Does the RTX 4080 needs the special cable adapter?

[SilverPigtail]

Hi everyone,

I've been considering to buy an RTX 4080, but I've read that the 4090 needs a special cable adapter. Does the 4080 needs this adapter too? That default adapter runs in a lot of problems since it can burns out the GPU and if the 4080 needs it too I think I'll pass.

Have a nice day! ^^

[r0llinlacs]

Just wait for the 7900xt

It won't melt and it won't cost $10,000 and it will be 90% of the 4090 performance at worst.

[SilverPigtail]

Messaggio originale di r0llinlacs:

Just wait for the 7900xt

It won't melt and it won't cost $10,000 and it will be 90% of the 4090 performance at worst.

I'm not really a fan of AMD hardware, but lately I'm considering it. Thanks for the answer.

[Supafly]

likely have the adapter cable 3 not 4 plugs. The issue seems to be partly down to user error by not fully inserting the cable and then bending it too soon affecting the connection of the pins. Provided you fully plug a cable in and don't bend in to tight near the plug you should be fine.

Have a look at GamersNexus video on this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig2px7ofKhQ

[PopinFRESH]

Yes the 4080 will also use 12VHPWR connector. You will need either a 3x 8pin adapter that should come with the card or you will need a PCIe5 compatible PSU that has a native 12VHPWR cable

[SilverPigtail]

Messaggio originale di Supafly:

likely have the adapter cable 3 not 4 plugs. The issue seems to be partly down to user error by not fully inserting the cable and then bending it too soon affecting the connection of the pins. Provided you fully plug a cable in and don't bend in to tight near the plug you should be fine.

Have a look at GamersNexus video on this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig2px7ofKhQ

Messaggio originale di PopinFRESH:

Yes the 4080 will also use 12VHPWR connector. You will need either a 3x 8pin adapter that should come with the card or you will need a PCIe5 compatible PSU that has a native 12VHPWR cable

Thanks for the video and the info. In this case, I've been told to not to use the cable that comes with the GPU, is there a brand o a specific cable that you can recommend me?

Edit: I think that the cablemod ones are the best for this.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Unless you can actually find an RTX 4090 below $2K USD and really need that, avoid the RTX 40 series. 7900 XT is going to be $899 USD

[SilverPigtail]

Messaggio originale di r0llinlacs:

lmfao the lengths people go to be fanboys will never cease to amaze me

Hey, don't be like that, I asked a question, nothing more. No need to be rude.

And I didn't say that your option is not good. I've been thinking of getting an AMD this gen.

And I'm not a fanboy of Nvidia, lately, I've run into a lot of problems related to the drivers and I'm really tired of it.

[SilverPigtail]

Messaggio originale di Bad 💀 Motha:

Unless you can actually find an RTX 4090 below $2K USD and really need that, avoid the RTX 40 series. 7900 XT is going to be $899 USD

First I want to see benchmarks. Probably it would be a very good GPU, but having proofs of it would be nice. And thank you for the advise.

[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

If AMD pulls the rug on Nvidia with their new flag ship in terms of efficiency, and price for just 10% lower than Nvidia flag ship, then it be worth to get AMD.

But yea can wait for bench marks before biting the bullet, and yeah I don't trust Nvidia 12 pin connector as of late seeing recurring event keep happening. Not sure why couldn't just make a thicker, and more sturdier pin connector, I mean they're cramming so much into thin single cable which I can't blame why others don't feel too comfortable compare to standard PCI e cables.

[Pocahawtness]

Messaggio originale di SilverPigtail:

Hi everyone,

I've been considering to buy an RTX 4080, but I've read that the 4090 needs a special cable adapter. Does the 4080 needs this adapter too? That default adapter runs in a lot of problems since it can burns out the GPU and if the 4080 needs it too I think I'll pass.

Have a nice day! ^^

The 4080 has a special adaptor too. They are also considered to be extremely poor value for money.

[Supafly]

Messaggio originale di SilverPigtail:

Messaggio originale di Bad 💀 Motha:

Unless you can actually find an RTX 4090 below $2K USD and really need that, avoid the RTX 40 series. 7900 XT is going to be $899 USD

First I want to see benchmarks. Probably it would be a very good GPU, but having proofs of it would be nice. And thank you for the advise. :er_heart:

So far they are better BUT and I can't stress this enough they aren't much of an upgrade because of the price. getting

25% improvement for 25% higher price/50% improvement for 50% higher price

is just 1 to 1. Before when you upgraded you got 25% improvement for around the same price thus more for your money making it worthwhile.

Bottom line is unless you absolutely need the performance and can afford it you money is better spent elsewhere

[SilverPigtail]

Messaggio originale di Dr.Shadowds 🐉:

If AMD pulls the rug on Nvidia with their new flag ship in terms of efficiency, and price for just 10% lower than Nvidia flag ship, then it be worth to get AMD.

But yea can wait for bench marks before biting the bullet, and yeah I don't trust Nvidia 12 pin connector as of late seeing recurring event keep happening. Not sure why couldn't just make a thicker, and more sturdier pin connector, I mean they're cramming so much into thin single cable which I can't blame why others don't feel too comfortable compare to standard PCI e cables.

Yup, I totally agree with that. I want to see those benchs, surely it would be a good gpu!

Messaggio originale di Pirate☠️Pocah:

Messaggio originale di SilverPigtail:

Hi everyone,

I've been considering to buy an RTX 4080, but I've read that the 4090 needs a special cable adapter. Does the 4080 needs this adapter too? That default adapter runs in a lot of problems since it can burns out the GPU and if the 4080 needs it too I think I'll pass.

Have a nice day! ^^

The 4080 has a special adaptor too. They are also considered to be extremely poor value for money.

I don't trust use the default cable, reddit is full o people complaining about it.

[SilverPigtail]

Messaggio originale di Supafly:

Messaggio originale di SilverPigtail:

First I want to see benchmarks. Probably it would be a very good GPU, but having proofs of it would be nice. And thank you for the advise.

So far they are better BUT and I can't stress this enough they aren't much of an upgrade because of the price. getting

25% improvement for 25% higher price/50% improvement for 50% higher price

is just 1 to 1. Before when you upgraded you got 25% improvement for around the same price thus more for your money making it worthwhile.

Bottom line is unless you absolutely need the performance and can afford it you money is better spent elsewhere

These days I'll think about it. I'm not in love with any specific branch. Maybe it's time to try AMD, but still I'm doubtful.

[Annihilator]

I hear the unofficial cable not cover the warranty in cases burn.

For my tips i reccomend to buy first a case atx extended, if you not have, and also a cable original from psu if have for sale on official site.

[SilverPigtail]

Messaggio originale di Annihilator:

I hear the unofficial cable not cover the warranty in cases burn.

For my tips i reccomend to buy first a case atx extended, if you not have, and also a cable original from psu if have for sale on official site.

Got it! Thank you.