I just bought a Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF as an upgrade for my son's PC, but I might have been too hasty in my decision. I realized that his current power supply is only 500 watts, so now I'm worried I need to get a new one. Did I make a mistake buying this GPU? I'm hoping it's not too terrible of a purchase, especially since the other 5070 Ti models were out of my budget! Any advice would really help me out here!
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Not a mistake at all! Just a little extra hassle. When you do swap out the PSU, just keep in mind you’ll need to replace the power cables. If you're planning to upgrade the entire system soon, consider an ATX 3.1 PSU for future-proofing.
Yeah, modern GPUs can be power-hungry, so that PSU upgrade is essential. You probably would have needed it no matter which card you went for!
Honestly, you’re not alone. I bought a different GPU and I wished I had done more research too, but your pick should serve you well! Just make sure to check compatibility with your son's other parts before buying new ones.
True, some GPUs do have different performing models. So just double-check before upgrading anything else.
You're good! It's a solid choice for your son's PC. Just remember, you definitely need to upgrade that power supply to at least 750 watts. Better safe than sorry!
You're definitely gonna need a new PSU. Go for something around 850 watts to keep things running smoothly. If you check online, there are PSU tier lists that can help you choose a good one!
Thanks, I'll look into those tier lists! Sounds like a good idea.
Definitely! A good PSU will last you several builds!
I appreciate the advice! It's been a while since I built a PC.