[SOLVED] New PSU

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Hello, i m about to buy a new PSU but i m not sure about how much i d rather invest in with all these choices. I just want a reliable PSU which will last long, but i m not sure how much more the more expensive ones offer. I d rather spend less than $100 in it, but if its too little in your opinion let me know. Which model would you rather buy yourselves in this case? Here are my pc's components:
cpu: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor
motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4
ram: 16gb
hard drive: Hitachi HDS721050DLE630
hard drive 2: KINGSTON SA400S37480G
gpu: Radeon RX 570 Series
OS: Windows 10 64bit
monitor: ips led 23mp65
 
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Do you have prospects of upgrading your graphics card?
Here is a handy chart pn psu sizing which depends mostly on graphics:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say by 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler and quieter.
Modern graphics cards can have high power demand spikes that need to be handled.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

A quality power supply is a long term investment.
There are quality opinion lists such as this:

Other things being equal, I would look for a psu with at least a 7 to 10 year...
Do you have prospects of upgrading your graphics card?
Here is a handy chart pn psu sizing which depends mostly on graphics:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say by 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler and quieter.
Modern graphics cards can have high power demand spikes that need to be handled.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

A quality power supply is a long term investment.
There are quality opinion lists such as this:

Other things being equal, I would look for a psu with at least a 7 to 10 year warranty.
You may need to revise your budget.
 
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Do you have prospects of upgrading your graphics card?
Here is a handy chart pn psu sizing which depends mostly on graphics:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say by 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler and quieter.
Modern graphics cards can have high power demand spikes that need to be handled.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

A quality power supply is a long term investment.
There are quality opinion lists such as this:

Other things being equal, I would look for a psu with at least a 7 to 10 year warranty.
You may need to revise your budget.
Thanks for your responce, i dont know about upgrading my graphics card, i guess the future will tell. I checked that tier list before also but i got kinda lost with all these models in it :p If you think less than $100 isnt a great idea, about how much would you suggest i spend in order enjoy a psu that will make a difference, but i wont overspend on it? some of the models there seem to pricy so i m not sure myself, i dont need to buy the best one but i dont want to go too cheap either and i m not sure about where to draw the line....
 
Price is determined by where you buy.
My best advice is to look at the warranty as an indicator of quality.
7 to 10 years at least.
Seasonic is a good place to start.
The GM versions will have a 7 year warranty, GX will have 10. PX will have 12.
New Corsair RM also.

I would not chase gold/silver/platinum efficiency.
It really makes no great economic sense.

I would not make decisions on full modular, or partial modular.
You are going to use most all of the fixed cables anyway.
And, there is always a place to tuck unused cabled out of the airflow.
Keep track of the modular cables that were not used, You never know when you might need them.

Usually there is not much difference in price going up to the next stronger psu.
Pricing can really vary.
For example, the Seasonic focus GX550 is $115, the 650 is $139 and 750 is also $139.
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-foc...fx-550w/p/N82E16817151189?Item=9SIB78CHHF0567
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-foc...x-750w/p/N82E16817151187?Item=N82E16817151187
 

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Price is determined by where you buy.
My best advice is to look at the warranty as an indicator of quality.
7 to 10 years at least.
Seasonic is a good place to start.
The GM versions will have a 7 year warranty, GX will have 10. PX will have 12.
New Corsair RM also.

I would not chase gold/silver/platinum efficiency.
It really makes no great economic sense.

I would not make decisions on full modular, or partial modular.
You are going to use most all of the fixed cables anyway.
And, there is always a place to tuck unused cabled out of the airflow.
Keep track of the modular cables that were not used, You never know when you might need them.

Usually there is not much difference in price going up to the next stronger psu.
Pricing can really vary.
For example, the Seasonic focus GX550 is $115, the 650 is $139 and 750 is also $139.
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-foc...fx-550w/p/N82E16817151189?Item=9SIB78CHHF0567
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-foc...x-750w/p/N82E16817151187?Item=N82E16817151187
Thanks for all that info again, one last thing, in order to confirm, is it ok to go with a 650w option if it matches the other criteria?
 
Thanks for all that info again, one last thing, in order to confirm, is it ok to go with a 650w option if it matches the other criteria?
650w seems about right for a RX570.
But, be careful about quality.
Not all 650w units can truly deliver 650w.
Some do so only at room temperatures, not when in a hotter case.
Some deliver watts on the 3 and 5v outputs, like older units used to, not at 12v where today's cpu's and graphics cards need them.

Then, also, pricing can be strange; the 650w and 750w units I referenced above cost exactly the same.