[SOLVED] Will 550 watts be enough?

[amd vs nvida]

Im thinking about upgrading my system to a 5600x and an RTX 3060ti (when they are available 😑). I currently have an EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2. So my question is it enough and would it be safe to overclock in future if needed?

 

[jay32267]

I think there's a good chance it will work but 550 is less that I would go for as I am more comfortable with more overhead.
If by chance it doesn't work...I might focus on the PSU before anything else.
As far as OCing....I'd first be happy if it works.

 

[refillable]

A bit tight for overclocks but for no overclocks it would be fine.

 

[amd vs nvida]

A bit tight for overclocks but for no overclocks it would be fine.

So going with those components now and buying and new PSU down the line when overclocking would be needed?

 

[jay32267]

So going with those components now and buying and new PSU down the line when overclocking would be needed?

Try it. I think there's a good chance it will work as do others. If you decide to overclock....chances become greater you will have problems and may need to upgrade. It's somewhat hard to predict exactly what will happen. We don't know how well the PSU is performing compared to a new one...it may have degraded....we don't know the total load....temperature has an influence....etc...

 

[amd vs nvida]

Try it. I think there's a good chance it will work as do others. If you decide to overclock....chances become greater you will have problems and may need to upgrade. It's somewhat hard to predict exactly what will happen. We don't know how well the PSU is performing compared to a new one...it may have degraded....we don't know the total load....temperature has an influence....etc...

Yeah i understand, think i will try to keep my psu for now and see if there are any problems. Thanks!