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sakz_128
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I currently have a prebuilt PC with a GTX 1050 ti and an AMD X4 840 (huge bottleneck) running of an xilence 400W power supply. When it comes to my birthday, I am thinking of upgrading to a GTX 970 / RX 570 with a Ryzen 3 1200/2200, will I also need to upgrade my Power Supply from my Xilence 400W or can I run this system on 400W?

 

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I mean even if it can run you should probably upgrade that PSU anyways.I don't think I would risk it.

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1 minute ago, sakz_128 said:

I currently have a prebuilt PC with a GTX 1050 ti and an AMD X4 840 (huge bottleneck) running of an xilence 400W power supply. When it comes to my birthday, I am thinking of upgrading to a GTX 970 / RX 570 with a Ryzen 3 1200/2200, will I also need to upgrade my Power Supply from my Xilence 400W or can I run this system on 400W?

 

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Highly recommand Get a good 550 or 650 if you're on a budget get a bronze rated one 

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2 minutes ago, seon123 said:

What model is the PSU?

Xilence 400W 

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2 minutes ago, sakz_128 said:

Xilence 400W 

That's the brand, and the wattage. Not the model.

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10 minutes ago, sakz_128 said:

I currently have a prebuilt PC with a GTX 1050 ti and an AMD X4 840 (huge bottleneck) running of an xilence 400W power supply. When it comes to my birthday, I am thinking of upgrading to a GTX 970 / RX 570 with a Ryzen 3 1200/2200, will I also need to upgrade my Power Supply from my Xilence 400W or can I run this system on 400W?

 

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i would go with a 650w psu if you can always better to have more than you need, then not having enough.

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9 minutes ago, sakz_128 said:

I currently have a prebuilt PC with a GTX 1050 ti and an AMD X4 840 (huge bottleneck) running of an xilence 400W power supply. When it comes to my birthday, I am thinking of upgrading to a GTX 970 / RX 570 with a Ryzen 3 1200/2200, will I also need to upgrade my Power Supply from my Xilence 400W or can I run this system on 400W?

 

Thanks in Advance

Not what you were specifically asking for in this case but:

Note that the Ryzen 3000-series will release sometime soon and it might make the previous generations cheaper.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

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