I built my PC about two years ago and currently have a Ryzen 5 5600, an RX 580, and a questionable Zeus 600W 80 Plus Bronze power supply. I'm looking to upgrade the GPU and want something that pairs well with the Ryzen 5 5600. What's the fastest or best-value card I should consider, and can my current PSU safely support it?
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Once you have a quality PSU, a card around the RX 6600, RX 6600 XT, RX 6650 XT, or RX 6700 XT would be a good match for the Ryzen 5 5600. They offer a substantial improvement over the RX 580 without being an unreasonable pairing. Pick whichever is the best deal in your area.
I’d replace the power supply before upgrading the graphics card. That Zeus unit may be labeled as 600W, but its actual 12V output appears to be closer to 380W, and questionable PSUs can put the rest of the system at risk. Get a reputable model first, then choose the GPU.
A RTX 3060 or GTX 1660 Super would also be reasonable depending on used prices, but I wouldn’t run a 3060 on a sketchy power supply just because the wattage label seems sufficient. The quality and real 12V capacity matter more than the advertised number.
If your budget allows and you’re aiming for 1440p, an RX 9060 XT 16GB would be a strong option with the Ryzen 5 5600. An RX 9070 could also work, although the 5600 may limit performance more often at lower resolutions. Upgrade the PSU first and make sure it has the appropriate power connectors and enough headroom.
That sounds good. I’ll check the pricing after sorting out the power supply.
Alright, thanks. I’ll look into replacing the PSU first.