Question Help with power supply

Gary941

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I've ordered my computer parts, but abit confused on a psu,
Going with

Nzxt h500 case
Msi b450 motherboard carbon
Ryzen 5 2600x
Rx 590 nitro sapphire
2x8 16gb corsair vengeance ram
Dont completely understand the modular, non modular psu or which would be better also. Thanks
 
Modular PSU is better. Less cable clutter. Can you buy one of these similar models, from near your location, (assuming you have the budget, and you are willing to upgrade) ? You can also get one of the CORSAIR CX-M series of power supplies.

For the RX 590 a minimum 500-500 Watts high-quality PSU is required, also evident from Sapphire's website. Your GPU needs 1 x 8-pin + 1 x 6-pin (optional) AUX Power Connector.

SEASONIC FOCUS GOLD:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bk...fied-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550fx

EVGA Supernoa G3:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sM...ed-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0550

CORSAIR RMX or CXM::
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bq...-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020177-na

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na
 

momowicket

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Simply put, a modular PSU allows the builder to attach (or detach) cables as they're needed. Traditional power supplies, on the other hand, have the cables attached permanently to the PSU. For your system you want about 550 watts and to be safe get a 650 watt psu.
To fully understand PSUs you gotta know what each rating is -

The basic 80 Plus rating means that the PSU is rated for at least 80% efficiency at 20% load, 50% load, and 100% load.

The 80 Plus Bronze rating means that the PSU is rated for at least 82% efficiency at 20% load, 85% at 50% load, and 82% at 100% load.

The 80 Plus Silver rating means that the PSU is rated for at least 85% efficiency at 20% load, 88% at 50% load, and 85% at 100% load.

The 80 Plus Gold rating meas that the PSU is rated for at least 87% efficiency at 20% load, 90% at 50% load, and 87% at 100% load.

The 80 Plus Platinum rating means that the PSU is rated for at least 90% efficiency at 20% load, 92% at 50% load, and 89% at 100% load.

And 80 Plus Titanium (i got nothing)

Now, that doesn't mean that the PSUs perform exactly at those numbers, but they are close enough, and of course you probably aren't going to use exactly 50% load or whatever, but it is close enough to give a good idea of what a PSU is capable of.

Here are some PSUs to fit your system.
Corsair PSUs are generally good and also Seasonic.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...on=tx650m&cm_re=tx650m-_-17-139-207-_-Product On sale right now.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139232&Description=corsair rm650x&cm_re=corsair_rm650x--17-139-232--Product
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151218&Description=seasonic prime &cm_re=seasonic_prime--17-151-218--Product