I'm considering upgrading my graphics card from a 3060 Ti to a 9070 XT, and the wattage estimate I'm seeing is around 502 watts. Currently, I have a 750W 80+ Gold power supply, and I'm thinking about sticking with it. As a major procrastinator, I'd really appreciate any advice or thoughts on this!
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Looks good to me! Just make sure you have the extra original cables since the 9070 XT requires two PCIe 8-pin cables, while the 3060 Ti typically only needs one.
You’re totally fine! Your system shouldn’t exceed 502 Watts, and it usually runs below that. Plus, undervolting can help if you're worried about power.
I've upgraded to a 9070 XT from a 1060 and PCPartPicker estimated 490 watts for me. With a similar quality PSU, I've had no problems. Having 50% headroom is ideal for efficiency; most people run their PSU at around 50-60% usage, which is great.
You're probably in a good spot. Consider getting a wattage meter to plug into the wall. My setup says it requires 850W at peak, but that's only under extreme loads.
Yeah, that wattage estimate is totally fine. Your current power supply should handle it without any issues.
Yeah, my 5700X and 9070 XT combo runs at about 450 watts, so that 502W shouldn't be a problem.