Is a 650W PSU Enough for My New 5070?
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GamerDude84
I just ordered a 5070 graphics card and I'm wondering if my 650W power supply unit (PSU) will be sufficient for it. Will it work without any issues?
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Yes, it should be fine! But if you undervolt the card, it can save on power without sacrificing performance, which might help you stay under the limit.
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A 650W PSU is generally considered the minimum for a 5070. Depending on your other components, though, you might be cutting it close.
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It's usable, but honestly, it would be better to have a 750W or 850W PSU for your setup, especially if you plan to upgrade in the future.
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You might want to use a tool like PCPartPicker.com to calculate the total wattage needed for all your components. It’s usually a good idea to leave some headroom with your PSU for upgrades or overclocking.
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Yep, it’ll work. But will it be optimal? Hard to say. It could run into issues if your system uses a lot of power, especially during peak loads. The 5070 is estimated to use about 250W, so keep that in mind.
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