PSU for GTX 1060

[angel.paunov00]

Guys which psu is best for gtx 1060?
Corsair CX450
Corsair VS550
EVGA 430W 80+

 

[hektiik]

[strike]Depending on the specs of your machine, I would probably go with the EVGA. Again, assuming it can handle your other components.[/strike] DRagor and Shektron know more about power supplies than I do. Listen to them.

 

[DRagor]

Out of the 3 you listed, Corsair CX is best quality (albeit still only medium), and has all necessary plugs for gtx 1060. Whether it is enough for your system depends on other components, but most likely should be fine.

 

[hektiik]

Out of the 3 you listed, Corsair CX is best quality (albeit still only medium), and has all necessary plugs for gtx 1060. Whether it is enough for your system depends on other components, but most likely should be fine.

Out of curiosity, what makes it better, im assuming higher quality materials?

 

[Shektron]

Out of the 3 you listed, Corsair CX is best quality (albeit still only medium), and has all necessary plugs for gtx 1060. Whether it is enough for your system depends on other components, but most likely should be fine.

Out of curiosity, what makes it better, im assuming higher quality materials?

Better quality, higher efficiency rating(80+ Bronze), and just an overall better-received unit. The VS series are garbage PSU's, and the EVGA one isn't that great either. CX450 would be a good choice for the 1060, assuming you have a fairly balanced build.

 

[angel.paunov00]

Intel Core i3-8100
ASRock B360M Pro4
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DIMM Kit 8GB
1TB WD Caviar Blue 7200 RPM 64MB
GTX 1060 3gb

When I was searching for psu for gtx 1060, I saw that most people recommend 100W higher than the gpu recommendation psu (which is 400W for gtx 1060).

 

[Shektron]

Intel Core i3-8100
ASRock B360M Pro4
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DIMM Kit 8GB
1TB WD Caviar Blue 7200 RPM 64MB
GTX 1060 3gb

Yes, the CX450 is fine. A good choice, in fact.

 

[angel.paunov00]

Intel Core i3-8100
ASRock B360M Pro4
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DIMM Kit 8GB
1TB WD Caviar Blue 7200 RPM 64MB
GTX 1060 3gb

Yes, the CX450 is fine. A good choice, in fact.

Corsair CX450 or Corsair CX450M?

 

[DRagor]

Intel Core i3-8100
ASRock B360M Pro4
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DIMM Kit 8GB
1TB WD Caviar Blue 7200 RPM 64MB
GTX 1060 3gb

Yes, the CX450 is fine. A good choice, in fact.

Corsair CX450 or Corsair CX450M?

Both would do, only difference is CXM is modular (you can remove cables you don't need) and CX is not.

 

[DRagor]

Out of the 3 you listed, Corsair CX is best quality (albeit still only medium), and has all necessary plugs for gtx 1060. Whether it is enough for your system depends on other components, but most likely should be fine.

Out of curiosity, what makes it better, im assuming higher quality materials?

Most important part is protection features. After all, you would expect PSU not to fry your other components when for example there is sudden voltage jump in house circuits. Corsair VS and that EVGA are older models and either don't have some protections or have them but at worse level.

 

[Rexper]

Both would do, only difference is CXM is modular (you can remove cables you don't need) and CX is not.

Nah, the CX is is better quality since it uses a different platform with LLC resonant instead of double forward. Also I believe fan noise/speed is slightly lower.

Out of curiosity, what makes it better, im assuming higher quality materials?

In order of importance (IMO) > Working protections > electrical performance (things related to how stable the voltage delivery is) > Fan (motor,bearing,fan curve,quality,noise) > internal build quality (things that affect the PSU’s lifespan).