Looking to purchase a 5070ti in the future – do you need a replacement power supply?
Looking to purchase a 5070ti in the future – do you need a replacement power supply?
Hello, I'm considering purchasing a 5070ti once prices fall closer to the MSRP. I currently own a Corsair HX850 Platinum PSU. I'm unsure if it's wise to switch to an ATX 3.0 PSU to handle power surges. From what I understand, my previous PSU was ATX version 2.4 with an 850W rating, which may not be sufficient for the power spikes from the 5070ti. Do you agree or disagree?
Regarding upgrading, anyone have suggestions? I believe 850W is a solid choice. My preferred brands are Asus, Be Quiet!, and Corsair—especially in the ATX 3.0 category on the cultists list. Am I right that they lack professional reviews?
Additionally, my current setup only includes an old GSync monitor. Unless AMD offers a significantly better GPU than the 5070ti, I think sticking with the 5070ti is the best option. Thanks!
If your PSU is no longer covered by warranty, then a fresh insurance policy is necessary for that GPU purchase.
I received a HXI 1000 watt unit from 2016 with no problems. The new native cable works perfectly. Running the whole system draws 492 watts, which is normal. I've experienced very few issues with this machine or power supply. Most cards in this setup have been trouble-free. The main challenge is getting a card to work when connecting it. A 9070xt for $599 is a solid investment.
I am concerned the HX850 may lack sufficient headroom for the spikes, as Nvidia claims the 5070ti needs at least 750 W. I also feel drawn to Nvidia because of its ray tracing and other advanced features that AMD doesn't offer... at least I remember that situation from a while ago.
Unless you're creating your own or have many extra components, 750W is the suggested capacity. In reality, most PSU calculators indicate 750W as well. I'm setting up a new system and adding a 5070 Ti to it. I purchased an MSI MAG 750W power supply from Amazon.