I need a PSU recommendation

[gomezjay15]

hello!

I have a i5 - 4590
2x 4gb ddr3 RAM
1tb storage

I am planning to purchase a gtx 1060 video card and a new PSU since my PSU is really a low quality one because my current rig right now is gtx 750 (non ti)

Any recommendation for a great PSU for my build? I don't mind the cost i just want my Desktop to live longer. Thanks!

 

[zyh1987]

corsair cx550m bronze is a good budget one,

if you want something better.

corsair rmx550 gold is pretty good.

 

[ko888]

SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bkp323/seasonic-focus-plus-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550fx

 

[gomezjay15]

corsair cx550m bronze is a good budget one,

if you want something better.

corsair rmx550 gold is pretty good.

Thanks for responding.

What is the difference between a cx and rmx?
that would help me alot

 

[zyh1987]

Cx is a bronze rated psu, a bit cheaper.
Rmx is a gold rated psu, made with more expensive component and better design to achieve higher efficiency than the cx series.

 

[gomezjay15]

Cx is a bronze rated psu, a bit cheaper.
Rmx is a gold rated psu, made with more expensive component and better design to achieve higher efficiency than the cx series.

If i were to buy a psu gold rated is the best right? because it's efficient.
meaning i can save electric energy consumption? that will be less electric bill. lol
Correct me if i'm wrong.

My final choices are these 2:

Corsair CS Series Modular CS550M 550 Watt 80 PLUS Gold Certified PSU ---------- $117.98
Seasonic Ss-620Gm2 M12Ii-620W 80Plus Bronze Full Modular Psu ---------- $77.8
Thermaltake SMART SE Gold 530W psu ------------$94

those prices are from where i want to purchase them.
Which one is the best?

Thank you!

 

[superninja12]

seasonic m12ii no doubt.

 

[henryjamesguest]

I use an Aerocool Integrator 500W (80+ Bronze). It does the job perfectly, and has no issues handling my overclocked Ryzen 3 2200G and GTX 960. Cost me used £40, so around $60-70. As for the prior suggestions, any of the ones you listed are great, just don't overspend on the PSU as there really is no need.

Also bear in mind that the difference between a Gold Rated and Bronze Rated is only around 5% efficiency, and even that is at higher power draws. therefore, it just isn't worth the extra money spend as you wont make it back in electricity bill saving. If you spend 8 hours a day at full power draw, then maybe it is, but from what you've said, there is no need for anything higher than 80+ Bronze, especially given the cost increase.

 

[zyh1987]

Bronze and gold have around 5-10% difference, depending on your load points. If you have a gaming system, you far about 400w, assume you play 3 hr a day, that’s 120 wh you save a day, and in a month you save about 4 kWh of power, most place charges about 10 to 20 cents average for a kilo watt hour, , so you save about 80 cents a month, and about 25 cents for every hour increase per day (at max load) . Saving is not that much, but the main point is you get a higher quality product due to use of better components in the design.

 

[gomezjay15]

I use an Aerocool Integrator 500W (80+ Bronze). It does the job perfectly, and has no issues handling my overclocked Ryzen 3 2200G and GTX 960. Cost me used £40, so around $60-70. As for the prior suggestions, any of the ones you listed are great, just don't overspend on the PSU as there really is no need.

Also bear in mind that the difference between a Gold Rated and Bronze Rated is only around 5% efficiency, and even that is at higher power draws. therefore, it just isn't worth the extra money spend as you wont make it back in electricity bill saving. If you spend 8 hours a day at full power draw, then maybe it is, but from what you've said, there is no need for anything higher than 80+ Bronze, especially given the cost increase.

Thanks for clearing this out. It helped me alot when it comes to bronze and gold