I currently have a 2070 Super and a friend is offering me a 5070 at a great price. I'm curious if my existing PC setup can handle this upgrade or if I need to make other changes as well. Since I'm on a tight budget, I'd like to keep additional upgrades to a minimum. Here are my specs:
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B460-PLUS
- CPU: Intel i7 10700 (10th Gen)
- CPU Cooler: RGB 240mm CPU Cooler
- RAM: TEAMGROUP DELTA RGB, 16GB (2x8GB, 3000MHz)
- Power Supply: SEASONIC 650 Watt 80+ Gold ASUS TUF Edition
4 Answers
You might need a stronger PSU because running at 85-90% duty cycle isn't ideal. Also, consider your case clearance; the 5070 is a large GPU! I've got a spacious case and still had some issues fitting the MSI Gaming Trio version. After any necessary upgrades, your motherboard or CPU might be the last bottlenecks to think about.
You should definitely look to upgrade your RAM speed or consider adding more RAM. But overall, your specs seem fine for the upgrade. Your CPU could handle the 5070, and you might consider a future upgrade to a different CPU later.
Your 650W PSU is at the edge of Nvidia's minimum specs, but it should manage. If you run into power issues later, a PSU upgrade can be done for under $100. Just double-check that your PSU has the necessary 8-pin connectors for the GPU!
Considering the price your friend is offering, it might be worth exploring other options too, like used cards. You could potentially score a 3080 for a similar price, which could give you better performance!
A 3080 should be around $300 now, which makes it a solid choice if you're looking for something with more power.
Make sure your PSU has two 8-pin connectors, as the 5070 will need that to run properly.