smart, M1GEO” has ...
Liliputing

This $10 Raspberry Pi adapter provides two full-sized HDMI ports and a PCIe connector

Waveshare’s new PCIe to M.2 multifunction adapter for the Raspberry Pi 5 is a $10 accessory that’s basically an updated version of last year’s HDMI adapter. Like its predecessor, it’s a small board ...