Question Will the addition of an upgraded CPU and GPU threaten my PSU?

[vwcrusher]

I am about to upgrade my 4 year old system and I 'think' my current PSU will be ok, but I would sleep better having someone way more knowledgeable than I verify that it will be ok.

The components upgraded are the CPU: from Ryzen 7 3700X to Ryzen 7 5800X, and GPU: from EVGA FTW2 GAMING iCX GeForce GTX 1070 ti to XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 XT.

Thank you : )

 

[Wolfshadw]

Would help to know what the current PSU is (brand, make and model#).

You're upgrading from a 65watt processor to a 105watt processor and from a graphics card that recommends at least a 500watt PSU to a graphics card that recommends at least a 650watt PSU. I'd say that unless you have a quality 750watt PSU, you're going to want to upgrade that before making any other changes to your system.

-Wolf sends

 

[vwcrusher]

OH! Duh...sorry about that; I meant to include the upgraded parts list. Please see below...

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/vwcrusher/saved/#view=ZHKdqs

Again, adding in the new CPU and GPU.....

 

[Wolfshadw]

Seasonic is a decent brand. Even so, with the upgrades you intend, you're borderline. If it were me, I'd opt for a 750 watt Seasonic power supply to replace your current one. I wouldn't want to drop $550 in upgrades only to have the power supply fail and possibly damage one of my new components.

-Wolf sends

 

[vwcrusher]

Thank you. Well I may upgrade the GPU first then and see if the % utilization is less than high 90s to 100%.

While monitoring system temps, I noticed that the area labeled CPU package was getting up in the mid 60s. While the CPU itself ran around 50 degrees. Is that typical or cause for concern?

 

[Wolfshadw]

What are you using to monitor temps?

-Wolf sends

 

[vwcrusher]

What are you using to monitor temps?

-Wolf sends

For the CPU, MB and CPU package I use an ASUS app that came with the MB called fan xpert4.

[Motherboard] Fan Xpert 4 - Introduction | Official Support | ASUS Global

For the GPU, again an app that came with the card from EVGA, Precision X1.

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I was also using the W11 task manager to monitor loads and FPS.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with either of those apps, so I can't answer if the results you're getting are normal or if there's something off.

-Wolf sends

 

[NanoSuit3]

Fan Expert IV is a fan curving that's part of AI Suite III which is pretty well optimized & Precision X1 is a cheap knockoff of Afterburner now that it's on Steam. Power recs aside; long as temps don't spike too high your pretty much managed.

 

[vwcrusher]

Thanks guys, I am still blown away that I don't need a new PSU.... You are sure?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Thanks guys, I am still blown away that I don't need a new PSU.... You are sure?

Ummm...

Seasonic is a decent brand. Even so, with the upgrades you intend, you're borderline. If it were me, I'd opt for a 750 watt Seasonic power supply to replace your current one. I wouldn't want to drop $550 in upgrades only to have the power supply fail and possibly damage one of my new components.

-Wolf sends

 

[rolli59]

You will be fine with that 650 http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm