550 W PSU enough for a RX 5700 XT and Ryzen 5 3600?

[Utilityblock367]

hi, i had to switch my plans from an RTX 2060 super to an RX 5700 XT due to availability and such, although i might have made one small oversight, i only have an 550 w psu, and watching a video they mentioned this card is recommend a 600-750 w psu? will i have to return my psu and get a new one? or will i be okay? really nervous, first full PC build ever so im slightly new to this. 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$333.52 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$141.83 @ Office Depot
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory	$66.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$89.99 @ Western Digital
Video Card	PowerColor Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Red Dragon Video Card	$658.91 @ Amazon
Case	Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$44.49 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair VS 550 W ATX Power Supply
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1335.72
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-01 14:13 EST-0500

 

 

[Mateyyy]

If it was a good 550W, sure, but the VS550 isn't, unfortunately.

 

So,

11 minutes ago, Utilityblock367 said:

will i have to return my psu and get a new one?

Yes, you'll want to get something better.

[Downkey]

9 minutes ago, Utilityblock367 said:

hi, i had to switch my plans from an RTX 2060 super to an RX 5700 XT due to availability and such, although i might have made one small oversight, i only have an 550 w psu, and watching a video they mentioned this card is recommend a 600-750 w psu? will i have to return my psu and get a new one? or will i be okay? really nervous, first full PC build ever so im slightly new to this. 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$333.52 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$141.83 @ Office Depot
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory	$66.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$89.99 @ Western Digital
Video Card	PowerColor Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Red Dragon Video Card	$658.91 @ Amazon
Case	Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$44.49 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair VS 550 W ATX Power Supply
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1335.72
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-01 14:13 EST-0500

 

 

Yeah, you should be ok. According to the newegg PSU calculator it consumes about 440 watts.

[bellabichon]

If it was a different 550W power supply, my answer might be a 'maybe', but the Corsair VS 2012 is a unit with a pretty sour reputation. In fact, it's even listed in "Tier E • Potentially dangerous in multiple scenarios" on the forum's PSU Tier List. I'd recommend you switch to something a little bit better reviewed, like the CXM 650W, or (if you have the cash) a much better model like the RMx 650W.

[bellabichon]

Just now, Downkey said:

Yeah, you should be ok. According to the newegg PSU calculator it consumes about 440 watts.

Before making that recommendation, I'd suggest you look at some reviews of the VS 2012 series. It's, uh, not in the 'high end' to say the least. 

[Downkey]

Just now, bellabichon said:

Before making that recommendation, I'd suggest you look at some reviews of the VS 2012 series. It's, uh, not in the 'high end' to say the least. 

Oof. My bad, thanks for correcting me

[Jumballi]

yes on technicality, but all things point to that PSU not being able to be used if you decide to upgrade(or even with the components you currently have if they just sip a bit too much power).

[Utilityblock367]

okay, well ill have to wait a bit then as i wouldent have the money for a new psu even if i did return my current one, itll take about a month or less, but i doubt id be able to return my current one by then, but with in 2 weeks i should have around 100 euros, (should mention im in the netherlands) 

 

[Utilityblock367]

10 minutes ago, bellabichon said:

If it was a different 550W power supply, my answer might be a 'maybe', but the Corsair VS 2012 is a unit with a pretty sour reputation. In fact, it's even listed in "Tier E • Potentially dangerous in multiple scenarios" on the forum's PSU Tier List. I'd recommend you switch to something a little bit better reviewed, like the CXM 650W, or (if you have the cash) a much better model like the RMx 650W.

would the Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650 V2 PSU / PC voeding be a good one too? its the cheapest for that price but of course cheaper often means less quality

[Mateyyy]

4 minutes ago, Jumballi said:

yes on technicality, but all things point to that PSU not being able to be used if you decide to upgrade(or even with the components you currently have if they just sip a bit too much power).

Since when will a 5700XT and 3600 "sip too much power" for a 550W PSU?

It's not about the wattage, it's about the quality. And if that's not even the newer 2018 VS, but the older yellow/orange label model, then that's just absolute garbage.

 

Just now, Utilityblock367 said:

would the Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650 V2 PSU / PC voeding be a good one too? its the cheapest for that price but of course cheaper often means less quality

That's okay, miles ahead of the VS. I'd still take a better 550W unit over it, but it should work.

[Utilityblock367]

5 minutes ago, Mateyyy said:

Since when will a 5700XT and 3600 "sip too much power" for a 550W PSU?

It's not about the wattage, it's about the quality. And if that's not even the newer 2018 VS, but the older yellow/orange label model, then that's just absolute garbage.

 

That's okay, miles ahead of the VS. I'd still take a better 550W unit over it, but it should work.

i think ill save up for the Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 Full Modular V2 PSU at 95 euros, only 10 euros more than the 650w version

[Mateyyy]

Just now, Utilityblock367 said:

i think ill save up for the Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 Full Modular V2 PSU at 95 euros, only 10 euros more than the 650w version

Sounds good. Not that you need 750W, but I'd be comfortable hooking up a 5700XT to an MWE Gold.

[Utilityblock367]

1 minute ago, Mateyyy said:

Sounds good. Not that you need 750W, but I'd be comfortable hooking up a 5700XT to an MWE Gold.

no not that i need it but for 10 euros more and the head room for upgrades down the line, might as well, right?

[Mateyyy]

Just now, Utilityblock367 said:

no not that i need it but for 10 bucks more and the head room for upgrades down the line, might as well, right?

Sure, it can't hurt.

[cheesytacopastaman]

I'd go for a CX550, better yet a CX550M for semi modularity. If you can spare a little extra, go for an RMx since they are fully modular and are FAR better than either of the previously mentioned units.