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[JollyJamma]

i wouldn't have recommended it otherwise


3.0 or 3.1 doesn't really matter. the main change from 3.0 to 3.1 is actually the 12vhpwr sensing connector
but in other respects, a 3.0 compliant psu is actually better because they downgraded several requirements in the 3.0 spec, to "preferable" in the 3.1 spec
(ie doesn't have to meet these requirements in the 3.1 spec, whereas they had to, in the 3.0 spec)
whereas a 3.1 12vhpwr cable will fit a 3.0 psu no issues

either way, for a reasonably high-end build with adequate budget, i cannot see why anyone would not get a atx 3.0/3.1 psu

So early adopters of the new ATX spec paid to beta test a new product standard? Great.

Also, is Nvidia dropping that GPU power connector for a new standard? Thought I saw something about them confirming that the new standard had flaws and was being replaced.

 

[tamzzy]

So early adopters of the new ATX spec paid to beta test a new product standard? Great.

well they beta tested the connector, which is still a POS (power density for the connector is too high, with very little margin)

but for the spec (psu) itself, the 3.0 spec is more stringent...
...so if given a choice, i would get a 3.0 psu over a 3.1 psu

Also, is Nvidia dropping that GPU power connector for a new standard? Thought I saw something about them confirming that the new standard had flaws and was being replaced.

are they? i heard rumours swirling around they were just going to use 2x 12vhpwr instead
i don't pay much attention to rumours though