I also saw that very informative Gamer Nexus video.
 
Keep in mind the bending on the adapter plug is severe bending close to the plug as when someone is trying to squeeze it into a tight space.
Which then causes an increase in resistance on the plug pins.
 
And most importantly it only occurred when constant max current was applied for 10 or more hours in a testing situation. That's 55 amps (660 watts) for 10 or more hours on pins misaligned due to bent cables. I can't think of any gaming session that would draw constant power for any length of time. It is constantly fluctuating load.
 
Sure it needs to be addressed but I 'm sure it would never come up for me. They need to make tighter female connectors to hold the pins tighter along the whole length of the pin. Or bigger pins.
 
However, the 30 connection cycles is a mystery to me.

I thought I heard that the higher OC'd or high OC capable cards will have 2 12+4 pin connectors. Anything over 660W will demand it. I would say anything over 600W for a safety margin which would give a 5 amp buffer.
 
I heard reviewers say that Nvidia is not enabling overclocks that high until more PSU makers have caught up to the needs. I have no idea if that's true.

Mystikalrush
The only thing i would really start to be worried about are these ridiculous 12+4 to 4 x 8pin PCI-e adapters, there's a lot of controversy floating a round with there lifecycle.

JayzTwoCent's latest Youtube on the toppic:
 
SERIOUSLY?? MORE bad news for NVIDIA's 40 Series...
 
 

Since there is some sort of misconception regarding the lifecycles of the adapters, let me point out that the 30 cycles limit is on the 12+4 12vhpwr connector. This is regardless if you use an adapter or or not.

I have a P2 1600W and have ordered this via CableMod:

keep in mind also, the two way communications on the 4-pin - stops GPU from asking more Watts that PSU can deliver

Yea I agree with must here best to wait for 40's to come out finally on market and see what PSU are going make the cut. Best wait

Baasha
Is EVGA at least going to release a new 16-pin cable with 4x 8-pin connectors on the PSU side for the 1600T2? The radio silence on the cable and the ATX 3.0 PSU from EVGA is a bit worrisome.

For what it's worth, we're pretty much radio silent on just about everything we release until either an embargo lifts or we're ready to announce stuff.

mhijazi
Hello guys. Since the embargo is lifted and the reviews are out. Can we have official information that Evga PSU (mine is SuperNova 1600 T2 + sleeved cable kit) is compatible with 4090 ? Are there plans on releasing an official Evga cable (similar to perFE cable) just like what is shared above from CableMod ?

Yes, GeForce RTX 4090 cards are compatible with the 1600 T2, including our sleeved cable kits, provided you use the adapter that comes with the 4090 card. 

well, i guess currently owning one of the best 1440p 240Hz LCDs, EVGA's z690 MOBO, and just a 3090 is a big time blessing;
because i just finished watching ALL of the following vid:
 
The 12VHPWR cable is DANGEROUS! But NVIDIA doesn't agree... (Edit: JayzTwoCents Oct 24, 2022) 
 
 
so my conclusions, for now are that i think i'll first upgrade to:
Alienware AW3423DW LCD.
Alienware AW3423DW Gaming Monitor Review QD-OLED Impresses
This isn't Sponsored. - QD-OLED Monitors Rule! - YouTube
Edit:
Techspot Links:
Alienware AW3423DW 34" QD-OLED Monitor Review
The Best Gaming Monitors - Mid 2022 Update
 
 
i'll suffer with slower FPS, but at least the display will be top notch! anyone in my boat i highly recommend an Alienware AW3423DW over a 4090, because an AW3423DW is only $1,299. Just stand back and watch the smoke (ouch!lol as bad pun ever) settle and enjoy a fantastic LCD instead. And note, that in Spring of '22, they acted like by the end of '22, ppl would be seeing more Gaming OD-OLEDs. (Note: mine has to be G-Sync Ultimate like this Alienware AW3423DW is.) But i'm not seeing any. At least the Alienware AW3423DW LCDs have had plenty of road testing and they seem to be doing extremely well after six or so months. So that's a plus. I'd like a flat 27 inch one, but i will have to suffer.lol
 
 
Big but...
an EVGA ATX 3.0 PSU, the minuet they come out; is a definite, absolute, instant purchase! if they make them. they deserve the support! 
 
 
and anyone want to question EVGA not selling the 40 series? they're true scholars at EVGA i tell u!
 
 
Edit:
Let's see if we can get this NVIDIA 4090 Cable to MELT! (JayzTwoCents Oct 26, 2022) 
Well worth watching ALL of ^^.
 
Edit:
Igor's Lab figured out why NVIDIA adapters are melting! (JayzTwoCents Oct 27, 2022) 
Well worth watching ALL of ^^.
At the "12:45/15:01", is the "Summary and conclusion" of Igor's Lab.
 
 
Edit:
Testing Burning NVIDIA 12VHPWR Adapter Cable Theories (RTX 4090) (Gamers Nexus Oct 30, 2022) 
Well worth watching ALL of ^^.
It brings into question several new things.
 
Edit:
EVGA made a 4090... and I have it! (JayzTwoCents Nov 7, 2022)
Well worth watching ALL of ^^.
What a beautiful vid card!
Based on what Jayz says in ^^ Vid, in regards to any 4090, still, being questionable if not more now, plug overheating-wise, I'm still going to hold off on getting one. Though I'm still preparing anyways, in case there's a concrete answer/solution in weeks months from now. But like at the top of this post, where I stated how using only a 1440p monitor (one of the very best ones) is a a lucky thing now; because if I already had a great 4K monitor I'd be bummed out not having a 4090.
 
Edit:
Corsairs JohnnyGuru: 12VHPWR melting problem is caused by connectors not properly plugged in (Guru3D/JohnnyGuru Nov 9, 2022)
^^ "Read up on his findings here."
Well worth reading ALL of ^^.
 
Yep. When you plug in something always confirm it is fully connected. In order, to confirm it is fully connected, always do a visual inspection of it -- plus always having handy small flashlight(s) around is a must for the visual inspection part -- and then, try very very carefully to disconnect it in a way that nothing is harmed, but its confirmed to be fully connected. (Hold the plug and what its connected to, and never pull on any cables.) Then rinse and repeat at least one time if not twice.
 
Edit:
NVIDIA Voiding 4090 Warranty if you don't use their adapter? (JayzTwoCents Nov 12, 2022)
Well worth watching ALL of ^^. 
And note the QUESTION MARK in the title of the Vid. He's not say it does. Just watch all of it, in order to understand plenty of things that are explained in the vid.
 
 
Edit:
The Truth About NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 Adapters: Testing, X-Ray, & 12VHPWR Failures (Gamers Nexus Nov 16, 2022)
Well worth watching ALL of ^^.
 
Excellent work! Because it's very logical now (thanks to ^^ vid) that the problem can occur with many different makes of connectors.
 
 
Edit:
NVIDIA Responds to Melting Cables, Warranty Concerns, & 12VHPWR Adapter Failures (Gamers Nexus Nov 18, 2022)
Well worth watching ALL of ^^.
Excellent work, again!