[SOLVED] EVGA 850w clicks and then boots. Just got RTX 3090, 2 separate vga cables, no piggy backing. The PSU will click a couple of times and then computer bo

[lacroserocks]

EVGA 850w gold. Just got an Nvidia RTX3090. 2 vga cables, no piggy back.

PSU will click a couple of times and then boot without issue. The clicks worry me. I have not had a chance to open it back up and double check all the cables and what not.

I am planning on getting a 1000w in a week so I don't have to worry when I put GPU under a high load.

 

[jay32267]

The clicking may be some sort of built in protection for the PSU for high inrush current.
I wouldn't use it.....especially with a replacement coming in a week.
I wouldn't want to risk damaging the 3090.
The reason I wouldn't use it....is there may be some transient voltage associated with the clicking.
I just wouldn't want the risk.

 

[faalin]

For a 3090 bump up to a 1200w PSU , Here is a Linustechtips list of PSU LINK at the bottom of tier A PSU Seasonic recommends over provision wattage for the 3090 to 1200w.


At this point why buy a 1000w and hope it fixes the issue, thin if it doesnt have to turn around and buy another bigger one.