One of the least evolved computer components is the power supply. But, due to the demands of new hardware, Intel has upgraded certain elements of this component. Intel has developed the cATX 3.0 connector for the upcoming PCIe Gen 5 graphics cards. In addition, they publish a review of their ATX12VO connector for the latest motherboards.
It seems that the new generation graphics cards based on PCIe 5.0 will have quite high consumption. Intel has updated the ATX 2.0 specifications, which were introduced in 2003 and were about to be out of date. They have also updated the ATX12VO connector to accommodate motherboards’ idle power consumptions.
Intel reveals new data regarding the ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO 2.0 connectors
As we said, the ATX 3.0 connector is designed for graphics cards and other new generation components based on PCIe 5.0. It seeks to offer a higher quality voltage, in addition to increasing the energy supply. And it is that the PCIe 5.0 graphics cards for gaming they could have consumption never seen to date.
Additionally, Intel updates the connector for motherboards ATX12VO to its version 2.0. This connector has not been seen in the general market yet, but it would have some presence in the OEM market. It seems that this connector is intended for your heterogeneous processors that combine efficiency cores with power cores.
As Intel highlights, the keys to the specifications of the ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO 2.0 connectors are as follows:
- 12VHPWR connector (ATX 3.0) is intended to power most (or virtually all) future commercial graphics cards with a PCIe 5.0 interface. This new connector can offer a power of up to 600 watts. This connector includes sideband signals that allow the power supply to tell the graph the maximum power it can supply.
- New excursion limit guidelines PCIe CEM Gen 5 power for new graphics cards that were released in November 2021. Update includes new DC output voltage regulation needed to manage new power excursion requirements
- is added the function I_PSU% to the ATX12VO connector on desktop platforms. This solution was previously only available on mobile platforms and servers. The feature adds benefits to systems that require the use of SFF power supplies. Additionally, it offers cost efficiencies for OEM system builders.
Thinking about the new gaming graphics cards
ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO 2.0 connectors are standardized for maximum power supply compatibility. They are intended for best performance on upcoming desktop graphics cards with PCIe 5.0 interface. Nail graphics cards that will be bigger and more powerful than beforeso they will consume noticeably more.
ATX12VO is also intended to help the hardware industry comply with various government power regulations. For example, the California Energy Commission regulates that idle systems require extremely low idle power consumption.
Intel emphasizes that these specifications will generate improvements in power and performance in the desktop segment. In addition, it indicates that it will allow more flexible and better designs in terms of energy efficiency.
