I'm considering upgrading my RX 5700 XT but I'm uncertain if my PSU can handle it.
I'm considering upgrading my RX 5700 XT but I'm uncertain if my PSU can handle it.
Hey, guys I have question about
OC'ing
my
Sapphire RX 5700 XT Pulse
and
I'm not sure that my PSU will be able to deliver requested power into my system
.
My system:
CPU: Ryzen 5 1600 @4GHz (1.416V in CPU-Z)
MB: Gigabyte AB350 Gaming rev1.0
GPU: mentioned above
PSU: EVGA 650GQ (Gold)
RAM: Patriot Viper 2x8GB 3000MHz (1.35V)
HDD: 2x 7200rpm (1TB & 2TB)
SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB
Should
I buy better PSU
or will it be ok,
If push GPU power limit up
.
Thank you
Attempted to set power to 50% but the system crashed right away. Is there a possible issue elsewhere?
Reminder: Used 2130 on core clock and 950 on memory clock with AMD software during OC.
You're applying quite a bit of force with those settings. Even if it stabilizes, it will slow down significantly due to thermal throttling and likely cause more stutter during intense gaming moments. What I've found effective is maintaining clocks near their default levels (usually around 1905-2005 MHz) and reducing power limits to manage heat. Raising the power cap can assist, but proceed cautiously. This approach matches what I've seen with my Red Dragon—everything behaves similarly across similar cards.
Using GPUz tracking will show you it consistently doesn't reach peak performance because thermal constraints dominate. Adjusting the fan curve is essential to maintain cooling. While pulse drivers are an option, they lack the robust triple fan cooling found in high-end models like Red Devil or Nitro+. Ultimately, performance gains will be minimal, so don't anticipate major improvements.
I've encountered comparable issues with my 5700xt Red Dragon. I've discovered that AMD's drivers have previously caused instability in 5700 GPUs under heavy GPU usage. Recent updates have resolved this concern, as noted in the release documentation. However, it remains an ongoing area of development.
Increasing the Red Dragon XT to 285 W—about a 50% boost from its standard 190 W—will put stress on the board's VRM for consistent power supply during intense GPU usage. The power supply unit should handle this adequately since the CPU won't require close to 300 W, allowing a more conservative allocation of 65 W for other components.
Additionally, cleaning out Shader Caches is recommended, as driver updates sometimes don't clear them. The shaders will be recompiled automatically when you launch a game, eliminating any issues.
I had already tried pushing those clocks before this post and I understand it causes crashes. My goal was to get the best performance. I ended up choosing 2000MHz, 920MHz (1840MHz) and 1080mV, which is the highest temperature on the Core (Hot spot) of 84-85°C.