the real problem is the GPUs took the lead on the power demands rather than have the PSU oem’s wrangle Nvidia & AMD in stating the GPU power spikes can make their PSU go out of ATX spec. Out of curiosity what are your plans for the current PSU? If it was me, I would use the current PSU until the oems iron out the new 12V-2×6 connector which replaces the current 12VHPWR connector. Corsair did go 2x 8pin sockets (ready for 12v-2x6 just need the cable) on its modular panel for its new PSU while I believe (I’m 75% sure but not positive) that seasonic is 12+4 making it backwards compatible with 12V-2×6 but it won’t get all the enhanced protection that the RM1200x shift would offer once they straighten out 12V-2×6 which all the upcoming GPUs will support. Like I said, my two cents if it was me.
You checked the Seasonic VERTEX GX-1200? Its a brand new PSU they just started making this year I believe. I have not looked much into this issue with PSUs. I do know Both the Vertex GX-1200 and the RM1200x shift both have the native 12VHPWR single port connector and are ATX 3.0 and PCIE 5.0 “ready”
I really dont know a lot about PSUs other than what wattage to get and why. Most of my Hardware knowledge is with Motherboards and CPUs, GPUs and Monitors
so if you go to your link and look at gallery , you will see the 12+4 connector under the words “vertex” (the have the back flipped from bottom to top in the image)
now go to corsair web site and looks up the RM1200x shift, and under its gallery you will see no 12+4 as they rely on 2x 8pin sockets for the 12VHPWR connector
It was delivered yesterday I mean I can return it but yes I have it. Ordered it because I wanted the native 12VHPWR cable. This one has the actually 12VHPWR connector single port on the PSU. Instead of needing an adapter cable. https://seasonic.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/feature-pics/Vertex-PCIe-gen-5.png
Like I said when it comes to PSUs all I know is what wattage to buy and why. My knowledge ends there. I am however very knowledgeable when it comes to with Motherboards and CPUs, GPUs and Monitors. Just not PSUs other than what wattage to use.
I can’t post links but Aris (from my previous post) is pretty much the top PSU reviewer around and runs Cybenetics Labs but his personal web site (along with his youtube channel) is HardwareBusters. Check out his web sit and some articles titles below to help you out.
This means instead of 1 12vhpwr port on both ends its 2 6 pin PCIE ports on the PSU end and 1 12vhpwr port on the graphics card end correct? Because thats what the Corsair RM1200x Shift has. Like I said before my PSU knowledge is you need X amount of wattage buy a ______ wattage PSU. It ends there
BTW I may return the Seasonic for the Corsair RM1200x Shift. Im also doing another 7950x build. After using the 13900k to get it where I like it performance and temp wise it required soo much tweaking and was still slightly unstable. So I had more to do. Where with the 7950x I just set a -15 Curve with PBO2 and thermal limited it at 85c. Boom done. No blue screens no nothing. So much easier. So returned the 13900k for another 7950x. Also being able to just drop in 8000 series next year if I want to is nice too.
When it comes to undervolting I guess Ryzen has spoiled me.
basically, instead of the 12+4 port on the modular panel (the 12VHPWR connector) the corsair has a pair of 2x 8pins for the 12VHPWR connector. That connection type on the corsiar will fully support the upcoming 12V-2×6 connection (with a new cable) while the seasonic will be backwards compatible but not offer all the features 12V-2×6 offers. It’s not a game changing deal but with a new purchase you may as well get the one that offers easier use as opposed to a work around. Nothing against seasonic (currently have on in my gaming rig and build more with seasonic oem units) but between the two I would definitely get the corsair as it’s well built and fully supports 12V-2×6. Part of the problem of being an early adapter in tech is better tech or standards can be just around the corner.
*just make sure your case supports the side connector set up on the corsair shift (most do)
it’s intel’s Achilles heal; more cache, more cores, add in HT yet the die gets smaller? The amount of power some of these flagships pull and the cooling they need is eye opening from just a decade ago.
This build though I’m saving money by going with the Asus ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming-E WiFi over the Asus ROG Strix x670e Gaming-E Wifi. Snagged it for $315 vs $485 for the x670. It seems the only thing Im giving up is 1 extra PCIE 5.0 m.2 slot. I only need 2 though. 2 out of 3 m.2 slots on the Asus ROG Strix B650e Gaming-E wifi are PCIE 5.0 which is nuts for a B650. It also has Q Code reader which is all I need. The B650 is 16+2 power stages vs 18+2 (complete overkill) on the x670. Normally I pay more fore quality so I was torn on it. bec Im just a sucker like that
18 Phase -16x 70A 70A MPS2129 MOSFETs for Vcore. That will handle the majority of gamers even on flagships CPUs. The people who actually need 18+2 “know” they need 18+2.
I mean it’s Asus so you know the board will have a solid build and great BIOS support if any issues show up. For tinkering I personally like Gigabyte BIOS but I have no issue with Asus and actually like their BIOS over MSI (my current rig has a MSI tomahawk). I would personally choose the B650 over the x670. Interesting both boards use the ALC4080 (you figure the 4082 on the x670) as Ive yet to hear either one but you will have to let me know how the audio is.
Yeah seems like complete overkill to me. Even on a 7950x. Ordered the Asus ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming-E WiFi and it will be here tues morning Picking this over the x670 version I feel like Im only losing a few bells and whistles that I will most likely never use. The corsair shift arrives today. So Tuesday I can finish my new build
Its amazing on my old rig I gave to my husband I was on the x670 version. The Audio and Fan controllers are one of the main reasons I always buy the strix. That and I have never ever in 10+ years had a strix board let me down
-25 ALL CORE Curve with PBO2. 100% stable. My old one was iffy at -18. So stuck to -15 to be totally stable. Also running 6000mhz CL28. Stable soo far. 2hr mem test. Passed. Real world testing (played Jedi Survivor for 3hrs last night) Passed.
Picking this over the x670 version I feel like Im only losing a few bells and whistles that I will most likely never use. The corsair shift arrives today. So Tuesday I can finish my new build 
