[SOLVED] Can I upgrade my GPU to a NVidia 3060?

[LilyClouds]

I want to upgrade from a RTX 1650 TI to a RTX 3060 gpu, as my gpu I currently have cannot run VR games plus it's a bit dated. Here's some specs that might be useful.
Processor: Intel i5-10400F CPU, 12 Cores
8 GB of Ram (gonna likely upgrade to 16)
I've got some sort of acer baseboard, not sure.
I've got some more info, this PC Is Prebuilt, its a Acer Nitro N50 - 610, the PSU i'm not 100% sure of what but if you look up acer psus or acer nitro n50 - 610 psu you'll find something likely.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Make and model of your PSU and it's age?

I've got some sort of acer baseboard, not sure.
Are you working with a prebuilt?

 

[sizzling]

A key factor is the exact make and model of the psu?

 

[LilyClouds]

A key factor is the exact make and model of the psu?

I'm very unsure of the PSU due to most sites and physically seeing it makes it unclear, I'm under the impression it's something Acer's made because looking it up only shows "Acer N50 - 610 PSU" on sale sites.

 

[LilyClouds]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Make and model of your PSU and it's age?

I've got some sort of acer baseboard, not sure.
Are you working with a prebuilt?

I'm unsure of my PSU I just know its the standard one they use for the Acer Nitro N50-610. Some sites that sell this PSU say it's 500w

 

[ohio_buckeye]

In that case it likely needs replaced before a gpu upgrade. Not sure how feasible on your pc doing that is since many of the systems they build proprietary these days so they can be harder to upgrade.

 

[Matt_ogu812]

ACER site:
Acer Nitro Gaming Desktop | N50-610 | Black

Ref.
DG.E1ZEK.00M

Power Description
Maximum Power Supply Wattage 500w 500 W

 

[LilyClouds]

In that case it likely needs replaced before a gpu upgrade. Not sure how feasible on your pc doing that is since many of the systems they build proprietary these days so they can be harder to upgrade.

yea, my PSU is 500w, requirement for 3060 is 550w. Luckily I can find a reliable PSU at 550w for $100, and the 3060s these days despite being really good, are only $400-$500 on alotta markets, my only question is that is my intel i5 12 core cpu gonna be okay with that kind of gpu?

 

[ohio_buckeye]

I would think so. Also you may take a look at the rx 6600 or the rx 6600xt. Not sure of your area but in the USA they cost a bit less than a 3060 but are similar in performance except ray tracing. The 6600 will be slightly slower whereas the 6600xt should be a closer match.

This thread on linustechtips shows where someone else had a similar question.

 

[LilyClouds]

I would think so. Also you may take a look at the rx 6600 or the rx 6600xt. Not sure of your area but in the USA they cost a bit less than a 3060 but are similar in performance except ray tracing. The 6600 will be slightly slower whereas the 6600xt should be a closer match.

This thread on linustechtips shows where someone else had a similar question.

I appreciate the help, thank you.