[SOLVED] corsair vs550 psu and I want to buy a rx 5700xt

[wasd123456789]

I have a corsair vs550 psu and I want to buy a rx 5700xt and just want to know if that will be enough power for it. PC: 16gbram ryzen 2700x and two ssds. Right now i have a rx580.

 

[richiestang_78]

The VS series was a pretty bad power supply, although it meets the minimum wattage I wouldn't put a 5700XT on it.

I would repalce it with something from Tier A

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/psu-tier-list-psucultists.3624094/

 

[wasd123456789]

what if i get a rx5700 or a 260 super would that be fine?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Depends on your power supply. It has two PCIE power connectors. Are they 6-pin (maybe enough) or 8-pin (6+2pin) (should be enough)? The RX 5700 and 2060 Super both have lower power requirements and should be good to go with your current power supply.

-Wolf sends

 

[bignastyid]

I suggest adding a good psu to your gpu upgrade plans.

 

[madmatt30]

what if i get a rx5700 or a 260 super would that be fine?

The point richiestang_78 is making isnt that the vs550 isnt capable power wise to run a 5700xt, it is on on a paractical level.

It's the point that when you're spending $400 on a new gpu you really should be using something that's better quality and more reliable than a low end budget sub $50 psu.