Question about the S12II 520w plus RX 6600
Question about the S12II 520w plus RX 6600
I’m thinking about a complete PC upgrade next year, aiming for something like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, RX 7900 XTX or RTX 4080. In the meantime, I’m still saving up for that.
Currently, my setup is around six years old and looks like this:
CPU: Ryzen 5 1400
Motherboard: Gigabyte AB350M-D3H
RAM: HyperX (2x8GB) at 3000MHz
Storage: Crucial 960GB SATA SSD, ADATA NVMe 512GB
GPU: RX 570 4GB AORUS
Power Supply: Seasonic S12II-520 520W
I just bought a RX6600 a few hours ago for a low price during a promotion that included a free Starfield key. It’s a big upgrade from my old RX 570 4GB, but I’m not sure if my current PSU will handle it. The calculator suggests it should be fine, though some forums mention possible issues with older PSUs. I want to know before I make the switch.
I believe the new RX6600 has a TDP of 135W while the previous model was 150W. The decision might hinge on your risk tolerance, whether to switch PSUs, and your budget for a premium power supply.
I believe you should be okay right now. The RX 6600 uses less power than your current Rx 570, and it’s not just any PSU brand—it definitely needs to be swapped for a 700-750W unit as soon as you get the RX 7900 XTX/4080.
Oh yeah, I didn't mention it but I will replace everything with the next upgrade, CPU, GPU, MOBO, Case, PSU, RAM, storage I will not use any of those components in my next build, I just wanted something to use until next year.
You should be okay with the same PSU, either way the new GPU will consume less power.
I don't want to say you will definitely be fine as there is a risk with using any PSU outside of its warranty period. The safest option would be to buy the PSU you plan to use for your new build now and use it to power your current system. Having said that you may well be fine using your current PSU
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