[SOLVED] Is it safe to use RTX 2080 on 550W PSU?

[nclfernando]

I’m about to temporarily use my 2080 on 550W PSU, I mean like very temporary like once or twice. Is it safe? What’s the minimum wattage for 2080?

 

[white.a.drew]

No

 

[Gmoney06ss]

650 is minimum recommended. The card itself will draw 230ish. If you have a top tier 550, you may get away with it. But is it worth the risk?

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-rtx-2080-founders-edition,5809-10.html

 

[ChumP]

I’m about to temporarily use my 2080 on 550W PSU, I mean like very temporary like once or twice. Is it safe? What’s the minimum wattage for 2080?

Can you post all the specs of your PC(CPU, MOBO, RAM, PSU model) ?

If you have a great quality 550W PSU (Seasonic focus PLUS, EVGA SuperNOVA G3, etc) you should be able to run a 2080 on it.

 

[nclfernando]

Can you post all the specs of your PC(CPU, MOBO, RAM, PSU model) ?

If you have a great quality 550W PSU (Seasonic focus PLUS, EVGA SuperNOVA G3, etc) you should be able to run a 2080 on it.

Ryzen 3 2200G, with Gamemax 550W 80+ Bronze PSU. I dunno what other spec he's using. Actually I'll be using it just for idle and not gaming. Is it safe?

 

[TJ Hooker]

No, I would not run a 2080 with that PSU. Based on rated 12V amperage it's only actually a 450W PSU, and probably not a very good one at that.

 

[nclfernando]

No, I would not run a 2080 with that PSU. Based on rated 12V amperage it's only actually a 450W PSU, and probably not a very good one at that.

So still no for idle? Okay, I'll stay away from that PSU.

 

[ChumP]

So still no for idle? Okay, I'll stay away from that PSU.

If you're not gaming on the PC(just browsing etc.), the card will barely draw(no more than 70W) power so you're fine.
For long term intensive usage you should change your PSU to a 650W great quality model(Seasonic Focus+, EVGA SuperNOVA G3, Corsair CX/TX/RM).

 

[nclfernando]

If you're not gaming on the PC(just browsing etc.), the card will barely draw(no more than 70W) power so you're fine.
For long term intensive usage you should change your PSU to a 650W great quality model(Seasonic Focus+, EVGA SuperNOVA G3, Corsair CX/TX/RM).

Yes it is actually just for opening GeForce Experience and that's it, unplug the graphics card. Sure it is safe?

 

[ChumP]

Yes it is actually just for opening GeForce Experience and that's it, unplug the graphics card. Sure it is safe?

Yeah... it's fine. As I said the card will barely draw any power.

 

[nclfernando]

Yeah... it's fine. As I said the card will barely draw any power.

Thanks for your help!