I'm in the process of upgrading my old PC, swapping out my Intel i5-8400 and Gigabyte motherboard for a new Ryzen 5800X. I plan to keep my Nvidia 3060. My power supply is a Seasonic Focus 450 Gold, and while my new GPU and motherboard have just arrived, I'm concerned about whether 450W will be sufficient. Should I go ahead and install the new CPU, or would it be wise to upgrade the PSU as well?
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How old is that PSU? Understanding its age can help gauge its capabilities.
It’s probably wise to upgrade the PSU too. That 450W doesn’t give you much headroom.
Honestly, your setup with a 3060 and 5800X should be fine on 450W. There might not be a lot of wiggle room, but it should hold up. Just keep in mind that once you decide to upgrade the GPU, you’ll definitely want to get a stronger PSU.
Yeah, I figured the next upgrade will be a costly one since most of my components will need replacing by then. But hopefully, this setup lasts me a while!
For your current setup, that Focus Gold 450W is actually adequate. I have the same PSU, and it handles pretty high loads without issues, way beyond what your PC will need.
I think it’s around 6-7 years old.