Question Please recommend a PSU for my new build

[chris96993]

My setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZjhWb2

I don't know much about PSU's, and my setup isn't super expensive or anything special, but I've been hearing that 80+ Gold isn't even safe anymore and that you shouldn't cheap out on a psu. Do I have to spend more than $100? Or would you? I had this in mind but now I'm second guessing it.. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/therma...ar-power-supply-black/6566239.p?skuId=6566239

Thanks,

 

[Lafong]

You need to be more concerned about PSU quality than the 80 plus rating.

There's not much correlation between quality/reliability and the rating. Platinum and Titanium usually buy you a little better efficiency, which may take a long time to make financial sense.

Nothing inherently wrong with 80 plus gold, but some are better than others.

That video card can use about 175 watts I think? The CPU near 100.

I'd say 650 to 750 watt PSU would be fine.

I haven't kept up lately with PSUs but Seasonic is generally a good brand. Also Corsair RM series. Some Superflowers are good. A few others. Don't know about that Thermaltake.

What can you find at your sources for 100 from those brands, 650 to 750 watts?

 

[chris96993]

You need to be more concerned about PSU quality than the 80 plus rating.

There's not much correlation between quality/reliability and the rating. Platinum and Titanium usually buy you a little better efficiency, which may take a long time to make financial sense.

Nothing inherently wrong with 80 plus gold, but some are better than others.

That video card can use about 175 watts I think? The CPU near 100.

I'd say 650 to 750 watt PSU would be fine.

I haven't kept up lately with PSUs but Seasonic is generally a good brand. Also Corsair RM series. Some Superflowers are good. A few others. Don't know about that Thermaltake.

What can you find at your sources for 100 from those brands, 650 to 750 watts?

But quality aside, is it safe to go any lower than gold? Like here's one from bestbuy 750w, but it's bronze https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsai...tx-power-supply-black/6459241.p?skuId=6459241

 

[punkncat]

Look at something like Corsair RMx series. That system would be more than fine on a 600W supply, really even 500, but would leave at least some room for a graphics card update. I honestly think you can find an RM750x cheapest right now, and would even feel safe doing the RMe for this current use.

 

[Lafong]

Corsair CX is not highly regarded, but it may be higher in the pecking order than it was 10 years ago. I can't recall the details, but I think it has changed over time?

 

[punkncat]

Corsair CX is not highly regarded, but it may be higher in the pecking order than it was 10 years ago. I can't recall the details, but I think it has changed over time?

I know I sound a bit "shill-ish" saying it (Corsair doesn't pay me or give me discounts), but I have never had a single Corsair power supply fail on me. Those green label CX430 were a staple of mine for many years. I still take care of a system outfitted with one of those, a Ryzen 3 1200, and an EVGA GTX 960 SSC that I sold to a buddy. Works like a charm for his use case.

All of my personal use systems here at home are on RM or SF models these days.

 

[chris96993]

I know I sound a bit "shill-ish" saying it (Corsair doesn't pay me or give me discounts), but I have never had a single Corsair power supply fail on me. Those green label CX430 were a staple of mine for many years. I still take care of a system outfitted with one of those, a Ryzen 3 1200, and an EVGA GTX 960 SSC that I sold to a buddy. Works like a charm for his use case.

All of my personal use systems here at home are on RM or SF models these days.

Ok, so I guess I'll get this then if you're saying its very solid and a good deal https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsai...tx-power-supply-white/6577061.p?skuId=6577061

 

[punkncat]

Be aware about the side cabling on that model. Make sure your build is set up to accommodate that aspect. If you need white it would seem to be a decent price for the model.

 

[chris96993]

Be aware about the side cabling on that model. Make sure your build is set up to accommodate that aspect. If you need white it would seem to be a decent price for the model.

you mean the cable color? It's actually fine cause my front panel is white (only one left in stock lol) and i think the cpu cooler will be too https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nzxt-h...0dEnmRd70-D-ftcbtKoaAk4YEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[punkncat]

you mean the cable color? It's actually fine cause my front panel is white (only one left in stock lol) and i think the cpu cooler will be too https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nzxt-h...0dEnmRd70-D-ftcbtKoaAk4YEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

No, I mean that the Shift model has the modular cable connections on the back panel side rather than being inline with the power plug (front to back). Make sure your case has the room for the cables to face that way.