High Wattage Power Supplies and GPU Trends

Why did high wattage power supplies become less common in recent years?

• Because of the decline in SLI and Crossfire usage

• Because of the popularity of gaming laptops

• Due to the rise of more efficient CPUs

• As a result of increased battery life in smartphones

What is a significant trend in GPU power consumption despite improvements in efficiency?

• Total power consumption is decreasing

• Total power consumption is increasing

• Power consumption remains constant

• Power consumption is irrelevant to performance

What is the expected power consumption range for the upcoming RTX 480?

• 200-300 watts

• 300-400 watts

• 400-500 watts

• 500-600 watts

Why might manufacturers not prioritize power efficiency in GPUs?

• Due to government regulations on power usage

• Due to the lack of technology for efficient GPUs

• Because performance is the main selling point

• Because consumers prefer higher power consumption

What are chiplets and why are they gaining popularity?

• They are chips that increase power consumption

• They are chips that reduce GPU size

• They are small chips that improve battery life

• They are modular chips that improve manufacturing yield