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goldfaux t1_j5z5e1m wrote

Everyone is going to need at least a 1000w PSU soon if you plan to have a good GPU and CPU.

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ThatOtherOneReddit t1_j5zd6wd wrote

I bought a thousand watt in my last build because I was noticing the uptick. I'm honestly worried 1000W isn't future proof beyond 3-4 years. We went 100W or so up on GPU and CPU in 2 years. If they do that again then with power spikes 1000W supply could lead to the computer turning off.

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slybuggy t1_j62fc4k wrote

CPUs and GPUs seem to go through cycles where they get new architecture that pulls massive power, and then they refine that architecture to be more efficient. I don't know how high power usage will go, but I am fairly confident that it will go back down.

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Justkiller91 t1_j5zgx7w wrote

Wonder if we will see duel psu support on consumer PC become more widley avaliable. Might be more efficient.

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SpaceballsTheCritic t1_j5zxhy4 wrote

Not likely. Not enough amps on a single 15A circuit.

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Telvin3d t1_j62cuwi wrote

You can pull up to 1600W pretty safely on a residential circuit. That’s why it’s what all the space heaters top out at.

Although I doubt two 750W PSUs actually make more sense than a single 1500W PSU. Unless there end up being cooling reasons for separation?

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SidewaysFancyPrance t1_j5zvwkp wrote

Yeah, I just did my first rebuild in many years. Upgraded from an i7-4770k and 1080 RTX to an i7-13700KF and 3070 RTX.

My goal was a major performance upgrade without resorting to major power consumption increases. I only needed a 600W PSU for my build and it screams. I could have afforded more, but I don't feel comfortable running that hot, especially with all the melted cables I was seeing with 4090s. That just seems like the industry moving in the wrong direction.

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yunoreddit t1_j5zujmu wrote

I ordered a prebuilt with a 13900KS and a 4090. My suggested with my build is 970. I almost opted for something bigger than 1000W just because the close margins.

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WitesOfOdd t1_j675tfn wrote

1 kw how does that translate to kWh?

At full load , that requires ~ 8 solar panels !

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