I saw this picture while looking at overclocking guides and I wondered if I may have my power setup incorrectly. My GPU is currently connected exactly like the don’t do this diagram.

  • RiQuY@lemm.ee
    6·
    2 months ago

    Is this a thing with new GPUs? I’ve always connected my GPUs with 1 cable there was no option for 2. I currently have a RX5700 XT.

    • DeprecatedCompatV2@programming.dev
      2·
      2 months ago

      I changed it when it kept crashing on me. Then I bought a new power supply and the crashing stopped. That’s what I get for ordering the 7/7/7nm/'700xt from XFX…

      Edit: they should be on separate rails, so it’s not a bad idea, especially if you’re having stability issues.

    • ℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝@sopuli.xyz
      2·
      2 months ago

      I have a 7900 XTX, having upgraded from a 5700 XT, yeah it’s a thing, and it is also a much chonkier boi. Weighs like 2.5 kilos, barely fits my case.

    • areyouevenreal@lemm.ee
      2·
      2 months ago

      I am using a RX 6700 XT on one cable as well and it’s perfectly fine. If your PSU has a second cable you can run that to be sure, but if not like mine don’t worry about it. It’s only certain corner cases like extreme overclocking, or certain cards and PSUs that violate the specifications that actually cause issues. The Radeon R9 295X2 would be an example of this. 12VHPWR actually runs a similar amount of current per wire, with an even smaller connector, as a daisy chained 8 pin setup. You should not use third party splitters though if you want to be safe.