Lowest TDP GPU

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

Hello, i am looking for the lowest TDP GPU to pair with my under voltage/Frequency FX8320.

The main use of the system will be as server file/plex media server and remote desktop.
The main objective is to consume as less watt as possible.

PSU is CORSAIR VS350W VS Series

azca · Aug 6, 2015

any GPU in idle (without actual load) will use very little power. You can use something like AMD R7 240 or Nvidia 750

Calnin · Aug 6, 2015

Just get a gt 720 or something... If you're just looking for something to use for something as simple as that.

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

i have the 6950, and even at idle it use over 100 watts, that why i am asking for a better solution as i want the full system at full load consume less than 100w (no monitor or cd drives)

azca · Aug 6, 2015

6950 uses 100W at idle? Do you have proper AMD drivers installed (15.7.1)? your total system power usage should be under 50W at idle
http://support.amd.com/en-us/download

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

Hun no, the system is not build yet, i was getting info from this site:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2010/12/16/ati-radeon-hd-6950-review/10

Calnin · Aug 6, 2015

Not sure how drivers would affect a card that doesn't have the tech of newer cards that give the newer cards the power saving features... I mean one thing you could do is downclock your current GPU to keep the power as low as possible if you want to avoid spending the money on a card... Not sure what else you plan on doing with the gpu. But if you're just planning on hosting servers and doing basic media nothing game heavy, then buying a new card like the GT720 might be a decent option.

azca · Aug 6, 2015

that article is from 2010; in recent drivers, AMD cards nearly shut off, so power consumption is very small ~20W

NubUser :

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

really? i was not expecting that from the asus 6950 cu II

azca · Aug 6, 2015

I don't have a 6950 card, so I can't test it for you to be 100% sure

NubUser :

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

i think the new features are for 7000 series an newer

azca · Aug 6, 2015

you will have to test it yourself, but AMD does list in the specs:

AMD PowerTune technology (with Boost)
Intelligent power management hardware
Dynamic power management with low power idle state

http://www.amd.com/en-us/products/graphics/desktop/6000/6950

NubUser :

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

Calnin :

The gpu is only to enable to boot my system lol, i also thought of donwclock the gpu, but i dont mind spending like 50$ on a newer gpu

Calnin · Aug 6, 2015

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt-720/specifications

it's definitely not a strong card by any means. but it can get the job done if you're not doing anything like gaming.

beegmouse · Aug 6, 2015

If the system isn't built, get an 65W APU, problem solved.
A6-7400K on a mITX

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

beegmouse :

Its not build, but i need the 8 cores from the fx, atm it run on my athlon 5350 and when i have various users (local and remote) the server struggle to serve them

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

Calnin :

seems a very valid option for only 19w, plus i may get use from cuda cores and dx12

Calnin · Aug 6, 2015

Not sure if that number of cuda cores can be much use other than providing necessities. But i'm no expert.

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

Calnin :

well you know, better than nothing

beegmouse · Aug 6, 2015

You are asking the impossible.

You want a system that pulls less than 100W but has a 130W CPU.
Look at Intel i7 CPUs with the "C" suffix.
Then consider no graphics card at all. And use remote desktop to work it. (You'll need one in it to setup windows etc)

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

beegmouse :

it is possible, you have to lower the cpu voltage at 0.9v and frequency at 1.4ghz 2.0ghz, i use the monitor only to install the OS, i7 are very expensive, sadly i still need the GPU on the FX or it wont boot

beegmouse · Aug 6, 2015

Just for your interest, I'm pretty sure it's too pricey for you.

Purpose built barebones. 20W Total, passively cooled. CPU, GPU and Mobo, RAID controller included.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asrock-c2750d4i-intel-intel-octa-core-avoton-c2750-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-d-sub-mini-itx

It's more expensive than the i7 solution but it's small and silent and v efficient.

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

beegmouse :

Indeed this is perfect for my needs, maybe in future i get one, for now will go with the FX as he is just collecting dust, 8 cores 20w just great.

I go search for some reviews, and se how good it is at trans-coding media files.

Great site BTW

NubUser · Aug 6, 2015

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-3rd-gen-opteron-6338p-cpu-warsaw-12-core-s-g34-%28lga-1944%29-23ghz-8mb-x-2-l3-cache-99w-without-fan

I want to transform my FX to something similar to this, but with 8 cores

Calnin · Aug 6, 2015

i'm not sure how it'll handle the same tasks. But I guess it's possible. Will it hit the same efficiency? Most likely not. But with the 8core you'll at least be able to hold it pretty well for the tasks. I'm not sure how the downclock will affect the performance overall on the server though.

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