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MSI Adds 8-Pin Connector to X870E Motherboards for Next-Gen RTX 50 GPUs

Evelyn Blake
Last updated: 27 August 2024 16:13
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The latest models of MSI X870E have incorporated an 8-pin auxiliary power connector as part of future-proofing their hardware. This addition is majorly tailored to power the future NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs for Graphics Processing Unit. The development was exhibited at Gamescom 2024 where people focused at MSI’s intent to make sure their motherboards will be capable of handling the power-hungry nature in the future graphics card technology.

New Power Features for the Next-Gen

MSI has included the 8-pin connector in its X870E motherboard series so that users are ready for the anticipated high-power draw of the upcoming NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs. The connector is useful for PCIe lanes and adds power while also addressing issues with currents and thermal problems that were the case with the previous generation such as the 12VHPWR.

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MSI Motherboards with the 8-pin Connector

The addition of the auxiliary connector is not limited to just one model. MSI has expanded this feature across multiple motherboards in the X870E lineup, including:

  • MPG X870E Carbon
  • MEG ACE
  • MEG GODLIKE
  • MPG Carbon WIFI

With this new configuration, these boards promise enhanced stability for graphics cards, allowing gamers and professionals alike to push their hardware to new limits.

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Technical Specifications

Below is a table detailing the key specifications of MSI’s X870E motherboards:

ModelPCIe SlotsVRM PhasesM.2 SlotsNew 8-Pin Connector
MPG X870E Carbon2 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0204Yes
MEG ACE2 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0184Yes
MEG GODLIKE2 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0225Yes
MPG Carbon WIFI2 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0184Yes

However, MSI is not alone in this case, many other companies have also come up with such a gadget. Other manufacturers have also followed suite including ASUS with their X870E ROG Crosshair HERO, a clear indication that the industry is preparing itself for next-gen GPUs. Since the use of GPU technology continues to advance, the motherboard companies are working hard to make sure their own production meets higher wattage demands while not causing the negative impacts on both performance and stability.

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Preparing for The Future

The transition to 8-pin connectors for all the models in the MSI X870E series can be considered as a major technological advancement. While NVIDIA and AMD continue to strive for faster and better GPUs, companies like MSI make sure that their motherboards remain compatible with such upgrades. For gamers, content creators, and professionals, this means an even better, significantly more efficient system capable of meeting the demands of the future. The fact that MSI is planning for the handling of the next- gen power demands demonstrates that the company is not just anxious about the present demand but also planning for the future demand in order to have its clients ready for the future.

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Evelyn Blake is an investor in technology and journalist who has been in the nascent space since 2014. Her love and passion for technological innovations made her delve deeper into the world of technology evolution. As a journalist, Evelyn has been covering latest trends and emerging gadgetries. She is a philanthropist and human rights activist.

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