Periodical FPS drop with new GPU
Periodical FPS drop with new GPU
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“This issue likely stems from a fundamental incompatibility – attempting to push a high-performance graphics card like an RX 580 through a severely inadequate power supply. The original PSU was only rated for 360 watts, far below what’s needed for modern GPUs, let alone one as demanding as the 580 with an upgraded GPU. Upgrading your GPU while still running a low-quality 360W power supply is exceptionally risky and creates a significant bottleneck. The RX 580, even when performing optimally, requires closer to 600 watts for stable operation. Running it on such a weak PSU could cause instability, crashes, or even damage the components. While it’s unlikely to be the sole cause of your problem, it's crucial to understand this fundamental limitation. It's concerning that you upgraded your GPU while still using such a poor-quality power supply unit. It is not a reliable 600W PSU and should have been replaced long ago.”
This situation highlights a potential issue stemming from your computer’s configuration. Specifically, you've upgraded your graphics card while still using a severely inadequate power supply unit. This particular PSU is only rated for 360 watts – far too low for modern GPUs like an RX 580, and especially concerning when paired with a powerful GPU.
If you were previously running a different, older graphics card, it’s possible that the performance improvements you observed were due to that previous GPU. The issue lies in the fact that your current setup – an RX 580 alongside this low-quality 360W power supply – is likely causing instability and potentially hindering performance.
It's crucial to replace this inadequate PSU with a high-quality unit rated for at least 600 watts to ensure compatibility and optimal performance with the RX 580. Running this PC with an RX 580 alongside such a weak power supply carries risks, and I have concerns about potential problems or failures.
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“I’m experiencing performance issues, likely due to a bottleneck in my system. My old graphics card, a Radeon 5450, was severely limiting my computer's potential, and I upgraded it with an RX 580 – a move that seems to have exacerbated the problem. To make matters worse, I was using a very low-quality power supply (only rated for 360W) which blew up during some benchmarks. This happened while I’d been running older components for over a year, and I foolishly upgraded my GPU at the same time.
Now, I need to upgrade significantly. My motherboard only supports a few high-end FX CPUs – essentially creating a permanent performance limitation. While it might not be the root cause of this issue, it's concerning that I was using such a poor power supply alongside an RX 580. It’s incredibly risky!
I’m looking for recommendations for reliable PSU brands like EVGA. I want to ensure I get everything correct this time around and avoid repeating my mistakes. Any advice on choosing a good quality PSU would be greatly appreciated.”
The newer Corsair CX series (with black and white and grey, no green letters) tends to be the least expensive PSU that I'd actually call a PSU. Motherboard, it depends what's available, look for something with a 970 chipset - 990fx probably too much to invest in this platform and anything with a 78 in the name too weak for any kind of overclock.
It's great that nothing else was damaged! PSUs aren't the most fun part to buy, but they really are the most crucial part; they're the one thing that can fry any other component.