Topic: Should I power MB/CPU with basic PSU to take load off GPU PSU? (Read 156 times)
In the current situation, I agree with the suggestion above. Except you want to expand more setting with your cards. With more power space you can expand your cards setting, without worries.
Experience has shown that running your PSU at 80% is the most ideal and efficient in terms of taking care of your PSU and optimal power consumption
Given that you are running at 82% (700/850w), you're probably at a safe spot and need not run a separate PSU. However, i'd go another step and further undervolt your cards a little more. Just to be sure perhaps.
Given that you are running at 82% (700/850w), you're probably at a safe spot and need not run a separate PSU. However, i'd go another step and further undervolt your cards a little more. Just to be sure perhaps.
this is +1, been running 2 rigs at 5xRx480 at 850w, no issues at all though it needs underclocking. also I set them on -20 powerlimits
Experience has shown that running your PSU at 80% is the most ideal and efficient in terms of taking care of your PSU and optimal power consumption
Given that you are running at 82% (700/850w), you're probably at a safe spot and need not run a separate PSU. However, i'd go another step and further undervolt your cards a little more. Just to be sure perhaps.
Given that you are running at 82% (700/850w), you're probably at a safe spot and need not run a separate PSU. However, i'd go another step and further undervolt your cards a little more. Just to be sure perhaps.
I have a rig of 4 RX 580s on a 850w Corsair RMx. They pull just under 700w from the wall.
Considering I have a spare 450w PSU from an older Dell PC sitting around, would it help my 850w PSU at all if I split off the MB and CPU to the spare PSU? A splitter is under $10.
Considering I have a spare 450w PSU from an older Dell PC sitting around, would it help my 850w PSU at all if I split off the MB and CPU to the spare PSU? A splitter is under $10.
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