[SOLVED] can I use a rx 470

[PrinceTexasLoaf]

hi my pc currently has a 1050ti and an i5 6400 and my psu is around 300 w or 350w
and I was wondering if my psu would be good enough for an rx 470 or 480 or 570

and I was wondering if it was a good idea to buy a rx 470 used and if so what website I should buy them from I was looking into the rx 470 the most

 

[feelinfroggy777]

The 470 will require an additional power from the PSU. Your 1050ti runs on the power from the PCIe slot. But that wont be enough for a 470. So if you upgrade, you will need a new PSU.

But going from a 1050ti to a 470 is not really an upgrade. Those cards are about the same. I would look at a 580/1060 or higher for an upgrade along with a new PSU.

 

[PrinceTexasLoaf]

The 470 will require an additional power from the PSU. Your 1050ti runs on the power from the PCIe slot. But that wont be enough for a 470. So if you upgrade, you will need a new PSU.

But going from a 1050ti to a 470 is not really an upgrade. Those cards are about the same. I would look at a 580/1060 or higher for an upgrade along with a new PSU.

what about the rx 570 could you also link me the cheapest psu that'd work with it

 

[salerhino]

May I ask you why do you need to buy a new gpu?

 

[PrinceTexasLoaf]

May I ask you why do you need to buy a new gpu?

I am gonna get a 144hz display soon and I'd like my system to be more capable for higher demanding games

 

[feelinfroggy777]

The 470 will require an additional power from the PSU. Your 1050ti runs on the power from the PCIe slot. But that wont be enough for a 470. So if you upgrade, you will need a new PSU.

But going from a 1050ti to a 470 is not really an upgrade. Those cards are about the same. I would look at a 580/1060 or higher for an upgrade along with a new PSU.

what about the rx 570 could you also link me the cheapest psu that'd work with it

A 570 is not really an upgrade to a 1050ti. They get very similar fps.

 

[PrinceTexasLoaf]

The 470 will require an additional power from the PSU. Your 1050ti runs on the power from the PCIe slot. But that wont be enough for a 470. So if you upgrade, you will need a new PSU.

But going from a 1050ti to a 470 is not really an upgrade. Those cards are about the same. I would look at a 580/1060 or higher for an upgrade along with a new PSU.

what about the rx 570 could you also link me the cheapest psu that'd work with it

A 570 is not really an upgrade to a 1050ti. They get very similar fps.

I am gonna get a rx 580 there are some for cheap on newegg

 

[salerhino]

If you are buying new GPU (RX 580 / RX 480) a new PSU is a must!

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Yep, if you go with a 580, then go for a PSU.

Here is a decent budget PSU that will work well with the 580.

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