I'm planning to upgrade my graphics card from an RTX 3060 to an RTX 5070 and I'm wondering if my power supply will support this. My current system has a Ryzen 5 5500 processor, 2 SSDs, 1 HDD, 4 case fans, and a DeepCool Gammaxx 300 Fury CPU cooler. Currently, I'm using a Gamemax 700W VP 700 RGB power supply. NVIDIA's official website mentions that the minimum requirement is 650W. Do you think my PSU is sufficient for this upgrade?
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Your current PSU might meet the wattage requirement on paper, but Gamemax is listed as a low tier brand in PSU rankings, which means it's likely not reliable. Even though they rate a bit over what's needed, I'd strongly recommend switching to a PSU that's at least C tier or higher for stability. It's a good idea to invest in a quality power supply when you're upgrading your GPU. Check the PSU tier list to find reputable options.
Do you think my power supply won’t handle it at all? My CPU doesn’t seem to consume much, so I thought that would give me some headroom.