New pc for rF2

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  1. Mauro

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    Add 16GB more RAM for 32GB.
     
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    POWER SUPPLY! If the name implies only 550watts your video card might starve for power. Go at least 850w. Yes it will work with a lower number, but why stress a component that everything else relies upon?
     
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    It's true that 550w might be too tight. Not more than 850w but something between 750 and 850w would be safer depending on how many external devices are you plugging in. Better buying a good PSU than buying just a lot of watts.
     
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    Just read an article that claimed the next TITAN Nvidia video card will consume up to 800watts when you include all the fans and mainboard requirements. If folks do plan to upgrade a videocard two or three years down the line, you absolutely will need as much GOLD rated wattage as you can afford.
     
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    According to TechPowerUp the 3060Ti has a 200w TDP and recommends a 550w psu.

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Specs | TechPowerUp GPU Database

    Considering the 65w TDP of the cpu and the fact that even the cheaper Seasonic units are pretty solid your choice of psu should be fine, though as recommended, if you plan to upgrade to a more powerful gpu in the future it's cheaper to factor that in now than buy twice.
     
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