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Is there a day in the not so distant future that power requirements for desktop PCs (specifically those with bleeding edge GPUs like a 5090) will be so high tha

by sylens 2y ago

Is there a day in the not so distant future that power requirements for desktop PCs (specifically those with bleeding edge GPUs like a 5090) will be so high that they require a dedicated 15A circuit in your house?

slowmovintarget 2y ago
I almost needed to do that for running the uninterruptible power supply needed for a 4090 rig. I decided to squeak by with a 1200 watt UPS, but theoretically I should have a much higher wattage UPS, which would have required a special outlet. I balked and decided to live with 2 minutes power at max draw in an interruption (which is rare where I live anyway). I mean... You wouldn't just plug that into the wall and allow all the inconsistencies of household power to have their way with your rig, right?
- jerlam 2y ago
  I wonder if GPUs will start integrating batteries in case they need to draw power greater than mains can provide, for brief demand spikes. "GPU battery low, dropping down to 1080p"
  - wmf 2y ago
    Like the Impulse stove that uses a battery to burst to 10 kW.