PSU for RX 480

[Im_hungry777]

So i wanted to buy a new psu for rx 480 and i5 3.2 mghz

do you think i should buy seasonics s12ii 520W or 620W which should i get?
Alsoare there any other reccomendations for PSU (Im on a budget so maybe under $70 for the psu if possible)

THx alot

 

[JackNaylorPE]

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_rx_480_gaming_x_review,5.html

They reported 168 watts for the cards and recommended a 450 watter ... given that dozens of sites have hit 200 watts on card, I'd do 500

Seasonic S12 / M12 520 or 620

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fZyFf7/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

 

[br00n0]

I have an EVGA 500W with my RX 480 NITRO and it runs just fine. So I guess the 520W will be enough.

 

[Happy Lemming]

I have a Sapphire RX480 with an i7-3770 running fine with a Seasonic Platinum fanless 400w supply. I've never seen the input power exceed 300w.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

It depends on the quality of you card and what you are trying to get out of it ... not all AIB cards are created equal ... the ones that allow the biggest OCs, use more power. And obviously, OC'd systems require more power.

Average gaming was 196 watts
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/RX_480_Gaming_X/21.html


And that's w/o overclocking ... an OC'd Intel CPU would add 125-135 watts ...OCing the card could add 10-20% to its consumption.

 

[Im_hungry777]

It depends on the quality of you card and what you are trying to get out of it ... not all AIB cards are created equal ... the ones that allow the biggest OCs, use more power. And obviously, OC'd systems require more power.

Average gaming was 196 watts
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/RX_480_Gaming_X/21.html

Do you think i should get the seasonic s12ii 520 or 620 or the modular series?

The s 520 is $60
while the m12ii 520W and the s12ii 620W are $70
and finally the m12ii 620 is $75

WHich do you think i should buy considering that im going to have the rx 480?


And that's w/o overclocking ... an OC'd Intel CPU would add 125-135 watts ...OCing the card could add 10-20% to its consumption.

 

[Dunlop0078]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Im_hungry777 : "RX 480 Seasonic PSU"

So i have a choice of buying these psus and i am buying an rx 480 GPU do you think its worth it to buy a modular or the 620W or which do you think is best:

Seasonic S12ii 520W $50
Seasonic S12ii 620W and M12ii 520W $60
Seasonic M12ii 620W $65

Thx

What are the components of the rest of your build?

I'm sure the 520W will be enough, but the 620W is close in pricing and allows a nicer headroom.

The M12ii is a better psu than the S12ii. What is your budget for a psu? There may be better options the seasonic G series, evga G2, or corsair RMx for example.