MSI is preparing for the arrival of NVIDIA’s next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards with a key upgrade to its high-end X870E motherboards. These motherboards will now feature dedicated 8-pin power connectors, designed to provide additional power to the PCIe Gen5 lanes. This is a crucial addition as the Gen5 lanes, which power the new GPUs, consume significantly more power compared to their Gen4 predecessors.
The increased power demand becomes even more critical when considering users who might be running multiple high-end RTX 50 series graphics cards on a single motherboard. This is where the dedicated 8-pin power connectors come into play, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply for the demanding workloads these graphics cards will handle.
MSI isn’t the only motherboard manufacturer implementing this feature, with other companies also adopting dedicated power connectors for their high-end boards. This trend highlights the significant power requirements of the upcoming RTX 50 series, which are expected to push the boundaries of graphics performance.
According to leaks, NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series will see a considerable increase in power consumption, with the top-of-the-line RTX 5090 rumored to have a TDP of 500W. The RTX 5080 is reportedly expected to draw 350W, while the RTX 5070, 5060, and 5050 are expected to consume 220W, 170W, and 100W, respectively.
These power requirements underscore the importance of MSI’s dedicated 8-pin power connectors on its X870E motherboards. They ensure that these high-end motherboards can handle the demanding power needs of the RTX 50 series, guaranteeing a stable and efficient performance even under heavy workloads. As NVIDIA prepares to unveil its latest generation of graphics cards, MSI is ensuring that its motherboards are ready to meet the demands of this powerful new hardware.
