[SOLVED] Doubt about PSU

[Brokkensteel]

hello guys.
so a friend of mine wanted to build a new pc and asked me for advice. im no expert although i did all my builds up until today. his setup is roughly like this:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600x
GPU: GTX 1660ti
RAM: 16GB (2x8) G.skill Aegis 3000Mhz
STORAGE: 500gb M.2 SSD Western digital blue
MOBO: MSI B450 tomahawk
PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 550W full modular
EXTRAS: G.skill mechanical keyboard, generical gaming mouse

No OC in anything, he doesnt do that but he wanted the fastest stock one so the X it is. he is one of those that will buy a new version instead of OC'ing for some extra longevity

Thing is the store guys want to sell him either a 650W or 750W PSU for the sole reason that they say that the 550W is not nearly enough for this setup. i think it should be enough, if my math is correct, it should even have some spare right?

Thanks in advance guys

 

[ConanLock]

Yep, 550w is definitely enough. Not sure why the store guy thinks it's not... Maybe trying to sell unsold stock. There's even space for watercooling, fans, and more on it.

 

[AngelTech]

What PSU did they say the model? Also, the only reason I can see getting a bigger PSU is to future proof the system so they won't have to worry about upgrading it later unless it dies of course.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The Seasonic FOCUS Plus 550w is fine for that setup. That PSU leaves room to expand to a higher wattage unit.
He is trying to upsell you things, just ignore him.

 

[Brokkensteel]

What PSU did they say the model? Also, the only reason I can see getting a bigger PSU is to future proof the system so they won't have to worry about upgrading it later unless it dies of course.

I cant even find a proper page to it.
8436556145339 <- this is the reference number for one of them

yes, the only reason i see is future proofing, but even so, things are getting more power efficient with each new generation

 

[NightHawkRMX]

550w can run most high-end single GPUs to date. It is enough if you wanted to upgrade to a 2070 or 2080 in the future.

 

[AngelTech]

Okay yeah...definitely don't touch it if that is the exact model it links to this very unknown brand to my knowledge.

 

[Brokkensteel]

The Seasonic FOCUS Plus 550w is fine for that setup. That PSU leaves room to expand to a higher wattage unit.
He is trying to upsell you things, just ignore him.

Exactly my thoughts. Besides i dont even trust those brands he recommended. things like, "1life", "lc gaming" and "coolbox"

 

[ConanLock]

I cant even find a proper page to it.
8436556145339 <- this is the reference number for one of them

'Gaming Power Supply Coolbox 650w 80+'

A sub €40 supposedly 650w PSU from a brand I've never heard of. Definitely no.

 

[Brokkensteel]

Okay yeah...definitely don't touch it if that is the exact model it links to this very unknown brand to my knowledge.

That exact brand and PSU!!!! besides that as i said above he was trying to sell "better more reliable and higher wattage" psu like the ones i said above "1life", "lc gaming" and "coolbox"

 

[NightHawkRMX]

PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 550W full modular

This unit is a high-end name brand unit with a 10-year warranty.
It is from SeaSonic, one of the best in the business.

It is of high quality and 80+ gold efficiency. More than adequate for his setup.

'Gaming Power Supply Coolbox 650w 80+'

This is a low-end no-name unit with questionable quality.
I wouldn't ever pick a no-name unit over any SeaSonic FOCUS Gold.
Certainly, it will be less reliable and leave less room for upgrades. Its less efficient as well.
Just buy the 550w Seasonic.

 

[Brokkensteel]

This unit is a high end seasonic unit.

It is of high quality and efficiency. Perfectly adaquate for his setup.

The other no-name one is most certainly worse no matter the wattage. Just buy the 550w Seasonic.

Thank you for easing my mind