Question RX 7700XT power issue

[johnyoti]

Hello. I have an issue with my 7700XT (nitro+). I have it paired with an I5 12400F and 16GB DDR4 RAM. My PSU is 600W (I know that 700 is recommended). On AC Odyssey e.g. I get 65-80 fps 1080p ultra settings while benchmarks on Youtube show that they get 100-120 fps at these settings. I also noticed that my card only draws 90-110W. What do you think might be the problem? My PSU has 1 PCIe cable that splits into two PCIe connectors. Could that cause the problem? I also don't know if the card is undervolted. I am about to get a 750W PSU but first I'd like to hear your opinion on this matter as I am completety inexperienced in GPU power matters. Thank you

 

[beyondlogic]

Hello. I have an issue with my 7700XT (nitro+). I have it paired with an I5 12400F and 16GB DDR4 RAM. My PSU is 600W (I know that 700 is recommended). On AC Odyssey e.g. I get 65-80 fps 1080p ultra settings while benchmarks on Youtube show that they get 100-120 fps at these settings. I also noticed that my card only draws 90-110W. What do you think might be the problem? My PSU has 1 PCIe cable that splits into two PCIe connectors. Could that cause the problem? I also don't know if the card is undervolted. I am about to get a 750W PSU but first I'd like to hear your opinion on this matter as I am completety inexperienced in GPU power matters. Thank you

If the card needs 2 power connectors then you need 2 separate GPU cables otherwise card will not work properly and could damage it. Card will usually turn off to protect itself. But you may cause damage to GPU. Or power supply. Card is essentially running at half power.

Also are your specs identically to benchmark if not then you can't compare apples to oranges.

 

[johnyoti]

Yes I tried to find benchmarks that use at least the same CPU (and GPU). I am also aware of the fact that I may damage the GPU but this PSU doesnt have another cable. I will for sure buy a new one