“The RTX 5060 video card requires (according to Nvidia) a 550 watt power supply. The specs for this computer list PS as 450 watts. Is this correct or is the power supply 750 watts?”
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The maximum power required for the GPU is 145W. Hence the PSU of 460W would be compatible.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I called Dell support asking why they would offer a configuration that apparently was contrary to the nVidia spec requirement. His first response was that the 750 watt power supply upgrade option was available (if buying from Dell direct). When pressed about my point, he offered that the 550 watt spec for the nVidia 5060 (which he pointed out is a mid-range graphics card) is the maximum it can be expected to require when pushed to its limits in terms of graphical resolution and number of monitor displays being powered. That is, any combination of higher resolution and/or number of monitors would increase power requirements. The implication is that the "average" user with a single monitor for example would not push the card anywhere its limit and below its share of 460 watts. Therefore, they offer this 460 watt power supply as the more cost effective option as it is more than adequate to power the computer and this graphics card for most people. In my case, it would be for me since I'm not a gamer but just wanted a more futureproof expandable computer to replace my outdated Windows 10 PC. I suppose that makes sense since someone who is looking for higher end graphics performance probably wouldn't settle for this card and configuration. That said, the 750 watt power supply option would make it truly more upgradable and futureproof to support a better graphics card. Hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The NVIDIA RTX 5060 requires a total graphics power of 145 watts and a minimum system power of 550 watts
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