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PSU question: 10980XE and RTX 3080. Want to overclock the snout out of it.

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Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:56 PM (permalink)
Hey in the jungle of EVGA PSUs I'm having a hard time figuring this one out.
 
Currently I'm on an 850W Supernova G2 that I feel uncomfortable with overclocking my 10980XE with an RTX 3080 hooked up. I reckon I want to buy either 1000W or a bit more, thing is it can't exceed the G2 in depth (180 mm). Preferably it should be more shallow than that as the G2 is a snug fit already. But noise level is also a concern. Efficiency less so.
 
 
I've heard the GA has problems with some RTX 3080 cards, tripping OC-protection so I don't dare touch that series.
 
The G3 series has a loud fan that spins up even at low power usage and is out of the running due to that. Is the G5 series similar in that respect? I see there is a 1000W G5 model that looks compact and similar to the G3. What changes/issues did they adress with going G5?
 
Looking at the 1200W+ models P/T what have you, seems their depth all reach or even exceed 180mm or am I missing some model?
 
I bit the sour one and imported the PerFE 12-pin sleeved cable for EVGA PSUs so yeah, next PSU better be compatible with the most expensive cable I've ever bought. It is without exception compatible with all EVGA PSUs currently on the market, right?
 
Thankful for any input :)
post edited by Elusi - Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:06 PM
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    Re: PSU question: 10980XE and RTX 3080. Want to overclock the snout out of it. Sunday, November 15, 2020 11:36 PM (permalink)
    Any 1000w gold psu should do just don't buy a cheap one.


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    Re: PSU question: 10980XE and RTX 3080. Want to overclock the snout out of it. Monday, November 16, 2020 1:06 AM (permalink)
    Elusi
    Hey in the jungle of EVGA PSUs I'm having a hard time figuring this one out.
     
    Currently I'm on an 850W Supernova G2 that I feel uncomfortable with overclocking my 10980XE with an RTX 3080 hooked up. I reckon I want to buy either 1000W or a bit more, thing is it can't exceed the G2 in depth (180 mm). Preferably it should be more shallow than that as the G2 is a snug fit already. But noise level is also a concern. Efficiency less so.
     
     
    I've heard the GA has problems with some RTX 3080 cards, tripping OC-protection so I don't dare touch that series.
     
    The G3 series has a loud fan that spins up even at low power usage and is out of the running due to that. Is the G5 series similar in that respect? I see there is a 1000W G5 model that looks compact and similar to the G3. What changes/issues did they adress with going G5?
     
    Looking at the 1200W+ models P/T what have you, seems their depth all reach or even exceed 180mm or am I missing some model?
     
    I bit the sour one and imported the PerFE 12-pin sleeved cable for EVGA PSUs so yeah, next PSU better be compatible with the most expensive cable I've ever bought. It is without exception compatible with all EVGA PSUs currently on the market, right?
     
    Thankful for any input :)




    Make sure you read the reviews and forum reports on the G5 1000w. That is all.
     
    The 1000w G3 is a Superflower Leadex II Gold unit and generally well regarded. 150mm long.  The 1000w T2 is 180mm but I doubt it performs any better than the G3 (aside from efficiency).  I'd say the G3 and T2 use the same cables as the G2, but check.
     
    Other short options worth looking at include the 1000w and 1300w Seasonic Prime (gold/plat/ti) and the Superflower Leadex Plat SE 1000w.  Also Corsair.  No idea about cable compatibility.
    post edited by kevinc313 - Monday, November 16, 2020 1:11 AM
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