I'm planning to upgrade from an RX 6600 XT to either an RTX 5050 or RTX 5060. My system has an Intel i5-12400, an ASUS B760M-K D4 motherboard, 16GB of RAM, and a 650W power supply. Would that PSU safely handle either graphics card, and would one of these be a worthwhile upgrade?
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A decent 650W PSU should be more than enough for either the RTX 5050 or RTX 5060 with an i5-12400. The main thing is making sure the PSU is a reputable model and in good condition. That said, the RTX 5050 may not be a very noticeable upgrade over an RX 6600 XT, so the RTX 5060 would make more sense if the price is reasonable.
You should be fine. Systems using an i5-14400F with an RTX 5060 Ti have run without issues on a quality 500W unit, so 650W gives you comfortable headroom.
A 650W supply should also handle cards around the RTX 5070 or RX 9060 XT range, assuming it is a reliable unit. For 1440p gaming, an RX 9060 XT 16GB could be worth considering because the extra VRAM may age better.
Yes, 650W is sufficient for both options. Just check the PSU’s brand, model, age, and required power connectors rather than judging it by wattage alone.
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