[SOLVED] Low gpu usage and only max 70w power usage

[Jan Jansen]

Hello there I am having the following problems:
-low gpu usage (max like 65%)
-Gpu usage decreases over time
-I did some research and my card (gtx 1060 3gb) should use 100-120w but it only reaches 70%
Pls help me.

 

[richiestang_78]

List your full system specs including your PSU make and model

 

[richiestang_78]

List your full system specs including your PSU make and model

i would make sure the 6pin plugged into your 1060 is securely in, it could have come loose. Another issue could be your PSU, if you have a cheaper PSU it could have gone bad and no longer is delivering power correctly to your card.

 

[Jan Jansen]

My specs are:
-ddr4 2x8gb ram
-Gefore gtx 1060 3gb
-i5 7400
-Idk what my psu is but I made a picture: http://www.mediafire.com/view/3dh9jtobfxx7v94/DCA78853-4040-43C8-804C-3FED1B66DCAF.jpeg/file

 

[richiestang_78]

I can't find anything about this PSU other then its common in Acer rebuilds so I cant speak to the quality. But usually the PSUs used by the big PC makers are sufficient for the systems specs as they are shipped, but that doesn't mean the PSU hasn't failed in some way which is common for cheap PSU's

Seeing on how the PSU is having a power issue I still think the best first option would be to replace the power supply and good news is that appears to be a standard ATX power suppl so it should be easy enough to replace.
This would be a good option https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q7...onze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020120-na

You could also try and buy a PSU tester, usually between10-20 USD on Amazon such as this https://www.amazon.com/HDE-Power-Supply-Tester-PCI/dp/B005UZHB6G . You then want to unplug all the PSU cables from your motherboard and test them all with this.

Again I can't say it's not something else but this would be my first step.

 

[Jan Jansen]

I can't find anything about this PSU other then its common in Acer rebuilds so I cant speak to the quality. But usually the PSUs used by the big PC makers are sufficient for the systems specs as they are shipped, but that doesn't mean the PSU hasn't failed in some way which is common for cheap PSU's

Seeing on how the PSU is having a power issue I still think the best first option would be to replace the power supply and good news is that appears to be a standard ATX power suppl so it should be easy enough to replace.
This would be a good option https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q7...onze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020120-na

You could also try and buy a PSU tester, usually between10-20 USD on Amazon such as this https://www.amazon.com/HDE-Power-Supply-Tester-PCI/dp/B005UZHB6G . You then want to unplug all the PSU cables from your motherboard and test them all with this.

Again I can't say it's not something else but this would be my first step.

Okay but the new psu is 450w and the old 500w

 

[richiestang_78]

Okay but the new psu is 450w and the old 500w

It comes in a 550 watt if you'd prefer that. But the 500 you have now probably can only out 450 watts anyway due to it low quality.

I'd you plan on upgrading your system with more power part then a 550 or 650 watt would be a good idea. Powersupplies are alittle hard to find right now in stock or they are going for much higher prices

 

[Jan Jansen]

It comes in a 550 watt if you'd prefer that. But the 500 you have now probably can only out 450 watts anyway due to it low quality.

I'd you plan on upgrading your system with more power part then a 550 or 650 watt would be a good idea. Powersupplies are alittle hard to find right now in stock or they are going for much higher prices

So do you have any suggestions? If I understand it correctly I need to get a new one that is higher then 550 or 650 w?