Question Can i run a RX 550 No issues like this?

[Iyncin]

I have an i5-3570, 1 500gb SSD, 16 GB RAM and a 350w PSU, can i run a RX550 on this without needing to upgrade my PSU? Btw, only 1 small LED for the power button, wont make a difference but i think its worth mentioning.

 

[Iyncin]

Also, any other better GPUs i could run with a similar or lower wattage? And if my PSU cant handle it, can you give me lower wattage alternatives?

 

[clutchc]

It would be best to know the make and model of that PSU. But generally speaking, you should be fine with the RX 550. (I presume all RX 550s need no 6-pin connector)

Not sure what your asking about the LED.

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, you should be okay.

250w (or better) recommended. Clutchc is spot on, knowing the make/model of the PSU would help us confirm.

AMD Radeon RX 550 Specs

AMD Lexa, 1183 MHz, 512 Cores, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, 2048 MB GDDR5, 1750 MHz, 128 bit

www.techpowerup.com

 

[Iyncin]

Oh wow, this site is quick! thank you so much!

 

[clutchc]

May I ask if you are intending on gaming with the RX 550? Or just using it as a integrated video replacement?

 

[Iyncin]

Yes, you should be okay.

250w (or better) recommended. Clutchc is spot on, knowing the make/model of the PSU would help us confirm.

AMD Radeon RX 550 Specs

AMD Lexa, 1183 MHz, 512 Cores, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, 2048 MB GDDR5, 1750 MHz, 128 bit

www.techpowerup.com

Problem is, this PC is prebuilt (its an upgrade for a friends pc, he bought it prebuilt). All i know is its a 350W, and i cant open it because he has warranty for ~2 months still.

 

[Iyncin]

May I ask if you are intending on gaming with the RX 550? Or just using it as a integrated video replacement?

Intended on gaming.

 

[Corwin65]

Problem is, this PC is prebuilt (its an upgrade for a friends pc, he bought it prebuilt). All i know is its a 350W, and i cant open it because he has warranty for ~2 months still.

Opening to look at model of PSU should not void any warranties.

 

[Iyncin]

Coming back to this, i put my system specs into a PSU calculator and put a RX550, and it was just 220W so im probably fine. Hell, even a RX560 fits. Sadly, a RX580, wont work on this build.

 

[clutchc]

I'm confused. You say you don't want to open his PC to look at the PSU nameplate, but you'll have to open it to install the graphics card. Are you going to wait until the warranty expires and then open it to install the card?

A good quality 350W PSU should have a 6-pin connector and be able to handle faster cards than the RX 550. The GTX 1650 for example. What pre-built PC is it?

 

[Iyncin]

I'm confused. You say you don't want to open his PC to look at the PSU nameplate, but you'll have to open it to install the graphics card. Are you going to wait until the warranty expires and then open it to install the card?

A good quality 350W PSU should have a 6-pin connector and be able to handle faster cards than the RX 550. The GTX 1650 for example. What pre-built PC is it?

yup, i havent even bought the board, i just wanna be certain. also sorry for taking a while to respond.

 

[DSzymborski]

yup, i havent even bought the board, i just wanna be certain. also sorry for taking a while to respond.

Well, you're not going to be certain until the necessary information is provided to give correct, safe advice.

 

[Iyncin]

Well, you're not going to be certain until the necessary information is provided to give correct, safe advice.

Ive been reaserching and i think im safe. Either way, you guys helped alot!