I'm upgrading my GPU from an RX 6650 XT to an RX 6700 XT and I have some concerns about my power supply. I'm using a DeepCool DA600 600W PSU which only has one PCIe cable that splits into two 6+2 connectors. I've read that GPUs like the 6700 XT, which draw over 200W, might require more power than this setup can provide. Is it safe to use both connectors from the same cable for the RX 6700 XT, or should I consider getting a new PSU with two separate PCIe cables? For reference, I'm not planning to overclock and I mainly game at 1080p. Here are my specs:
- CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 (77W TDP)
- Existing GPU: RX 6650 XT
- Drives: 1x 7200RPM HDD, 1x SATA SSD, 1x M.2 NVMe
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
- Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3 + 6 case fans.
1 Answer
You’re looking at a wattage increase from 175W to around 230W, which isn't drastic. A single PCIe cable can handle 230W fine, so you should be okay using both connectors from that one cable for your RX 6700 XT. Just make sure your PSU is in good condition and you’re generally good to go!
Oh ok, thank you!