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Introducing the EVGA SuperNOVA FTW Series – The power supply designed to support up to 235% total power excursion and up to 300% GPU power excursion. It features an advanced thermal protection circuit has been added to the 12VHPWR PCIe connector on the PSU side. This circuit serves to safeguard both your power supply and graphics card. The EVGA SuperNOVA 1000W/850W Gold FTW Series gives you the peace of mind to push your system to the limits. To learn more, visit https://www.evga.com/articles/01600/evga-ftw-psu/
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/01 11:55:10
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For those wondering the difference between this and the XC (as I was and just spent the time looking so you don't have to): It appears to be the same as XC version plus a "Smart Thermal Protection" feature on the 12VHPWR connector at the PSU side and it allows a little bit more of a total power excursion (235% vs. 200%, GPU excursion is the same). Edit: as an aside, I don't see any extra pins or anything for their 12VHPWR cable and they specifically say "on the PSU side", so I'm assuming they have a thermistor in the PSU and it won't detect an over-temperature situation on the GPU side at all. This is, as said, an assumption though, so I'd be interested to see if that's wrong and they've come up with something very clever.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/01 22:46:05
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Unless things changed, the thermistor is only on the PSU-side. Wires get hot eventually on both sides, and that's where the main feature comes in to play. Otherwise, there could be limitations on what cables you could use with this feature, and leaving it on the PSU side means you can use your third party cables (although "not officially supported") without losing the feature. I would say that the FTW and XC are more than just slightly different power supplies. I think these will review well when review sites get their hands on one.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/02 06:11:00
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NordicJedi [snip] I would say that the FTW and XC are more than just slightly different power supplies. I think these will review well when review sites get their hands on one.
They may be, but to clarify, I was only referencing the stated specifications/features. Those are the only stated differences. The performance on things like voltage spikes, noise suppression, etc. may be different. I wouldn't pass any good/bad judgement for any power supply without a review.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/02 06:53:49
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3 year warranty, what are you doing evga? These are DOA.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/02 09:46:42
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The thermal protection circuit has been added to the 12VHPWR PCIe connector on the PSU side. If the 12VHPWR cable is not correctly connected to the PSU 12VHPWR PCIe connector, the circuit will activate protection when temperature anomalies are detected. Additionally, the rating wattage of 12VHPWR is 600W. If the Graphic card draws overcurrent during heavy load, the circuit will also activate protection when temperature anomalies are detected by 12VHPWR PCIe connector on PSU.
One of the other benefits of the FTW series PSU is the transformer, LLC/PFC/SR MOSFETs and main capacitors are optimized and higher-graded than XC.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/02 10:05:31
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EVGATech_AlexH One of the other benefits of the FTW series PSU is the transformer, LLC/PFC/SR MOSFETs and main capacitors are optimized and higher-graded than XC.
Thanks for the details, Alex. That ^ would explain the 23% increase in total power excursion rating.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/03 08:23:40
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Only 3 years of warranty?
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/04 05:31:27
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i'm still reading all the posts ^^ on this thread... in the meantime i have just added following shortcuts in Hardware\PSU's\EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G FTW (535-5G-1000-K1), Folder: EVGA - Articles - EVGA FTW PSU EVGA Launches SuperNOVA 1000W and 850W Gold ATX 3.0 FTW Series PSUs TechPowerUp EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G FTW, 80 Plus Gold 1000W, Fully Modular, 3 Year Warranty, Includes Power ON Self Tester, Compact 150mm Size, Power Supply 535-5G-1000-K1 - Newegg.com EVGA SuperNOVA Gold FTW Power Supply Units ATX 3.0 Compatibility and 80PLUS GOLD (Guru3D) Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies - EVGA Forums i can't wait to see the reviews (especially YouTubes) that demonstrate the safety added when using an RTX4900. i still haven't installed my MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X, but with a PSU like this (if the extra safety thingy pans out) i think i may, bee, finally, rdy!!!
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/04 07:39:51
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frankly said 3Y warranty is ridiculous even for gold units, when other vendors offer more than 3x as much. at least 5-7 years would be expected for a gold rated PSU. a bit sad since ... EVGATech_AlexH The thermal protection circuit has been added to the 12VHPWR PCIe connector on the PSU side. If the 12VHPWR cable is not correctly connected to the PSU 12VHPWR PCIe connector, the circuit will activate protection when temperature anomalies are detected. Additionally, the rating wattage of 12VHPWR is 600W. If the Graphic card draws overcurrent during heavy load, the circuit will also activate protection when temperature anomalies are detected by 12VHPWR PCIe connector on PSU.
... looks good and close to Platinum efficiency should be Platinum in Europe with 230V.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/04 07:43:39
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What difference does a 5, 7 or 10 year warranty make when the company won't be around that long...........
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/04 07:50:24
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I guess many just won't buy due to the lack of LT warranty, too much honesty harms.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/04 08:49:21
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Honestly I have never really needed a 10 year warranty on a PSU since I normally have changed the PSU by then. Probably 5 years is about my replacement window for a PSU honestly.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/08/21 04:19:28
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The 3 year warranty reinforces the mindset out there that EVGA is on the verge of collapse. If it were a lower classed unit like the XC it wouldn't make many waves but a premium unit like the FTW? That's cause for instant concern when comparing past high end units (with 10yr warranties).
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/09/12 06:49:36
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3 year warranty gives you a good idea how long EVGA might be around for.
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Re: Introducing the EVGA FTW Series Power Supplies
2023/09/21 17:32:04
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Donradeon 3 year warranty gives you a good idea how long EVGA might be around for.
If they go under before then they'll have a 3rd party company take care of warranty for them which is an industry standard practice. Personally I'm not comfortable buying anything else from them.
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