Would a Ryzen 5 3600 suffice with a 4060 GPU?
Would a Ryzen 5 3600 suffice with a 4060 GPU?
I'm thinking about assembling a PC for my nephew, and I've got an old Ryzen 5 3600 ready to use.
System details
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M
RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz
Storage:: 1TB NVMe SSD
Power Supply: 650w Gold
He already has a monitor with 1080p and another with 1440p.
Seems functional for me. Depending on the game, it runs at 60-80 FPS on 1080p.
R5 3600 + RTX 4060 tested across 30 games:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv3JokB5sbc
PSU make and model (or part number) is? Also, how old is the PSU, and was it purchased new or used/refurbished?
Yeah, GQ-series. Unfortunately, that's a low-quality PSU and I wouldn't use it. Not even for an office PC. I recommend opting for a better build quality PSU, preferably an ATX 3.x model.
Further reading:
https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-at...busters/2/
On the other hand, sticking with the current PSU might cause random power-offs later. The worst case is it fails completely, releasing smoke and damaging everything connected (the whole PC). But it's up to you. Your money and your peace of mind depend on how well you get along with your nephew.
to my knowledge gq is a decent unit produced by fsp.
yes, it's an older psu, but its build quality is solid.
review of a 750w model
it's more than sufficient for running a low wattage system with rtx 4060 and ryzen 3600
the ryzen 3600 can handle the 4060 well in CPU-heavy games (especially at 1% loads), and having it will make the build much more affordable.
"Decent" isn't a clear description. It's better than "crap," but not much better than "good." The build quality doesn't meet expectations, with noticeable overspeeds and high ripple indicating weak construction. If you're seeking a reliable unit, consider the Seasonic SSR-650TD, which was launched around the same time as the EVGA GQ (in 2016). You can check it out here: That model is actually the same PSU I've used in my main build for nine years without any problems.
The RTX 4060 has a power consumption of just 115w. The PSU should be adequate.
Various individuals have different expectations, with some maintaining higher benchmarks while others accept lower ones. It's essential for each person to determine what level of build quality is acceptable for their components in a PC. However, it's important to remember that the PSU is the most critical part inside the system because it supplies power to all components.
Since I pay close attention to my PCs, I avoid using mediocre or low-quality units, especially if they don't meet the ATX PSU requirements established by manufacturers for all OEMs. This ensures the PSUs are reliable and won’t harm other parts. In fact, I’ve exceeded expectations with PSUs in my systems;
Some might think I’m crazy for spending €206.80 on a high-quality PSU (Seasonic SSR-650TD) for my Skylake build, while another purchased a cheaper one (Seasonic SSR-650TR) for a Haswell model. Although it could have been more economical, I feel confident that my two primary PCs run on top-tier Seasonic products.
For my third PC, an older AMD build, I lowered the PSU quality slightly and opted for a decent unit (Seasonic PX-550) costing €101.50.
I won’t recommend expensive PSUs when the budget is limited, but I still advise choosing a unit that complies with ATX PSU standards (like those I mentioned).
It isn't designed for fire hazards, and it shouldn't be pushed to high performance with an R5 3600 and an RTX 4060, which likely won't be used fully. A 70 class GPU would probably be better, and I think a new unit is necessary. The overall system should stay under around 300-350 watts in this scenario.