Question can I replace my GTX1650 with a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060

[munroman]

I was wondering if you could advise me whether I could replace my GTX1650 with a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card. My PC is running Windows 10 with all updates and the following hardware:-

Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core Processor, 3793 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 12 Logical Processor(s)
BaseBoard Product X570 GAMING X
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 32.0 GB

 

[rgd1101]

brand and model of the psu?

 

[munroman]

First thanks for the VERY prompt reply 🙂 It is a Corsair CV450 🙂

 

[rgd1101]

GeForce RTX™ 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12G Specification | Graphics Card - GIGABYTE Global

Discover AORUS premium graphics cards, ft. WINDFORCE cooling, RGB lighting, PCB protection, and VR friendly features for the best gaming and VR experience!

www.gigabyte.com

Recommended PSU
550W
Power Connectors
8 pin*1

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

The card might work, but it would be much better if you upgrade your current PSU as well. Your current PSU model is not a very high-end SKU, and Gigabyte/Nvidia recommend a min high quality 550 Watts PSU.

That's a low budget Corsair PSU model though. You would much better off and SAFE by upgrading to some other high quality power supply unit. For the RTX 3060 I would definitely recommend grabbing some other PSU.

 

[munroman]

Many Thanks for the info 🙂 That will mean asking my wife for even more money 🙂 🙂 🙂 I had a feeling it would require more than the purchase of a new card 🙂

 

[munroman]

Just had a look psu not soooooo expensive 🙂

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Agree with the others, the VS line of PSUs are strictly meant for office setups. Never to be put in a gaming machine. They are just not good enough.


The are lots of good quality PSUs like Seasonic Focus, Corsair RM/RMx/RMi/TXM, EVGA G2/G3.

Be sure to get a good quality gold rated one. You can link some you're thinking of and we can advise.

 

[munroman]

Many thanks for all replies 🙂 Off on holiday at the weekend so will get back on this in a few weeks 🙂

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Many thanks for all replies Off on holiday at the weekend so will get back on this in a few weeks

Enjoy!