I recently purchased a 5070 because my 6650xtx couldn't handle gaming at 1440p. However, I'm concerned that my current 650W 80+ Bronze power supply might not provide enough power. The 6650xtx pulls about 160W, and the 5070 is set to a maximum of 250W. Here are the rest of my build specifications: B550 motherboard, 5600x processor, air cooler, 2TB M.2 storage, and three fans. Everything is blacked out with no RGB lighting.
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You should be good as long as your PSU is of decent quality. With a 5600x, you're in a safe power range. If you're worried about your current setup, now might be a smart time to get a higher wattage PSU since there are some great deals on 850W-1000W units right now!
What's the exact model of your power supply? It’s important to know if it can handle the load you're considering.
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I saw a 1000W modular PSU on sale for around $120, which is not bad at all!