Hey everyone! I'm in the process of upgrading my 5-year-old PC and I've just picked up a GeForce 5060 Ti with 16GB of memory. Currently, I'm using an Endorfy Vero L3 700W Bronze PSU. While I know that 700W is more than enough for my setup, I'm a bit concerned about the Bronze rating. Do you think it would be beneficial to upgrade to a Supremo FM6 750W Gold PSU instead?
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One thing to consider is that your CPU might bottleneck the performance. The 5060 Ti paired with a Ryzen 5 3600 won't let the GPU reach its full potential. If you plan on upgrading your CPU in the future, then sure, going for a better PSU could be a good idea. But honestly, the Bronze rating mainly reflects efficiency—so unless your PSU is from a really unreliable brand, it's probably fine for now. Just make sure your RAM is up to par, as that's often what holds back upgrades the most.
If you're looking to stick with AMD, you might want to consider a 9060XT 16GB. It's a cheaper option than the 5060 Ti and has lower CPU overhead, which could benefit performance until you decide to upgrade your CPU.
I run a 3080 with a 750W white PSU, and I can tell you that a Bronze rating isn't going to be a huge issue. You could actually run that 5060 Ti on a 550W PSU without much trouble. If you've got the cash, maybe invest it in something else rather than a PSU upgrade.
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