Should I be concerned about this daisy chained PCI-E 8-pin connection?

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Should I be concerned about this daisy chained PCI-E 8-pin connection?

Should I be concerned about this daisy chained PCI-E 8-pin connection?

Should I be concerned about this daisy chained PCI-E 8-pin connection?

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BatuTK
Junior Member

41

09-25-2023, 08:14 PM

#1

Consider using this splitter carefully. The power supply already provides 42 amps on the 12V rail.

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BatuTK

09-25-2023, 08:14 PM #1

Consider using this splitter carefully. The power supply already provides 42 amps on the 12V rail.

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JakeMerkenc
Junior Member

33

09-25-2023, 08:36 PM

#2

I believe you're connecting the thermaltake smart 600Watt 80plus (white) power supply.
600W (504 W at 12Volts)?
It's a single rail PSU, so you're all set for daisy chaining.

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JakeMerkenc

09-25-2023, 08:36 PM #2

I believe you're connecting the thermaltake smart 600Watt 80plus (white) power supply.
600W (504 W at 12Volts)?
It's a single rail PSU, so you're all set for daisy chaining.

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Maylo101
Member

143

10-01-2023, 07:55 PM

#3

The PSU is outdated and only provides 500w instead of the required 600w. Its voltage stability is poor, and it lacks important safety protections. It's not a suitable choice for any system.

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Maylo101

10-01-2023, 07:55 PM #3

The PSU is outdated and only provides 500w instead of the required 600w. Its voltage stability is poor, and it lacks important safety protections. It's not a suitable choice for any system.

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DueZulu
Senior Member

252

10-01-2023, 08:56 PM

#4

But it should function well and isn't such a bad idea. It wouldn't be a bad purchase, though it might not last forever. Wouldn't recommend buying it, but it seems safe and won't cause damage.

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DueZulu

10-01-2023, 08:56 PM #4

But it should function well and isn't such a bad idea. It wouldn't be a bad purchase, though it might not last forever. Wouldn't recommend buying it, but it seems safe and won't cause damage.

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msbunny13
Member

62

10-01-2023, 09:47 PM

#5

Unclear why some folks call it a waste of money, since my setup usually uses about 300 watts at maximum. I wouldn't pair this power supply with a 4090.

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msbunny13

10-01-2023, 09:47 PM #5

Unclear why some folks call it a waste of money, since my setup usually uses about 300 watts at maximum. I wouldn't pair this power supply with a 4090.

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quinniam
Member

64

10-03-2023, 05:43 AM

#6

The RX 6750 XT features 20ms spikes at 370w, while the remaining components contribute 100w, totaling 470w. The Smart platform uses a double forward + group regulation design, which results in poor voltage regulation at 5v and 12v levels and struggles to manage power spikes due to a noisy transformer and coilwine on the chokes. The PSU lacks OCP and OTP protection, making it vulnerable to damage if the fan fails. The short-circuit protection relies only on OPP and UVP settings that are poorly configured. Considering its low quality, inadequate voltage regulation, and weak protection features, this unit is not suitable for someone with limited knowledge of power supplies.

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quinniam

10-03-2023, 05:43 AM #6

The RX 6750 XT features 20ms spikes at 370w, while the remaining components contribute 100w, totaling 470w. The Smart platform uses a double forward + group regulation design, which results in poor voltage regulation at 5v and 12v levels and struggles to manage power spikes due to a noisy transformer and coilwine on the chokes. The PSU lacks OCP and OTP protection, making it vulnerable to damage if the fan fails. The short-circuit protection relies only on OPP and UVP settings that are poorly configured. Considering its low quality, inadequate voltage regulation, and weak protection features, this unit is not suitable for someone with limited knowledge of power supplies.

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XxgamerxX1677
Member

214

10-18-2023, 03:39 PM

#7

The person who made this mistake believes it's a Smart BM2, but it's not. The Smart 80+ is actually Tier F!

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XxgamerxX1677

10-18-2023, 03:39 PM #7

The person who made this mistake believes it's a Smart BM2, but it's not. The Smart 80+ is actually Tier F!