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    [SOLVED] RX 580 8w on idle

    Do you see any problem from the graph provided? To me it seems like a low power draw affecting the low frame rate? Or maybe i really need a newer game to test if the power consumption goes up at all
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    [SOLVED] RX 580 8w on idle

    Can anyone answer me? Is there a bios setting issue? Doesn't it seems odd to have a power hungry GPU only running at constact 8-12w? i've looked up how others find that its a problem even at 40w, 70w, 130w.
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    [SOLVED] RX 580 8w on idle

    Ah i see, i gotten the new PSU specifically for this card. Sometimes the GPU utilisation reaches a 100% and yet the GPU power consumption stays at 8-10w. Was wondering if i screwed up any settings along the way. It being a 20 year game, i am still not getting an ideal smooth FPS. i'm running a...
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    [SOLVED] RX 580 8w on idle

    i'm having an extremely low power consumption problem. Even when running MU online it peaks at 12w. PSU - Corsair CX550M (newly bought) Radeon chill is disabled too i'm having an old mobo - H61MLC
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading my sorry excuse for a PC

    Hey John, while im still looking around for the i7-2700k. Would you consider a xeon e3-1270?
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading my sorry excuse for a PC

    Thanks John, i'm ready to pull the trigger. Either a CX550 or CX550M and a i7-2700k. Really appreciate your help!
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading my sorry excuse for a PC

    Thanks John, but right now i have got another headache. Having picked up a RX580, and upgrading the PSU is a MUST i understand. Would like to know with the current LGA1155 mobo, which CPU should i pick up to pair with the said GPU before choosing the right PSU. Another question, what is the...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading my sorry excuse for a PC

    Yea, and i paid 65 bucks for the bs when purchasing it during a "pc repair at a local shop" weeks back. Kinda sucks i know. Is there any PSU you will be able to recommend. Many thanks in advance
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading my sorry excuse for a PC

    i have the exact same PSU as this. https://media.karousell.com/media/photos/products/2018/11/25/500w_psu_1543075789_c2505bfc_progressive.jpg
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading my sorry excuse for a PC

    After 2 weeks, here's what i've ended up with. Motherboard - Biostar H61MLC Processor - Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz Installed memory Kingston 99U5471-020.A00LF 99U5471-020.A00LF 8GB GPU - XFX AMD Radeon RX 580 GTS Black SSD - Samsung EVO 860 I understand that the CPU is...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading my sorry excuse for a PC

    Planning on purchasing a MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming X for my currrent set. Is it advisable? This is my current system Motherboard - Biostar H61MLC Processor - Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz Installed memory (RAM) 8.00GB GPU - Sapphire RADEON HD 5450 Appreciate the help!