[SOLVED] 500W PSU for RTX 3060ti and R5 3600?

FrostyL2K

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Hey guys, I'm upgrading my GPU and I wanna know if I can get away with my 500w PSU without upgrading it. I'm planning to get a RTX 3060ti but I'd rather settle with a 3060 if my PSU can't handle it as I'm on a tight budget and PSU prices are high from where I'm from. I've done my research online and it seems on but I really wanna make sure so I'll list all my components below. Thanks in advance!!

Specs:
GPU to be upgraded to: Zotac RTX 3060TI (https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-twin-edge-oc)
Ryzen 5 3600 (Stock)
SilverStone ST50F 80+ 500W (https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/power-supplies/ST50F-ES230/)

A520 mobo
8GB DDR4 ram * 2
NVME 256GB
SATA 256GB
6TB WD Mybook HDD (connected through USB, powered externally)
1CPU fan
3 Case Fans.
Acer 1440p 144hz
 
Solution
I wouldn't even put a 3060 on such an old, group-regulated PSU. This is inappropriate for a modern build. It's not even really a 500W PSU in any sense with modern equipment.