The REAL Solution to Burning GPU Connectors

[Sveeno]

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Seasonic is here at Computex 2025 with some really cool new tech that might just save your GPU from overheating due to the infamous 12-pin connector. They're also showcasing a 3200W PSU, a monitoring solution for 12V-2x6 connectors, loads of new colours for their Focus series, and a new Noctua edition PRIME PSU.

[Dutch_Master]

That 3.2kW PSU is rated well beyond even EU outlet ratings (2.2kW), so realistically would only be sold to server makers and data centres. So why did Linus show this off, now that gamers know about it they'd want one ('cuz, "want one!" factor  ) and overload their house circuits, causing fires. Sometimes creators should protect their audience (selected members, that is) from their own stupidity by not showing stuff they shouldn't be using anyway.

 

Rest of the vid is fine, got to watch it early on Floatplane, sub now so you can have early access too!

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(OK, did this offset my comments above?)

[Lurick]

20 minutes ago, Dutch_Master said:

That 3.2kW PSU is rated well beyond even EU outlet ratings (2.2kW), so realistically would only be sold to server makers and data centres. So why did Linus show this off, now that gamers know about it they'd want one ('cuz, "want one!" factor  ) and overload their house circuits, causing fires. Sometimes creators should protect their audience (selected members, that is) from their own stupidity by not showing stuff they shouldn't be using anyway.

 

Rest of the vid is fine, got to watch it early on Floatplane, sub now so you can have early access too!

https://www.floatplane.com

 

(OK, did this offset my comments above?)

No silly! Moar watts == faster frames!

[OhioYJ]

19 minutes ago, Dutch_Master said:

 and overload their house circuits, causing fires. 

To be fair your homes circuit breaker (or fuses in some cases) should do this. 

[Poinkachu]

13 minutes ago, Lurick said:

No silly! Moar watts == faster frames!

I heard fire can move at 300fps.

[Lurick]

5 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

I heard fire can move at 300fps.

But if you ray trace the fire it only moves at 150fps  

[Dutch_Master]

11 minutes ago, OhioYJ said:

To be fair your homes circuit breaker (or fuses in some cases) should do this. 

True, provided those are actually installed, and rated, correctly. But those stupid enough to want to use a 3.2kW PSU in a domestic dwelling are also stupid enough to change said fuse for one that won't blow when said PSU is powered on.   (admittedly, circuit breakers are more difficult to change, but not beyond the scope of stupid DIY gamers)

 

Thing is, there will always be folk who strongly believe the Laws of Physics do NOT apply to their setup, so they can have something to one-up their friends, just because... (and I'm afraid a lot of those are actually US-ians , mostly due to a lack of general education)

[manikyath]

34 minutes ago, Dutch_Master said:

That 3.2kW PSU is rated well beyond even EU outlet ratings

german/french outlets (that are basicly used in the entirety of west europe) are rated for 3.6KW.

 

36 minutes ago, Dutch_Master said:

So why did Linus show this off, now that gamers know about it they'd want one ('cuz, "want one!" factor  ) and overload their house circuits, causing fires.

several issues here:

- it's not because the power supply can pull 3kw that it will pull 3kw. most people will struggle overloading a 1200w psu, let alone tripling that.

- even the most barebones hilareously dated dogshyte EU electrical installation will blow a fuse well before the wires in the walls reach anywhere near dangerous conditions. the type of house installation that would be dangerous with this power supply will arguably be even more dangerous with stuff everyone already has in their home: vaccuum cleaners, space heaters, a kettle, etc...

- somehow connecting a 10 second product showcase to "all gamers" going "shut up and take my money", to house fires.. is such a stretch you have found a new material to make rubber bands out of. the majority of the "lol i want this" crowd will likely nope right out when they see the price.

[Poinkachu]

6 minutes ago, Lurick said:

But if you ray trace the fire it only moves at 150fps  

But it's more beautiful

PSA: Please do not stand near raging fire to observe it.

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, Dutch_Master said:

True, provided those are actually installed, and rated, correctly. But those stupid enough to want to use a 3.2kW PSU in a domestic dwelling are also stupid enough to change said fuse for one that won't blow when said PSU is powered on.   (admittedly, circuit breakers are more difficult to change, but not beyond the scope of stupid DIY gamers)

have you like.. ever used any household equipment? did you know most vaccum cleaners will damage their cable if used improperly? did you know there's kitchen equipment that'll pull just as much power as this power supply?

 

also, did you know that building code requires fuse holders to be keyed so higher spec fuses cant be inserted, and.. once again.. a PC power supply is the last thing to worry about.

[Kisai]

40 minutes ago, Dutch_Master said:

That 3.2kW PSU is rated well beyond even EU outlet ratings

 

You'd need a 30A 120V circuit to run it, or a 15A 240V circuit.

NEMA L5-30R outlets (120V) 

 

https://blog.packetsar.com/wp-content/uploads/Power_and_Cooling_Cheat_Sheet.pdf

The real problem is wiring one outside of a commercial building, because chances are the only outlet in your house that can pull this is the stove(range) or clothes dryer (NEMA 14-30R) if you have one.

 

[manikyath]

4 minutes ago, Kisai said:

 

You'd need a 30A 120V circuit to run it, or a 15A 240V circuit.

NEMA L5-30R outlets (120V) 

some wording in the video implied it wont do that on 120V.

i presume it's power limited based on input current, presumably at 16A because EU standards.

[Poinkachu]

I guess the real solution is to buy a presumably very expensive PSU, even if you are using just a mid-end Nvidia GPU.

Since I think I saw news about a 5070 with melted connector.

[Lurick]

13 hours ago, Poinkachu said:

But it's more beautiful

PSA: Please do not stand near raging fire to observe it.

Instructions unclear

Penis caught in fire

[Average Nerd]

19 hours ago, Dutch_Master said:

That 3.2kW PSU is rated well beyond even EU outlet ratings (2.2kW)

EU type F outlets are rated for 3,68kW (230V 16A), usually fused at 13A (2,99kW), where did you get 2,2kW from?

 

Yeah, you still won't get the full 3,2kW from a properly installed outlet, but you will get more than 2,2kW.

[manikyath]

17 minutes ago, Average Nerd said:

where did you get 2,2kW from?

the european sockets that are rated at 2.2kw, used in italy and switzerland. but there's also variants rated at 3.6kw.

hilareously, they do have a 20A variant used in south africa, which makes them rated for 4.6KW...

 

in case you hadnt noticed, european plug standards are quite confusing, but that doesnt excuse someone with "dutch" in their name to get it that wrong.. because if anyone, the dutch love to put 3.6kw worth of stuff on a single outlet...

[Senzelian]

I asked for this years ago. People even laughed at me for suggesting the PSU should do the work if Nvidia isn't willing to.