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No, it won't be harmful. The ATX 3.0 PSU supports 12VHPWR and is compatible with the 3090TI.

No, it won't be harmful. The ATX 3.0 PSU supports 12VHPWR and is compatible with the 3090TI.

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Moon_Claw
Member
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11-29-2022, 09:42 PM
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Hello everyone, I currently have a 3090TI with a 12VHPWR adapter, but now I'm considering upgrading to an ATX 3.0 PSU like Be Quiet Straight Power 12. My concern is whether using a single native 12VHPWR from the PSU directly to the 3090TI could be risky—could it cause damage or overheating? Please advise!
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Moon_Claw
11-29-2022, 09:42 PM #1

Hello everyone, I currently have a 3090TI with a 12VHPWR adapter, but now I'm considering upgrading to an ATX 3.0 PSU like Be Quiet Straight Power 12. My concern is whether using a single native 12VHPWR from the PSU directly to the 3090TI could be risky—could it cause damage or overheating? Please advise!

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missalinia5
Junior Member
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12-04-2022, 06:59 PM
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The premium 40xx and 50xx models face issues with melting power connectors. This stems from flawed power load balancing they implemented on those high-end cards. If a power cable is faulty, damaged, or improperly seated, it leads to complications. The 30xx series avoids this problem due to superior power load balancing; even with severely damaged cables, the GPU would likely fail to start. Refer to the video for more details.
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missalinia5
12-04-2022, 06:59 PM #2

The premium 40xx and 50xx models face issues with melting power connectors. This stems from flawed power load balancing they implemented on those high-end cards. If a power cable is faulty, damaged, or improperly seated, it leads to complications. The 30xx series avoids this problem due to superior power load balancing; even with severely damaged cables, the GPU would likely fail to start. Refer to the video for more details.

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ryangreiner
Junior Member
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12-06-2022, 11:17 AM
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We've relied on this connector for many years now, and only a small number have encountered issues. Most problems involved 40 and 50 series cards. The 3090Ti supports native 12VHPWR, actually being the first card to do so—unlike the 3090 which was limited to 12-pin connectors.
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ryangreiner
12-06-2022, 11:17 AM #3

We've relied on this connector for many years now, and only a small number have encountered issues. Most problems involved 40 and 50 series cards. The 3090Ti supports native 12VHPWR, actually being the first card to do so—unlike the 3090 which was limited to 12-pin connectors.