Hey everyone! I'm thinking about upgrading from my GTX 1060 3GB (which I really regret getting, never going small on VRAM again!). I've narrowed it down to either the RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB or the RTX 5070 Ti. The issue is, I recently bought an 850W Adata XPG Core Reactor PSU (the first version, which doesn't support the 12vhpwr cable). I really can't swap it out now as I took too long to realize that, and from what I've heard, the PSU is still pretty solid despite the lack of that cable.
So here's my big question: is it totally safe to use the included "octopus" adapter for powering the RTX 5070 Ti? I've read some scary stories about the 5090s melting down, but I guess they have a much higher TDP. I'd like to go with the 5070 Ti because I'm hoping it will last around 9 years, especially since I'm planning to upgrade to a 1440p monitor later.
I plan on taking good care of the card and even undervolting it (not into overclocking), but I'm just worried about the adapter setup. If it's not safe at all, I'll probably just stick with the 5060 Ti since I really don't want to deal with a headache from Nvidia's connector choices! Also, just as a side note, I'm running a 5700X and 32GB of 3600MHz DDR4 RAM, but no upgrades there for now due to budget constraints from Brazil's economy. Thanks for any insights!
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Using an octopus adapter does add some risk, since it introduces more potential points of failure compared to a direct connection. However, the risk isn’t extremely high. Just be careful with how you connect everything to make sure it's secure! As for holding onto a card for 9 years, that's ambitious—usually, you won't get the best value from it as games and tech advance. But if you play older games and casual titles, you might find it serves you well for a long time!
It’s true that everything can fail, but I’ve seen more issues arise from user mistake than from the adapters themselves. If you’re careful, it should be fine! Just make sure that adapter isn’t pinched or crimped in any way.
Yeah, I totally get what you mean! I’ve used my old 1060 for ages and it still works fine for a lot of games. I think if you choose your upgrades wisely, you can stretch it out longer. Just keep an eye on performance and what games you want to play down the line.