Thoughts on 12VHPWR Implementation for GPUs?

[YobB1n]

Just a bit curious on speculation of if/when 12VHPWR will be implemented for consumer GPUs. I'm currently looking to upgrade my old power supply in preperation for a new GPU (either a 40xx or 30xx this fall) since I've had a few issues with my current one. I think it's unlikely that either Nvidia or AMD's next gen cards will feature PCIe gen 5 power delivery, but I'm unsure if it's worth it to wait for more 12VHPWR power supplies to hit the market to truly future-proof my new PSU, or buy a normal PSU now for a much lower price.

[Mayday793]

My best speculation would be that once this does come to market, theres gonna be some sort intermediary step that allows users that have older PSUs with enough wattage the handle the new GPUs. This could be done with some sort of adapter or maybe even a programable dongle of sorts. 

I'm thinking of like our current switch from ddr4 to ddr5, we have 12000 series intel cpus that support both depending on which motherboard you get. Or even the TPM2.0 requirement for windows 11, you may not have a cpu with a TPM2.0 module but you can go out and buy a 30$ tpm module to add to your motherboard to get that functionality.
I dont think you should try and wait it out since youll end up buying something really expensive just so you can "future proof" your build juuuust a bit longer. 
I personally bought a new 1000w psu just yesterday and i'm quite confident it's not gonna become Ewaste just because the manufacturers decided to start using 12vhpwer.

[Poinkachu]

51 minutes ago, YobB1n said:

Just a bit curious on speculation of if/when 12VHPWR will be implemented for consumer GPUs. I'm currently looking to upgrade my old power supply in preperation for a new GPU (either a 40xx or 30xx this fall) since I've had a few issues with my current one. I think it's unlikely that either Nvidia or AMD's next gen cards will feature PCIe gen 5 power delivery, but I'm unsure if it's worth it to wait for more 12VHPWR power supplies to hit the market to truly future-proof my new PSU, or buy a normal PSU now for a much lower price.

Pretty sure they will supply adapters or some sort. Or you know, more current PCIE plug needed.
Not everyone willing to buy a new PSU, especially if it's an expensive one.

Some RTX3000 founders edition is using it, they supplied adapter. The AIBs still go with widely used PCIE & ditched the 12v plug completely.
That kinda thing need to be done slowly over some period of time, or it will be just a massive shock to the community.

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2 hours ago, YobB1n said:

Just a bit curious on speculation of if/when 12VHPWR will be implemented for consumer GPUs. I'm currently looking to upgrade my old power supply in preperation for a new GPU (either a 40xx or 30xx this fall) since I've had a few issues with my current one. I think it's unlikely that either Nvidia or AMD's next gen cards will feature PCIe gen 5 power delivery, but I'm unsure if it's worth it to wait for more 12VHPWR power supplies to hit the market to truly future-proof my new PSU, or buy a normal PSU now for a much lower price.

For the fifteenth time... The two sense wires in play just need to be terminated to ground to designate a 600W GPU capable graphics card can be powered by the PSU. 

 

That means, with a properly wires cable, a modular PSU from 15 years ago can power a 40 series GPU.