NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti power connector: what does it need?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti needs 2× PCIe 8-pin from the power supply. At about 290 W board power, here is what to know before you plug it in.
Recommendations are planning estimates, not electrical or purchasing advice. The hardware figures behind them are vendor-published; your exact board-partner model and build can still differ.
Power connector
2× PCIe 8-pin
Reference power input.
GPU board power
290 W
Vendor TGP/TBP — a conservative ceiling, not typical gaming draw.
PSU minimum (typical build)
650 W
Assumes a 125 W-class CPU + standard accessories.
PSU comfortable (typical build)
750 W
Standard headroom for spikes and future room.
Board-partner note
Founders Edition uses NVIDIA's proprietary Ampere 12-pin with a 2x 8-pin adapter; common partner layout is 2x 8-pin, so encoded as two 8-pin cables.
ATX 3.x advice
A classic multi-8-pin quality PSU works for this card. An ATX 3.x unit is still a sensible buy for its transient-load headroom, but it is not required.
Safety notes
- Run a separate PSU cable to each 8-pin input on the card rather than one daisy-chained (pigtail) cable, keeping per-cable load conservative.
- Never mix modular cables between different PSU brands or models. The PSU-side pinout is not standardized — a mismatched cable can destroy hardware.
- Do not exceed a cable's rated load with splitters or adapters, and replace any cable with damaged or discolored connectors.
- Before buying, confirm the connector layout and PSU guidance on the official pages of both your exact card model and your PSU — board partners change designs between variants.
Sizing a supply for a full build? See the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti PSU recommendation → or open the full PSU Calculator →
How to check this figure
Read from the “GeForce RTX 3070 Ti” column of the spec comparison table on NVIDIA’s family page (the page covers several cards; this figure is that column only).
Source: NVIDIA official specification; multi-agent web verification 2026-07-15. Last updated: 2026-07-20.
Frequently asked questions
What power connector does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti use?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses 2× PCIe 8-pin. Always confirm the exact layout on your specific board-partner model.
Do I need an ATX 3.1 power supply for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
A classic multi-8-pin quality PSU works for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. An ATX 3.x unit is a sensible buy for its transient-load headroom, but it is not required.
What size PSU pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
For a typical companion system we estimate a 650 W minimum and 750 W for comfort. Use the PSU Calculator for your exact CPU and parts.