# Set lower power limits (TDPs) for NVIDIA GPUs -

Source: https://docs.lambda.ai/hardware/servers/set-lower-gpu-power-limits/

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# Set lower power limits (TDPs) for NVIDIA GPUs

You can set lower power limits (TDPs) for your NVIDIA GPUs using `nvidia-smi` and a simple script. You can configure the script to run automatically at boot using a systemd service.

Lowering power limits can reduce power usage and heat output, which is helpful for thermally constrained systems or energy-aware environments.

- **Check your GPU's minimum power limit.** Run:

```bash
nvidia-smi -q -d POWER
```