Hello,
so the new GPUs are coming out and i am currently considering the 3080 as a fine upgrade to my older card. I am currently using this PSU:
https://www.chieftec.eu/en/psus/ps-2/navitas-series/gpm-1000c.html
It only has 2 PCIe 8 pin connectors, while the 3080 of Asus will need 3.
So i am considering buying a new PSU which supports 3 or in the worst case use an adapter for 2x Molex to PCIe but i dont think that is safe, considering that 12,5 A would run through a few thin cables. Do you think the PSU can handle it? Its rated for 1000W with an efficiency at 90% (its 4 years old now, so probably going down to 80% or so).
I asked Chieftec through mail, they say its safe if i use one of their adapter (Of course they would, they wanna sell stuff). Hoepfully someone is a bit more tech savvy in terms of PSUs here and can help.
If not can you suggest a few PSUs that would be good enough? Price range doesnt matter for now, although preferably below the 200€ mark.
so the new GPUs are coming out and i am currently considering the 3080 as a fine upgrade to my older card. I am currently using this PSU:
https://www.chieftec.eu/en/psus/ps-2/navitas-series/gpm-1000c.html
It only has 2 PCIe 8 pin connectors, while the 3080 of Asus will need 3.
So i am considering buying a new PSU which supports 3 or in the worst case use an adapter for 2x Molex to PCIe but i dont think that is safe, considering that 12,5 A would run through a few thin cables. Do you think the PSU can handle it? Its rated for 1000W with an efficiency at 90% (its 4 years old now, so probably going down to 80% or so).
I asked Chieftec through mail, they say its safe if i use one of their adapter (Of course they would, they wanna sell stuff). Hoepfully someone is a bit more tech savvy in terms of PSUs here and can help.
If not can you suggest a few PSUs that would be good enough? Price range doesnt matter for now, although preferably below the 200€ mark.