Is my GTX 1050 really using 35w at idle?

[david25]

Hello, is HWINFO telling me the truth, my very old GTX1050 is using 35watts at idle in Windows?

Techpowerup with their multimeter measure just 3watts! https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi-gtx-1050-gaming-x/25.html

 

[PaulM]

What frequency is it running at?

 

[Tetras]

The temperature looks too low and the fans aren't spinning, which I'd expect them to be @ 35 watt.

What resolution/refresh is your monitor?

 

[Freddie1980]

Hello, is HWINFO telling me the truth, my very old GTX1050 is using 35watts at idle in Windows?

Techpowerup with their multimeter measure just 3watts! https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi-gtx-1050-gaming-x/25.html

Dual/Triple monitors? Do you know the refresh rate there running at?

 

[david25]

Update, I'm running a single monitor 1080 at 60hz

Update, it seems to be a bug in the 1050 or HWINFO, other people have commented on the incorrect reading

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/mnfk3b/graphic_card_high_idle_power_consumption_gtx_1050/

https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/tdahng/high_gpu_idle_power_draw/

 

[Trickle]

How much power is the total PC pulling at the wall at idle?

Tech power up won't be accounting for the PCIE socket usage. Stick a GPU in any system instead of booting up with only the built in CPU's APU, and you are talking a 30W difference usually.