I'm currently using an Intel i3-10100 with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 240GB SATA M.2 SSD, and a 2TB HDD, all powered by a 450W Antec VP450P Plus PSU. I'm thinking about upgrading to an RTX 5060, but I've found varying results on power calculator websites. Can my 450W PSU handle the RTX 5060? Also, I'm planning to upgrade my PC further down the line, so keep in mind that my CPU is a bit outdated.
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Yes, your power supply has an 8-pin PCIe connector ready for the RTX 5060. Just ensure that your motherboard's BIOS is up to date, along with the firmware for the RTX 5060. Otherwise, you might run into issues like a black screen after driver installation.
A 450W PSU should be fine for your build. Those components are energy-efficient, and your max power draw should be around 330W, which gives you some leeway. Just be sure to double-check the quality of your PSU to ensure it can deliver what you need.
Here’s a link to my PSU: https://amzn.in/d/43LGV3Q. Could you check the specs to see if it’s a decent option?
Got it, thanks! Just to clarify, is 450W really enough given that the recommended PSU for this GPU is 550W? I'm using a pretty low power CPU, so I'm hoping it would be fine.