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Will the RTX 3060 OC perform well with a 500 watt power supply?

Will the RTX 3060 OC perform well with a 500 watt power supply?

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2004leo
Junior Member
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09-28-2022, 05:54 PM
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I have a Ryzen 5 5500 6-12 thread with 5 fans, an AMD B550 PG Ripley and 32GB RAM. I've heard they suggest a 550W PSU, but I'm not sure how to upgrade it. Will I be fine?
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2004leo
09-28-2022, 05:54 PM #1

I have a Ryzen 5 5500 6-12 thread with 5 fans, an AMD B550 PG Ripley and 32GB RAM. I've heard they suggest a 550W PSU, but I'm not sure how to upgrade it. Will I be fine?

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YOLOGAMER109
Member
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09-28-2022, 06:38 PM
#2
The current PSU installed or available for use is being evaluated. Five fans do not guarantee adequate cooling, as other factors play a role. You should assess the complete power needs of the system and prioritize a reputable PSU brand. Update your post with full hardware details, operating system info, and the PSU specifications including make, model, wattage, age, and condition. Also provide disk drive details, storage capacity, and a list of connected peripherals. Network type (wired or wireless) is also required.
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YOLOGAMER109
09-28-2022, 06:38 PM #2

The current PSU installed or available for use is being evaluated. Five fans do not guarantee adequate cooling, as other factors play a role. You should assess the complete power needs of the system and prioritize a reputable PSU brand. Update your post with full hardware details, operating system info, and the PSU specifications including make, model, wattage, age, and condition. Also provide disk drive details, storage capacity, and a list of connected peripherals. Network type (wired or wireless) is also required.

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LetiqPvP
Member
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10-06-2022, 11:58 AM
#3
My Gigabyte RTX 3060 (non overclocked) sometimes stopped working with an older (2021 model) Corsair ATX 2.x compliant TX850M PSU. The same occurred after upgrading to a Gigabyte RTX 4070. The system would crash and restart during GPU-heavy tasks.

After replacing the old Corsair TX850M with a newer MSI A1000G, the issue disappeared. The RTX 3060 has a 170W TDP, while the RTX 4070 requires 200W. The previous 850W Corsair PSU wasn’t sufficient.

NVidia 3000 series GPUs are known for causing short current spikes, so a PSU with extra reserve power is advisable. An ATX 3.x compliant unit with a 200% short-term OCP limit on the +12V rail would help manage transients.

Powering an RTX 3060 from a weak 500W PSU is likely to cause problems. My upgraded 1000W PSU resolved the issue, though it might be excessive for a 3060 or 4070. A 750W Tier-A ATX 3.x unit would be safer, and 1000W is probably sufficient.

Upgrading to a 3060 could become costly. If you’re unsure about PSU installation, have the PC serviced by a professional. TLDR: Replace the 500W PSU with a larger ATX 3.x unit.
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LetiqPvP
10-06-2022, 11:58 AM #3

My Gigabyte RTX 3060 (non overclocked) sometimes stopped working with an older (2021 model) Corsair ATX 2.x compliant TX850M PSU. The same occurred after upgrading to a Gigabyte RTX 4070. The system would crash and restart during GPU-heavy tasks.

After replacing the old Corsair TX850M with a newer MSI A1000G, the issue disappeared. The RTX 3060 has a 170W TDP, while the RTX 4070 requires 200W. The previous 850W Corsair PSU wasn’t sufficient.

NVidia 3000 series GPUs are known for causing short current spikes, so a PSU with extra reserve power is advisable. An ATX 3.x compliant unit with a 200% short-term OCP limit on the +12V rail would help manage transients.

Powering an RTX 3060 from a weak 500W PSU is likely to cause problems. My upgraded 1000W PSU resolved the issue, though it might be excessive for a 3060 or 4070. A 750W Tier-A ATX 3.x unit would be safer, and 1000W is probably sufficient.

Upgrading to a 3060 could become costly. If you’re unsure about PSU installation, have the PC serviced by a professional. TLDR: Replace the 500W PSU with a larger ATX 3.x unit.

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huuskyjerk
Member
170
10-06-2022, 04:31 PM
#4
For your peace of mind, I suggest a 1000+ Watt PSU if you can afford it. This will give your PC extra headroom and handle any sudden power surges that might happen with your GPU during intense gaming sessions or heavy applications. Just a suggestion. I agree with Misgar if you prefer not to replace your PSU yourself—consider having a Pro Tech install it at a trusted Computer Service Shop.
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huuskyjerk
10-06-2022, 04:31 PM #4

For your peace of mind, I suggest a 1000+ Watt PSU if you can afford it. This will give your PC extra headroom and handle any sudden power surges that might happen with your GPU during intense gaming sessions or heavy applications. Just a suggestion. I agree with Misgar if you prefer not to replace your PSU yourself—consider having a Pro Tech install it at a trusted Computer Service Shop.