Corsair Prepares for Power-Hungry Next-Gen GPUs with 12V-2x6 Connectors

Corsair confirms its power supplies will support upcoming GPUs, which may require significantly more power than current models.

Nvidia's RTX 50 series, potentially launching at CES 2025, is expected to maintain the 12V-2x6 power connector, accommodating higher power demands.
Speculation suggests the RTX 5090 could require up to 600 watts of power, a substantial increase from the RTX 4090's 450 watts.
Corsair's current power supply units, including the RMe, Shift, and HXi series, are confirmed to support these high power requirements.
The transition to 12V-2x6 connectors aims to resolve previous issues with 12VHPWR connectors, which caused overheating in earlier GPU models.
AMD and Intel are also expected to adopt the 12V-2x6 standard, though their upcoming GPUs are unlikely to match Nvidia's high power needs.