PSU for Sapphire 7900XTX Nitro+

[kjaerligkatt]

Next week I have a 7900XTX Nitro+ arriving. I do plan to change my PSU soon, although ideally had intended to change it if a few months when I replace my MB and CPU. The current set up is:

Asus STRIX Z490 MB
Intel i5 10600K
16GB HyperX Predator 3200MHz
Sapphire 6800XT Nitro+ OC SE
2 x 1TB M.2 NVMEs
Asus ROG 750W PSU

The current PSU is smaller than I intended, but had to be replaced at short notice during the height of component shortage due to my Phanteks 1000W being faulty. The Asus 750W was intended as a fill-in until I could get something more suitable, but tbh has worked perfectly well with the current kit, so had no need to change.

According to Sapphire, the recommended PSU for my 6800XT Nitro+ is 850W, and for the 7900XTX Nitro+ 800W!!!

So, am I safe to stay with the current PSU for now, and change it when I upgrade to a Z690/790 + 13700? At that point I'll probably drop in an Asus Thor 1000W+ PSU, or should I just get that now to be safe? Advice appreciated

 

[kjaerligkatt]

I think I'll be fine too I just wonder if anyone has direct experience of the same PSU, and the type of loads they've run it with.

 

[kjaerligkatt]

OK, interesting and thanks for the feedback. The ROG is certainly a good PSU, I'm just always wary of skimping on the PSU!

 

[kjaerligkatt]

Dropping 180 quid on the 1000W is nice but not needed. Let us know how the new card gets on.

Will do.

The Thor is actually twice that price, hence my reluctance if it’s not necessary - but it’s not only 33% more power, but Platinum vs Gold.

 

[kjaerligkatt]

All is good so far. I haven't pushed the 7900XTX Nitro yet, but the PC's still running perfectly even when stressing it with some benchmarking.