Hey everyone! I'm in the process of upgrading my old PC and I'm looking to replace my CPU, motherboard, and RAM to get ready for Windows 11. I've got a budget of about 400€ for these upgrades. The main issue I'm facing is that my current PSU (a 500W unit) doesn't seem to be compatible with the motherboard I picked out. Would anyone be able to recommend a suitable power supply that works with my setup? Also, I'm primarily using my PC for CAD and office work, so I plan to stick with my GTX 1060 for now. Here's the link to my build for reference: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9T8MWc. My case is a Thermaltake Core V21, but I couldn't find it on pcpartpicker. Any advice would be appreciated!
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I get your point about the cooler, but if you already have one that's working, why spend extra? As for the motherboard, PCPartPicker noted that your chosen ASRock B650 PG LIGHTNING requires an additional EPS 8-pin power connector that your be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 500W PSU lacks. While you could try running without it, the system might not handle higher current demands very well.
Have you thought about switching to a different CPU cooler? There's a decent one for a good price: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hYxRsY/thermalright-peerless-assassin-120-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-pa120-se-d3. Also, you might want to look into a slightly better motherboard like the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/szfxFT/msi-b650-gaming-plus-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-b650-gaming-plus-wifi.
As for the PSU issue, why do you think your old 500W PSU isn't suitable for the motherboard? That wattage should be good for a Ryzen 7600x and GTX 1060 setup.
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