The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is one of the most power-hungry graphics cards in the world. With a base TGP of 575W, you need a very powerful power supply to run it. However, the latest leaked prototype of the RTX 5090 suggests it could have been even more demanding. Four Power Connectors for More Power https://twitter.com/yuuki_ans/status/1926903505274433943 According to the leak that includes a photo of an early prototype of the RTX 5090, this version of the card had no less than four 16-pin power connectors. This setup would allow the card to draw up to a shocking 2,400W of power,
    • AnAmericanPotato@programming.devEnglish
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      19 days ago

      Almost has to be. 2400W would put it completely outside the consumer market. Consumer PSUs don’t go that high. Home power outlets don’t go that high unless you have special electrical work done. I can hardly imagine what a cooling system for a nearly 3KW system would look like.

        • AnAmericanPotato@programming.devEnglish
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          19 days ago

          Oh! I knew European outlets operated at higher voltage, but I didn’t know the standard circuits supported such high current. Jealous!

            • CmdrShepard42@lemm.eeEnglish
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              19 days ago

              And wiring is typically rated for current limits not voltage (within reason). Some 12 gauge wire doesn’t care if you’re pushing 12V, 120V, or 240V but is only rated for 20A.