Is a 650W PSU Sufficient for a 9070 XT?
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CoolBreeze75
I'm putting together a new PC setup with a Ryzen 7600X processor and a 9070 XT graphics card. I'm currently using a Cooler Master 650W Bronze V2 power supply. I'm wondering if this is adequate for my build or if I should consider upgrading to a higher wattage PSU just to be safe.
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You should be fine with the 650W PSU since your whole system will likely draw less than 500W at full load. Plus, your PSU is pretty reliable, so I wouldn't stress too much about it. A lot of people here worry excessively about power supplies.
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Yeah, it should work! I'm running a 9070 XT alongside a 5700X3D, which pulls more power than the 7600X, on a Corsair RM650 without any issues at all.
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Actually, AMD recommends a 750W PSU for the 9070 XT. So with 650W, you might be risking damage to your GPU, and it limits future upgrade options. I’d say it's not enough.
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CoolBreeze75: That's a good point! Maybe I should consider upgrading just to be safe.