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Should I upgrade my PSU?

georgedsee

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I've just got hold of an RTX 3080 FE to replace my 3070 and am wondering if I should be upgrading my current Corsair TX650M power supply to accommodate this, as I've read I may need around 750W.

Is it recommended to upgrade or will I be alright with the 650W power supply I already have?

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Jerry James

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Is it recommended to upgrade or will I be alright with the 650W power supply I already have?
It should technically work, but you'll likely see some random power failures due to transient power spikes. We usually recommend 850W for the 3080 if you're building a workstation.
 
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