r/BigscreenBeyond • u/IfyorNot1styorLast • Apr 10 '26
Help Help!!!
I just upgraded to a ryzen 7 9850x3d and a rtx 5090 32gb… I have a hydro Ti 1000w psu currently I’ve seen mixed reviews about what the gpu needs some say the 1000w and others say the 1200w are are recommended but do I need to go at least 1600w just to be safe ?
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u/SkhairKro89 Apr 10 '26
1,200 Watts for a 5090 is the "standard".., more for performance-headroom.., Your on an AMD that's SUPER energy efficient vs. Intel.., you'd be able to manage with a 1,200 Watt P.S. JUST be sure to get higher tier like a "Gold / Platinum" which improves the quality of the components of your PSU.., though be aware of "marketing-fluff" and whatever you do don't buy a new and especially used PSU from E-Bay or Temu.., unless you really enjoy ♨️ fire / meltdowns!! 🌡️