No, you can't use a GTX 1650 with an 180-watt PSU. The power requirements exceed what the PSU can handle.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, you can't use a GTX 1650 with an 180-watt PSU. The power requirements exceed what the PSU can handle.

Butterfly1416
Senior Member

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12-09-2020, 05:51 AM

Hey everyone, I just got an ASUS pre-built PC without a built-in graphics card. I thought about upgrading, but when I checked the PSU, it was really small and there were no details on its wattage. After some research online, I found out it has a 180-watt PSU. I’m planning to install a GTX 1650 now, but I’m not sure if my system with an i7-10700 processor and that 180-watt PSU can handle it. Any suggestions? Maybe a lower-profile GPU would work better. Could you confirm if the PSU looks like this?

Butterfly1416

12-09-2020, 05:51 AM #1

ByDeac
Junior Member

12-10-2020, 03:34 AM

Your 10700 has a 65-watt limit and the 1650 lacks a power connector. So yes, it might work, though running a full multithreaded load could strain your PSU significantly.

ByDeac

12-10-2020, 03:34 AM #2

Your 10700 has a 65-watt limit and the 1650 lacks a power connector. So yes, it might work, though running a full multithreaded load could strain your PSU significantly.

simonthiel
Junior Member

12-10-2020, 05:24 AM

Typically, most motherboards use the PCIe lane at 75W. If your GPU lacks a separate 6-8 pin connector, it’s built to operate solely from that power source. Why are you focusing on a 1650?

simonthiel

12-10-2020, 05:24 AM #3

Typically, most motherboards use the PCIe lane at 75W. If your GPU lacks a separate 6-8 pin connector, it’s built to operate solely from that power source. Why are you focusing on a 1650?

Babu84700
Member

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12-10-2020, 08:22 PM

The GTX 1650 includes a model that doesn't need an external power connector

Babu84700

12-10-2020, 08:22 PM #4

The GTX 1650 includes a model that doesn't need an external power connector

lakow1
Junior Member

12-10-2020, 08:34 PM

Thanks for your message. When I play certain games, my i7 uses around 100 watts at a time. I’m concerned about adding the GTX 1650 and a 180-watt power supply.

lakow1

12-10-2020, 08:34 PM #5

Thanks for your message. When I play certain games, my i7 uses around 100 watts at a time. I’m concerned about adding the GTX 1650 and a 180-watt power supply.

petereater1003
Member

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12-10-2020, 09:27 PM

Yes, the power settings such as PL1, PL2, and Tau are listed in the BIOS configuration.

petereater1003

12-10-2020, 09:27 PM #6

Yes, the power settings such as PL1, PL2, and Tau are listed in the BIOS configuration.

ilpera99
Junior Member

12-12-2020, 10:40 AM

That seems to be a question about a specific term or concept, possibly related to medical or technical fields. Could you clarify what you're referring to with "pl1 pl2 tau"? That way I can provide a more accurate explanation.

ilpera99

12-12-2020, 10:40 AM #7

Chiller9592
Senior Member

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12-13-2020, 09:16 AM

This feature lets you manage how much energy the CPU consumes. https://www.anandtech.com/show/13544/why...-tdp-turbo

Chiller9592

12-13-2020, 09:16 AM #8

This feature lets you manage how much energy the CPU consumes. https://www.anandtech.com/show/13544/why...-tdp-turbo

ThatRealHacker
Junior Member

12-30-2020, 08:30 PM

This card seems solid for everyday use. It’s quiet, doesn’t need extra power cables, and uses minimal energy. What are your thoughts?

ThatRealHacker

12-30-2020, 08:30 PM #9

This card seems solid for everyday use. It’s quiet, doesn’t need extra power cables, and uses minimal energy. What are your thoughts?

Elliepls
Member

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12-31-2020, 04:12 AM

#10

These graphics cards typically aren't suggested for PCI-E 3.0 boards since they use just four lanes. You might find reviews that detail the impact on performance.

Elliepls

12-31-2020, 04:12 AM #10

These graphics cards typically aren't suggested for PCI-E 3.0 boards since they use just four lanes. You might find reviews that detail the impact on performance.