Can my Pci-e lane Feed my gpu?
Can my Pci-e lane Feed my gpu?
They say the rx480 reference has issues where the GPU uses more power than the PCIe slot allows, leading to problems, particularly on older motherboards. With an MSI B85M G43 released in 2013, can it handle the rx480 without failing? Also, does the PCIe X16 3.0 slot in that motherboard support more than 75 watts?
If there is an 8-pin connector, it probably resolves the problem.
It's most likely perfectly fine if you don't overclock the card. If you want to play it safe, it's not a bad idea to wait for non-reference RX 480s which should solve the issue.