I'm using a 500W Aigo Darkflesh Storm S500 PSU, which is rated 80 Plus White. I'm wondering if this will be sufficient to power my RTX 5060 and R5 5600GT. Are there any concerns I should be aware of with this setup?
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I’ve got a similar setup with a 500W Seasonic PSU. It pulls about 300W under load, and that's fine for performance.
You should be okay as long as you don’t overclock anything too much. Just keep an eye on your power draw.
The quality of your power supply is just as important as its wattage. A 500W supply usually isn't the most reliable choice, especially an 80+ White unit like yours. While it might power your setup, I'd advise against using it long-term. A poor-quality PSU can fail and potentially damage your components. It's wise to invest in something better, especially since it's the heart of your build.
Thanks for the advice! If I upgrade, I'm considering a 600-650W PSU. Any suggestions? Also, what about the A650BN my friend mentioned?
I’m running a 450W flex PSU with an AMD 7600X and RTX 5060ti with no issues. However, keep in mind that a 500W unit won't actually provide a full 500W under max load, especially during spikes.
If your CPU is around 88W and GPU about 145W, the numbers add up to be safe. But with a budget PSU, I'd still be cautious.
Preach, brother!