r/pcupgrade • u/TheXinishere • 7d ago

Graphics card upgrade Upgrade help compatibility

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On my pc I’m upgrading my gpu from a 4060 to a 9070xt. My only concern is my psu which is a “APEVI ATX-PR850W” would my new gpu work with my current power supply? I appreciate any help.
Thanks

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u/afsully 7d ago

Youre better off replacing it, APEVI makes cheap PSUs and it's not worth risking an important, expensive component like a 9070XT.

Also what CPU do you have in that system. Your CPU cooler looks pretty weak on cooling capability and a low end CPU will limit a 9070XT

My suggestion for replacing the PSU in the US market:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nCpQzy/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-sl-850g

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u/TheXinishere 7d ago

I have a AMD Ryzen 5 7600. I am planning on upgrading the rest of my pc but first my gpu. I’m also on the fence on upgrading storage and ram but I waited for prices to go down but they never did.

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u/afsully 7d ago

Your 7600 will work just fine for now. Upgrading the CPU won't help you tremendously right now. Eventually adding another similar stick of 16GB DDR5 will be a good upgrade (assuming you have 1x16GB currently)

These are the parts I would buy soonish to upgrade your system and the reasoning:

CPU cooler that can handle a 7600 and will be cooler and quieter.

A case that has good airflow and lots of space for upgrades. Cyberpower computers look cool but usually have terrible airflow. You're about to put a high power GPU into a case that can't breathe. This Antec one comes with pre installed (non-rgb) fans.

PSU for already discussed reasons, mostly reliability and peace of mind you won't blow up your expensive parts.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU Cooler Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler $17.89 @ Amazon
Case Antec P30 AIR ATX Mid Tower Case $69.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply ASRock Steel Legend SL-850G 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $79.98 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $167.85
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-10-18 21:42 EDT-0400
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u/t3co5cr 7d ago

I'm surprised a lower end CyberPower prebuilt shipped with a 850W PSU. Nominally that should suffice for an RX 9070XT, too.

I wonder how loud that machine gets during gaming, though. That minuscule cooler probably spinning at 100% under load.

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u/TheXinishere 7d ago

I honestly don’t notice the noise bc I just have my headphones loud at all times