The power indicator on the Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti is displaying rapidly while you play games.
The power indicator on the Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti is displaying rapidly while you play games.
I recently acquired a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and noticed the power indicator flashing on one of the connectors. Here’s what I have: CPU model, motherboard, RAM specs, graphics card details, power supply information, and fan setup. I’ve labeled A and B for easy reference in this article (as shown in the photos). What’s occurring? The indicator lights up on connector B while playing games, which according to the Gigabyte graphics card site suggests a power supply issue. I verified several things: I checked if the cables were properly seated, powered down the system, turned off the PSU, removed and reinserted the cables to ensure correct fit. I swapped the power connectors—using 8 pins from B and 6 from A—and the light stopped blinking. I tested several titles: Watch Dogs 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Hot Wheels, Unleashed, Batman: Arkham Knight, The Witcher 3, Fallout 4. What might be wrong? Could the 650W PSU be insufficient for my setup? Is the power supply itself defective? I’ve been using this PSU since early 2019, paired with an ROG STRIX 1060 on the same machine. Any additional checks you recommend? Let me know. Edited August 9, 2022 by ahmedbatty Added list of games tested for this issue
The flashing lights seem to function without causing a crash. If that’s the case, voltage spikes might be the issue. The RTX 3000 series is recognized for this behavior (this is typical). Thanks for sharing such thorough details—very helpful! (uncommon) I wouldn’t stress too much as long as the system stays stable.
PSU only provides one cable with 2x 6+2 connectors. However, a solution could be to purchase a PSU with two 2x2 6+2 PCI-e cables, like the RM750 or RM850 models.
Yep, sorry, didn't really notice that when I posted a reply. Was too focused on the pics. If the system runs things stable I doubt it's faulty PSU. I'm not an expert, but maybe the card detected a big enough voltage drop on the daisy chain & think it's something gone really wrong.
The lights are flickering, yet I haven’t noticed any shutdowns. Could this be a sign of future issues? Or should I continue using this power source?
Alright, happy to help. Your message is clear—thank you for your reply.
It's best to avoid this. The SATA connector supports a maximum of 54 watts, while the PCIe connector can handle up to 150 watts. Unless we have precise information about the power draw of the port where the adapter connects, it's risky. This is especially true with the RTX 30 graphics card which can experience sudden power surges. I still think it's wise to inspect the connector pins before use.