Will a 550W PSU be sufficient for my RTX 5060 setup?
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TechyNinja99
I'm planning to build a gaming rig that includes an R5 5500 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an RTX 5060 GPU. The 550W power supply is bronze-rated. Since the 5060 is priced close to the 4060, I decided on it, but I'm curious if a 550W PSU will be enough for my setup. Also, I have a 24-inch AOC Gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate, FHD, fast IPS, and a 0.5ms response time (Model: 24G11E). What do you think of my overall build?
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If you're considering upgrades, look into the 5600 instead of the 5500. Your 550W PSU is more than enough for that too. Just a thought!
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You're in the clear! The RTX 5060 draws a maximum of about 145W, and the R5 5500 runs at 110W. Adding the rest of your components, you still have around a 200W buffer, so your 550W PSU should handle everything just fine.
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A good rule of thumb is to add the wattage of your CPU and GPU, then multiply by 1.5 for a solid minimum. You could technically go lower, but I wouldn't recommend it for stability.
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Your R5 5500 has a TDP of only 65W, and with the 5060 at 145W, plus about 20W for the motherboard and other parts, you're set. You could even get by with a 350W PSU and still be safe, so no worries! 😂
BuildMaster88: That's great news! I was worried I might need to upgrade my PSU.
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BudgetBuilder21: I looked for the 5600, but it's out of stock everywhere.