[SOLVED] $70 psu

[Boris12341]

I’m doing a 770$ pc, with a 3600 and 1660 super. My budget is 70 for the psu. What’s the best one? And should my budget be higher for psu and why

 

[R_1]

it should be higher. the PSU feeds and protects the rest of the system. prices have increased lately due to ahem, issues left un-named.

the CX series went from affordable to $100. the CX is my go to budget starting point
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/R2mxFT/corsair-power-supply-cp9020103na

 

[Boris12341]

it should be higher. the PSU feeds and protects the rest of the system. prices have increased lately due to ahem, issues left un-named.

the CX series went from affordable to $100. the CX is my go to budget starting point
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/R2mxFT/corsair-power-supply-cp9020103na

I would love to get that psu but I’m not sure if I have the budget. This is my list right now:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TKsP4n
I’ve bought cpu case motherboard and ram

 

[Boris12341]

EVGA 500 GD, 80+ GOLD 500W, 5 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-GD-0500-V1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WC79PPN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xJjeFbK0Y8NZ5
If I do this one I lose my 1tb of storage and get a 500gb nvme ssd for my total storage. But is it good??

 

[maxamillionfeettall]

This is my list right now:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TKsP4n

The b450-f may not come updated with the correct bios version to support the 3600.

 

[R_1]

I have that unit in a 600W, but it was $25 less than the current 500W when I got it.
I have another compromise you may want to consider. the performance difference between the 1650S and the 1660S is not reflective in the massive price difference (under 20% for 80 dollars).

for the gist, the general idea
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1660S-Super-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1650S-Super/4056vs4058
you already have parts so I played with the remaining and came up with this.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($171.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot Burst 960 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Walmart)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Twin Fan Video Card ($159.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $787.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-07-16 14:17 EDT-0400

this PSU has a 10 year warranty and is of very high quality and is more proven than the EVGA GD series from 2019. the SSD size has increased by 8x, a HDD can be added later or a larger drive but 960GB should be fine for a while and much better than the 120GB.

 

[jonnyguru]

Hi everyone.

The dollar sign goes BEFORE the number, by the way.

 

[Boris12341]

Hi everyone.

The dollar sign goes BEFORE the number, by the way.

Yes I know I’m just a bit lazy.

 

[Boris12341]

I have that unit in a 600W, but it was $25 less than the current 500W when I got it.
I have another compromise you may want to consider. the performance difference between the 1650S and the 1660S is not reflective in the massive price difference (under 20% for 80 dollars).

for the gist, the general idea
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1660S-Super-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1650S-Super/4056vs4058
you already have parts so I played with the remaining and came up with this.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($171.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot Burst 960 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Walmart)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Twin Fan Video Card ($159.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $787.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-07-16 14:17 EDT-0400

this PSU has a 10 year warranty and is of very high quality and is more proven than the EVGA GD series from 2019. the SSD size has increased by 8x, a HDD can be added later or a larger drive but 960GB should be fine for a while and much better than the 120GB.

Thank you. I’m sticking with the 1660 super though, so what should I do then?

 

[Boris12341]

The b450-f may not come updated with the correct bios version to support the 3600.

The one I have does

 

[Zerk2012]

Their a huge PSU shortage in the US right now either out of stock or jacked up prices.

I just rebuilt mine and reused my 5 year old Seasonic G series because I refused to pay the current price.

 

[maxamillionfeettall]

The GD you linked should be fine for a 1660s, I'm not a fan of acrf, but it should be fine regardless. I think of the GD as a gold rated cxm(not the same design i know).

If you can swing a bit more, the phanteks amp is a focus plus in disguise.

 

[Boris12341]

I Could but phanteks psu?

 

[maxamillionfeettall]

I Could but phanteks psu?

here's a review if you're skeptical

 

[Boris12341]

thanks. Is this better than the GD and the Cx650m?

 

[Boris12341]

if i get a 480gb ssata 2.5 ssd, i could get the cxm. or i could put a 500gb nvme ssd with a GD or the phanteks one

 

[maxamillionfeettall]

Get the nvme and phanteks psu.

 

[Boris12341]

ok thanks. The psu is out of stock though. i might have to go with the GD

 

[maxamillionfeettall]

CX650

The og link kept redirecting to the cx650m, lol. The cx is better then the GD imo.

 

[Boris12341]

Ok thanks. But what about CX vs Phanteks?

 

[maxamillionfeettall]

But what about CX vs Phanteks?

The phanteks amp is better. The cx link was in stock when I posted, lol, rip.

 

[Boris12341]

yea the statistics are better. im just a little skeptical about Phanteks PSU. Is is a Seasonic Focus unit as I have been reading?

 

[maxamillionfeettall]

yea the statistics are better. im just a little skeptical about Phanteks PSU. Is is a Seasonic Focus unit as I have been reading?

Yes, it is like seasonic focus plus, maybe a gx-550.

 

[Boris12341]

Yes, it is like seasonic focus plus, maybe a gx-550.

Ok thanks. I like the AMP but I might have to go with the CX as I can’t find the AMp

 

[Boris12341]

Yes, it is like seasonic focus plus, maybe a gx-550.

So the regular CX650 is on sale for $70! Should I get this?
Corsair CX Series 650 Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Non-Modular Power Supply (CP-9020122-NA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRW2K7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WqEeFbA5GBJK5