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
    3·
    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.

      • KinglyWeevil@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        1·
        2 months ago

        I knew GPUs had gotten bigger but then I built an all new PC, upgrading from a 2080 to a 4090.

        Holy shit. That thing is fucking huge, man. I was literally stunned pulling it out of the box. Just set it down and stared at it for awhile trying to process technological progress. It’s like 8 times the size of the GPU I had in 2006.

        • RiQuY@lemm.ee
          2·
          2 months ago

          The volume of the PCB should be the same in both GPUs, the difference is that the 4090 has an enormous cooler/heat dissipation.