I'm curious if the 4070 Super uses the same power connection as the 5080. Can anyone clarify if they both require the same kind of power cables?
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Technically, if you're thinking about using an adapter, the 4070 Super typically needs a 12VHPWR cable from 2 PCIe 150W connectors, whereas the 5080 might need something stronger, like 3 PCIe 6+2 connectors. So, if you're asking whether the adapter from the 5080 can be used for the 4070 Super, it likely won't work unless it's a direct cable without adapters. Most quality PSUs should provide sufficient power, though.
Yes, both the 4070 Super and the 5080 use a 16-pin power cable. So in that regard, you're good to go!
Thanks for confirming!
They do use the same type of connection, the 12vhpwr. But keep in mind that the 4070 Super might need a different setup if you're using adapters. The 4070 Super could pull power from 2 PCIe 6x2 connections, while the 5080 generally requires a more robust setup.
Thanks for the detail!
I actually have a friend giving me his old PC with a 5080, and everything's set up for that card. Just wanted to check if the cable he used will work with my 4070 Super.