Is running a 3060Ti off a single 8-pin safe ?

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  1. cucaulay malkin

    cucaulay malkin Ancient Guru

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    take a look at this
    the card is tweaked @1935mhz locked at 893mv and 16gbps vram oc
    power limit at 104% but it never actually goes past 99% tdp
    checked the cable,it's room temperature.
    it's a superflower 850w leadex gold psu (led connectors)


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    Superflower platform typically uses 16awg wires on PCIe, 157w is fine on an 8pin.
     
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    cucaulay malkin Ancient Guru

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    no idea what that means
    what is the max power draw for 16awg ? 216 ?
     
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    16AWG(american wire gauge) is a universal measurement of the thickness of the wire.
    The smaller the awg the thicker the wire which means it can handle more current.

    Anyways, for 16awg it will be rated for 240w~ give or take.
    You're not even close to the rated limit.
     
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    cucaulay malkin Ancient Guru

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    thanks
    i should ask superflower support maybe
     
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    aufkrawall2 Ancient Guru

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    Afaik that information is correct and also applies to 8 pin CPU power supply.
     
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    cucaulay malkin Ancient Guru

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    it says they're rated for 125 degrees on the cable.
     
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    Has nothing to do with the brand. it's a PCIe specification for that wire gauge.

    If you want to get into the specifics, look up ATX specification and you can find all the spec limits and other info.
     
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    okay thanks
    i thought i'd rather ask and be sure
     

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