I'm planning to replace my RX 6600 XT with either an RTX 5050 or RTX 5060. Would my 650W power supply be sufficient with an Intel i5-12400, ASUS B760M-K D4 motherboard, and 16GB of RAM? I'm also wondering whether either card would be a worthwhile upgrade from my current GPU.
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Yes, a decent-quality 650W PSU should comfortably handle either the RTX 5050 or RTX 5060 with an i5-12400. Make sure the power supply is from a reputable brand and is in good condition.
As a practical comparison, people have successfully run systems with CPUs and GPUs that draw more power than yours on 500–650W supplies. Your i5-12400 and either of these cards should be well within that range.
The 5050 probably isn’t a very compelling upgrade from an RX 6600 XT, since the performance increase may be fairly small. The RTX 5060 would make more sense if the pricing is reasonable.
A 650W unit should also leave you some room for a stronger midrange card, such as an RTX 5070 or RX 9060 XT, assuming the PSU has the required connectors and is a quality model.
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