Cool GTX
You misunderstood me.
 
Even if we are talking 1 stock number of GPU --- the power sockets are molded and have tolerances ---- they are rigid soldered to the PCB - which has tolerances
 
So the assembled PCB with soldered sockets, has stacked tolerances --- the rigid Power Link like wise has stacked tolerances.
 
So unless they have some wiggle room in the Power Link design -- issues are bound to happen as you have two rigid ports to align on both parts
 
Sure hope the sockets in the Power Link can float - mounted in silicone or urethane and self align with out stressing the PCB and solder joints

Sorry,
I doubt that it is as complex as all that.
Seems they can just snap in wired connectors... no need for a pcb, its just a hard, shaped extension.
1070 FTW 8+8 connector, X 2.. 32 crimped pins, 16x lead wires, molded housings... cheap , easy.
 
Hell, I'll mold em, if they will let me.. crimp, assemble, QC and ship if EVGA wants.
 
Still need one for myself though.. so hurry up already EVGA..

Slimshiesty

Cool GTX
You misunderstood me.
 
Even if we are talking 1 stock number of GPU --- the power sockets are molded and have tolerances ---- they are rigid soldered to the PCB - which has tolerances
 
So the assembled PCB with soldered sockets, has stacked tolerances --- the rigid Power Link like wise has stacked tolerances.
 
So unless they have some wiggle room in the Power Link design -- issues are bound to happen as you have two rigid ports to align on both parts
 
Sure hope the sockets in the Power Link can float - mounted in silicone or urethane and self align with out stressing the PCB and solder joints

Sorry,
I doubt that it is as complex as all that.
Seems they can just snap in wired connectors... no need for a pcb, its just a hard, shaped extension.
1070 FTW 8+8 connector, X 2.. 32 crimped pins, 16x lead wires, molded housings... cheap , easy.
 
Hell, I'll mold em, if they will let me.. crimp, assemble, QC and ship if EVGA wants.
 
Still need one for myself though.. so hurry up already EVGA..

Saw a video the other day:
 
Actually it is a bus bar system; which explains how they will adjust for each GPU.

Slimshiesty
 
 
Can you share a link ?

Video link: https://youtu.be/U02UG_E1vLk?t=25s
(didn't embed the video on purpose)

niwayama
EVGA Power Link (connector adapter)I'd like to buy it.Please mail it.
 
 

You'll have to wait until it's available from the website. 

So looking forward to getting 4 to complete my DG-87 build!

it's here.
 
http://www.evga.com/articles/01051/evga-powerlink/

Even Better:
Buy an EVGA GeForce GTX 10 Series, Get EVGA PowerLink, FREE! 

Already registered for that free powerlink offer. Just need a pre-order page to get one for the 970 SC that is also in my system.

 
I just requested mine.          

Just a heads up..
 
Heres my situation, I purchased two Nvidia GTX 1080's one for me one for my son, it wasnt until I went to register them that I was told that EVGA and Nvidia are different, I was under the impression that EVGA and Nvidia were the same, well I missed out on two free games and two free powerlinks while paying $699.99 each.
 
Just info for those out there buying these cards  from EVGA/Nvidia, they are different and dont offer the same benefits/perks. While EVGA does offer perks, Nvidia does not.
 
All of my previous GPU's and PSU's are EVGA, and not Nvidia, I will definitely pay closer attention to what "name" I am purchasing in the future.

Was really hoping this would provide some much needed additional clearance for the height of some of the taller cards (i.e. FTW/Classy etc.) But looking at the pictures, and the one below in particular, it doesn't seem that will be the case . I originally thought the "bar" width would be the only offset, but clearly you still have the full original connector and THEN the width of this Power Link.
 
What I am really wanting is a 1070 FTW for my Air240 build and it looks like I will still just need to go with low profile "90deg" connectors to keep the wiring from pressing up hard against the window. Or go with a different likely reference based card (Gaming, SC or FE).

Is the powerlink only for Pascal?

So they start shipping November 1st YAY 
30 Dollars US

I requested 2 powerlinks for my 1070 FTW SLI and nothing happened. I received an e-mail that I was registered in the promotion but nothing related to the shipment or anything else. Is there someone who received the adaptors? Any ideea about shipment prices to Europe and payment methods?

_cramil
Was really hoping this would provide some much needed additional clearance for the height of some of the taller cards (i.e. FTW/Classy etc.) But looking at the pictures, and the one below in particular, it doesn't seem that will be the case . I originally thought the "bar" width would be the only offset, but clearly you still have the full original connector and THEN the width of this Power Link.
 
What I am really wanting is a 1070 FTW for my Air240 build and it looks like I will still just need to go with low profile "90deg" connectors to keep the wiring from pressing up hard against the window. Or go with a different likely reference based card (Gaming, SC or FE).

Just installed mine, and I actually think it reduced my clearance, i.e. the width of the powelink arm on top of the width of the connector, as shown in _cramil's pic, is actually more than if I just had the wires coming out of the card, because the wires can be bent away while the powerlink can't. Also, if you install the side arm flush with the card body, the end of the top arm covers up the edge of the LED lit text on the 1070 FTW.
 
_cramil, do you have a link to one of these 90-deg connectors you speak of?