Hey everyone! I'm planning to upgrade my CPU from a Ryzen 5 5600 to the Ryzen 7 5700X3D to make the most of my AM4 setup before I switch to AM5. I'm wondering if my 650W power supply, specifically the Gigabyte P650B, will be sufficient for this upgrade. I've been using this PSU for almost two years without any issues, but I've heard some mixed reviews about it. Should I consider getting a new power supply as well? Here are my build specs:
- CPU: Ryzen 5 5600
- GPU: MSI RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC
- RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance (4x8) 3600MHz
- Motherboard: MSI B550 GAMING PLUS ATX
- Power Supply: Gigabyte P650B 80 Plus Bronze
4 Answers
Yeah, 650W should be fine for your build and that power supply is not on the list of ones that tend to fail dramatically or explode, so you're probably safe!
You know, since you already have the 650W PSU, I'd say go ahead and use it for now. Just keep in mind that it might be a good idea to upgrade to at least an 850W or even a 1000W for future-proofing.
While 650W can technically handle your setup, the Gigabyte P650B isn't the best quality. It's not ATX 3.x compliant either. Failures are rare, but if it happens, it might damage other parts. If you want peace of mind, consider getting a higher quality PSU.
You might want to think about stepping up to a 700W or 750W PSU just to be safe. Your system won't use much over 450W under load, but it's nice to have that extra headroom for future upgrades.
Honestly, your system will likely not exceed 400W, but having the 650W gives you a solid buffer. Just be cautious about the quality of the PSU.