[SOLVED] Radeon rx 5700 upgrade problem

[M1ku.]

Im looking to upgrade my nvidia gtx 1060 6gb to the radeon rx 5700 but i only have a 550 w psu: CORSAIR ATX 2.4 CX550M 550W CP-9020102-EU. Will i have any problems running games?

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

What are the specs of the rest of your system?

 

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http://prntscr.com/ow9s6e This is from the Amd 5700/xt installation instructions.

 

[treetops422]

• Radeon RX 5700 - On your average system we recommend a 500 Watt power supply unit.
• Radeon RX 5700 XT - On your average system we recommend a 550 Watt power supply unit.
• https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/amd-radeon-rx-5700-and-5700-xt-review,7.html
• Contact AMD if you have doubts or google a power calculator.

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

• Radeon RX 5700 - On your average system we recommend a 500 Watt power supply unit.
• Radeon RX 5700 XT - On your average system we recommend a 550 Watt power supply unit.
• https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/amd-radeon-rx-5700-and-5700-xt-review,7.html
• Contact AMD if you have doubts or google a power calculator.

Obviously article writers are better info than the actual manufacturer.
https://www.amd.com/system/files/documents/radeon-rx-5700-series-quick-start-guide-en.pdf

 

[treetops422]

Obviously article writers are better info than the actual manufacturer.
https://www.amd.com/system/files/documents/radeon-rx-5700-series-quick-start-guide-en.pdf

Evidently since they don't even acknowledge watt difference between the 2 cards.

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Evidently since they don't even acknowledge watt difference between the 2 cards.

Why would they. Ther recommendation covers both cards and overclocking I am sure is taken in to consideration. One Guru 3d test on two random cards dosnt cover every gpu Amd makes, not to mention all the multitude of companies licensed to produce the Radeon 5700/xt under license. Again if you own a BMW you dont get car care repair guide from Time magazine.