How to Protect Your Video Card – Choosing the Right Power Supply

The new generation of video cards are finally presented in all modifications – from the top 5090 to the popular 5060, so it's time to choose the new star of your PC. And to make sure that it does not suddenly flare up during operation, it is worth taking care of a high-quality power supply, perhaps even with additional features for protection and maximum stability of the video card. And now we will consider what Asus offers in this regard.

ASUS has several different lines of PC power supplies, to suit different audiences, tastes and wallets:

• ROG Strix Platinum is designed for gamers who value style and performance.
• ROG Thor for PC enthusiasts seeking the highest levels of power.
• ROG Loki brings Platinum-standard performance to the SFX-L size for compact Mini-ITX builds.
• ASUS TUF Gaming is built to withstand extreme conditions for years to come.
• ASUS Prime offers the most versatile solution for business and home PCs.

Optimal power

If you're not sure how much power your next build will require, ASUS has a interactive power supply calculator , which will offer the power you need based on the components in your build.

Extended functionality

But power supplies differ not only in the classic parameters of power and efficiency certification. A good modern power supply offers the user additional technologies, the purpose of which is to protect your PC from troubles and provide you with such performance that you will not even mention the power supply and its operation.

Innovative GaN transistors are up to 30% more energy efficient than standard transistors. In addition, the smaller size of GaN transistors allows for a more orderly arrangement of components in the device package. This design leaves more space for heatsinks and improves ventilation for efficient heat dissipation.

ASUS's top-end power supplies also feature a patented new intelligent voltage regulator GPU-First (IVS): This feature improves voltage stability by 45%, even during demanding gaming sessions and overclocking. By monitoring the voltage needs of the graphics card, ROG Thor III and ROG Strix Platinum power supplies can adapt their power supply faster, ensuring stable, optimal PC performance.

Most modern graphics cards use the new 12VHPWR connection standard. The new generation of ROG and TUF Gaming power supplies come with 12V-2x6 cables included, meaning you won’t need a separate adapter for the new graphics card. The 16-pin PCIe cable is capable of delivering up to 600W of power to the latest PCIe 5.1 graphics cards.

Updated PCIe connectors use copper contacts for improved power efficiency and cooler operation. Connector temperatures are reduced by 29% (to 12,3°C) compared to the previous generation, ensuring high performance and stability when using the most powerful graphics cards.

Conclusions

No matter which PSU you choose, you can rest assured that with ASUS and ROG components, your system will receive reliable, stable power that will keep you running smoothly for years to come.