Question Is this PSU a good option for this upgrade?

[RandomMushroom]

Hi everyone, I've been asking on the forum for some upgrade advice and all I need now is a good PSU, here are my components:

Ryzen 3 3200g
Gigabyte A-320 S2H
Rx6600 (will buy it with the PSU)

This is the PSU I've been checking out:

https://www.sercoplus.com/fuentes-gigabyte/11380-fuente-de-poder-gigabyte-gp-p750gm-80-pl.html

I'm using a cooler Master 500 White WME. Pc part picker says everything takes up to 285W but I'd like to feel safe in case the current PSU isn't enough. Thanks for your time

 

[logainofhades]

That is one of the worst PSU's ever made.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACtT_rzToI

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

So, it's a decent enough PSU, not the best, not the worst either. If you could snag a Corsair RMx for the same price, I'd go for that.

With that said, 750 w is way overkill for your system. A decent 550w is plenty. Something like a Corsair TX550m.

 

[logainofhades]

Hey there,

So, it's a decent enough PSU, not the best, not the worst either. If you could snag a Corsair RMx for the same price, I'd go for that.

With that said, 750 w is way overkill for your system. A decent 550w is plenty. Something like a Corsair TX550m.

How is a PSU that is known to explode considered decent? Keeping cost similar, this would be a far better choice, as it won't burn your house down.

https://www.sercoplus.com/fuentes-corsair/12886-fuente-de-poder-corsair-cx650f-rgb-80-p.html

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

How is a PSU that is known to explode considered decent? Keeping cost similar, this would be a far better choice, as it won't burn your house down.

https://www.sercoplus.com/fuentes-corsair/12886-fuente-de-poder-corsair-cx650f-rgb-80-p.html

I did not see that, and was looking at Tom's review of it. But now that you mention it, I may have actually come across that before and commented on it's potential to explode. I'm getting old and forgetful! 😉

 

[logainofhades]

It's all good. Happens to all of us. I tend to be forgetful myself. Getting old sucks.

 

[RandomMushroom]

How is a PSU that is known to explode considered decent? Keeping cost similar, this would be a far better choice, as it won't burn your house down.

https://www.sercoplus.com/fuentes-corsair/12886-fuente-de-poder-corsair-cx650f-rgb-80-p.html

Why would they sell it if it has a risk of malfunctioning, that was a close one. The RGB is a bit too much though, my PSU faces down so I won't see a nice effect inside the case XD. So Basically what other brands should I trust?

 

[Satan-IR]

Hi everyone, I've been asking on the forum for some upgrade advice and all I need now is a good PSU, here are my components:

Ryzen 3 3200g
Gigabyte A-320 S2H
Rx6600 (will buy it with the PSU)

This is the PSU I've been checking out:

https://www.sercoplus.com/fuentes-gigabyte/11380-fuente-de-poder-gigabyte-gp-p750gm-80-pl.html

I'm using a cooler Master 500 White WME. Pc part picker says everything takes up to 285W but I'd like to feel safe in case the current PSU isn't enough. Thanks for your time

No it's not a good PSU. Run fast run far.

 

[RandomMushroom]

No it's not a good PSU. Run fast run far.

Yeah thanks man, I was a bout to toast my modest pc 😂

 

[RandomMushroom]

I did not see that, and was looking at Tom's review of it. But now that you mention it, I may have actually come across that before and commented on it's potential to explode. I'm getting old and forgetful! 😉

Don't know about you guys but in South America those PSU are everywhere 😳

 

[--SID--]

The RGB is a bit too much though

Can be shut off permanently.

So Basically what other brands should I trust?

It's the best PSU available <$100

 

[RandomMushroom]

Can be shut off permanently.

It's the best PSU available <$100

Thanks man 🤘🏻

 

[Lafong]

So Basically what other brands should I trust?

Trust shouldn't be based on brands.

Trust MIGHT be inferred from specific models, but you still are rolling dice to a significant extent.

Any "brand" can manufacture and sell inferior products if they choose. Some product lines are better than others within the brand.

 

[Satan-IR]

Yeah thanks man, I was a bout to toast my modest pc 😂

Yeah as soon as I saw the brand and model I panicked lol and posted before reading what others had said which was plenty of warning. Those are the definition of unreliable!

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Why would they sell it if it has a risk of malfunctioning, that was a close one. The RGB is a bit too much though, my PSU faces down so I won't see a nice effect inside the case XD. So Basically what other brands should I trust?

I'm pretty sure Gigabyte have released an updated version. But yes, @logainofhades mentioned this particular one had a very poor reputation, and a few testers had them explode.

There are many good brands. But brand isn't necessarily the most important thing.

EVGA/Corsair/Seasonic/Super Flower are all good brands. For the most part their PSU's are high quality. But as you've learned today, it's good to get an opinion, in case you miss something.