I have an older office PC with an i7-6700 and a GTX 1650. Currently, I'm thinking of upgrading to a Ryzen 5 5600XT and an RTX 5060, along with a new motherboard. I want to keep my Cooler Master MWE 550 80+ Gold PSU if possible to save money. Also, I plan to add a 2TB SSD and I already have several additional hard drives for storage. Is a 550W power supply feasible for this setup? If it's not enough, could anyone recommend a budget-friendly power supply? I'm also open to considering another, cheaper NVIDIA GPU, as I'm not a heavy gamer and mainly play at 1080p, aiming for around 60fps, without needing to max settings on AAA games.
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Your 550W power supply should be fine for your upgrade, but I'd steer clear of the RTX 5060. A better choice might be the 9060XT or 5060 Ti, which could future-proof your setup more. The prices are rising due to the RAM situation, so investing a bit more now could save you headaches later. Remember, it's not just about the GPU; the 5600XT will work great with your PSU too!
I get that it might be pricier, but I'm on a tight budget. If I can't find a good deal on a 5060 Ti, should I consider the 30 or 40 series instead?