[SOLVED] Upgrading GPU can my PSU handle it?

[programram]

I have a 500w power supply and a Ryzen 5 2600 I am taking my 1060 and upgrading it to a RTX 2070 should this be enough? Also if you know any better place then Amazon to get this GPU let me know

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

500W PSU means nothing , make and model?

 

[gasaraki]

Should be able to depending on how good the PSU is. Is it a name brand high end 500W or some no name "500W"? A 650W or 750W would be more comfortable and efficient but if you can't spend anymore money, it should work.

 

[mjbn1977]

500W is something like a minimum. If its a cheap low quality PSU you might want to get something else, but 600W or 650W would be more ideal.

 

[programram]

500W PSU means nothing , make and model?

It says on the PSU itself "Thermaltake Smart Series Power Supply 500w" if I have to get a bigger and better one I will but I'd rather keep this one since its still fairly new. Would a 2060 still provide a noticeable improvement from a 1060?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A decent 550w-650w would be ideal , that PSU isn't very good.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($45.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $45.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-19 11:45 EST-0500

 

[clarkjd]

It says on the PSU itself "Thermaltake Smart Series Power Supply 500w" if I have to get a bigger and better one I will but I'd rather keep this one since its still fairly new. Would a 2060 still provide a noticeable improvement from a 1060?

That PSU is not well thought of as a gaming quality PSU. It does well in office type PC's, but not really enough for gaming loads. I would recommend a better PSU.