Question Can i get this gpu in my current system and expect it to run normal and stable without problems?

[veeljko23]

This is my current system:
CPU: i7 870 base clock 2.93ghz
GPU: MSI GTX 560 1GB GDDR5
RAM: 4x2GB DDR3
PSU: LC POWER 6550 v2.2 (my only concern)
Can i get myself an AMD Radeon rx 570 xfx Hard Swap 4gb gddr5 and expect it to run cool enough in a crappy old case with no fans and the psu above, i would run it atleast half a year without any hardware changes after the gpu upgrade, if it is going to run and be stable with given psu i will get it and if not i will just save up for a new pc.

 

[Lutfij]

How old is the PSU that's got you concerned? I'd advise on saving up the money as opposed to spending anymore on what you already have.

 

[Ralston18]

Motherboard: make, model, version?

Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, how full?

This PSU?

https://www.nierle.com/en/article/2...2,_550W,_12_cm,_ATX,_Black,_TUV,_CE,_PFC.html

 

[troyer1234567]

This is my current system:
CPU: i7 870 base clock 2.93ghz
GPU: MSI GTX 560 1GB GDDR5
RAM: 4x2GB DDR3
PSU: LC POWER 6550 v2.2 (my only concern)
Can i get myself an AMD Radeon rx 570 xfx Hard Swap 4gb gddr5 and expect it to run cool enough in a crappy old case with no fans and the psu above, i would run it atleast half a year without any hardware changes after the gpu upgrade, if it is going to run and be stable with given psu i will get it and if not i will just save up for a new pc.

that's 550W psu and is good, what mainboard u have?

 

[veeljko23]

Motherboard: make, model, version?

Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, how full?

This PSU?

https://www.nierle.com/en/article/2...2,_550W,_12_cm,_ATX,_Black,_TUV,_CE,_PFC.html

asus p7h55 m pro
Patriot Burst Elite 120gb and ST3251031AS 250GB and yes that psu

 

[veeljko23]

How old is the PSU that's got you concerned? I'd advise on saving up the money as opposed to spending anymore on what you already have.

I bought that psu in june 2021 and it was used so i dont know how long was it used before

 

[Ralston18]

Is the Patriot 120 GB the boot ( C: ) drive? If so you will need a drive at least twice that size.

As for the PSU: Wattage likely low but the age and unknown use makes it a likely candidate for replacement.

Start here - apply the calculators.

Best Power Supplies of 2022 - Top PSUs for Gaming PCs | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)

There may be other suggestions and comments.

 

[DSzymborski]

It's not really a 550W PSU in any meaningful way. It's an ancient, low-quality design, and only has a +12V spec of 450W, meaning you're in group-regulated city. Add in the automatic downgrade for any PSU bought used -- this is safety equipment -- and this would be a very easy decision to replace before using an RX 570 for me.

 

[veeljko23]

It's not really a 550W PSU in any meaningful way. It's an ancient, low-quality design, and only has a +12V spec of 450W, meaning you're in group-regulated city. Add in the automatic downgrade for any PSU bought used -- this is safety equipment -- and this would be a very easy decision to replace before using an RX 570 for me.

Could you give me a source where i could learn what those wattages mean and so i can know myself all the important stuff myself so i can know what is good and what not, i live in serbia so there is not a lot of options that i wont overpay for