Do you have a recommendation for a good quality 500-650W PSU available in America for less than $80?
Helping a friend build a PC on a budget (~$500). We're buying mostly used parts, but the PSU is one part I'd rather buy new if at all possible.
He's pairing a used Radeon RX 5700 XT with either a Ryzen 5600 or an i5 12400F. Modest goals.
600W will be plenty for this build. 650W-700W are likely excessive and 500W is probably the minimum viable product. His PSU budget is $80 USD max but cheaper is better (closer to 50 or 60).
We're located in the US with access to most major stores/e-tailers (Amazon, Newegg, Bestbuy, B&H, etc) except Microcenter. I'm not making that hour+ drive unless there's a free PSU waiting for me there. What I'll spend in gas alone with negate whatever savings they might offer.
I'm aware of the https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/ PSU cultists tier list but cross referencing every item in the A-C tiers with every store is hell. I would prefer B tier or better.
Is there a better way to find a good cheap PSU?
Helping a friend build a PC on a budget (~$500). We're buying mostly used parts, but the PSU is one part I'd rather buy new if at all possible.
He's pairing a used Radeon RX 5700 XT with either a Ryzen 5600 or an i5 12400F. Modest goals.
600W will be plenty for this build. 650W-700W are likely excessive and 500W is probably the minimum viable product. His PSU budget is $80 USD max but cheaper is better (closer to 50 or 60).
We're located in the US with access to most major stores/e-tailers (Amazon, Newegg, Bestbuy, B&H, etc) except Microcenter. I'm not making that hour+ drive unless there's a free PSU waiting for me there. What I'll spend in gas alone with negate whatever savings they might offer.
I'm aware of the https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/ PSU cultists tier list but cross referencing every item in the A-C tiers with every store is hell. I would prefer B tier or better.
Is there a better way to find a good cheap PSU?
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