PSU tier list 2.0

[turkey3_scratch]

@CTurbo: hopefully sarcasm since that'll never happen .

 

[CTurbo]

That actually was not sarcasm. I do agree that it'll likely never happen though.

 

[Onus]

A 300W PSU would have no trouble with a 65W Ryzen 1700 and a GTX1050Ti. Such a system could meet the needs of a large number of PC users.

 

[Karadjgne]

Only that there's not too many 300w psus that come loaded with pcie connectors, so ppl tend to buy larger units like a cx430 that does come with pcie, and generally costs the same, or vrs Seasonic's low wattage units, less.

 

[Onus]

No PCIe connector is needed for that system. I chose the most powerful graphics card I know of that doesn't need one; I have Zotac's version myself, and it does nicely on my 2K monitor. I'm not playing any new games, but should still be able to get medium-high settings with that card if I did.

 

[Karadjgne]

Bonus.

 

[BilgisayarKurdu16]

Please add LC-Power Green Power 4 series http://www.lc-power.com/en/product/netzteile/gold-series/
or at least include 560W/650W PSUs in the series.

 

[vygag_]

some detailed Corsair PSU's reviews
Corsair RM550x
http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp/corsair-rm550x-review/
Corsair SF600
http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp/corsair-sf600-review/
Corsair HX750i
http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp/corsair-hx750i-review/

 

[g-unit1111]

Please add LC-Power Green Power 4 series http://www.lc-power.com/en/product/netzteile/gold-series/
or at least include 560W/650W PSUs in the series.

LC Power is typically in the tier 4, tier 5, or untested range. They are generally not recommended around here.

 

[SM1996]

Do you think the EVGA Supernova G3 is a tier one like the G2?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Please add LC-Power Green Power 4 series http://www.lc-power.com/en/product/netzteile/gold-series/
or at least include 560W/650W PSUs in the series.

This list does not get updated anymore.

 

[g-unit1111]

Do you think the EVGA Supernova G3 is a tier one like the G2?

They're essentially the same unit, yes.

 

[Sakkura]

Please add LC-Power Green Power 4 series http://www.lc-power.com/en/product/netzteile/gold-series/
or at least include 560W/650W PSUs in the series.

LC Power is typically in the tier 4, tier 5, or untested range. They are generally not recommended around here.

Actually it does appear that particular unit is internally identical to the Corsair CS series. Which is not particularly good, but fits well in tier 3.

Thing with LC Power is they are all over the place depending on the model you pick, and there are few reviews. So yeah, that's generally hard to recommend.

 

[Valenicy]

Im thinking buy a THERMALTAKE LITEPOWER 650W is it good? for a rx 460 and i5 6500 build.

 

[logainofhades]

I would say no. These would all be better choices. https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/FQ648d,TgW9TW,fZyFf7,nB3RsY/

 

[Valenicy]

How about corsair vs builder 650

 

[logainofhades]

The VS series is not a good choice. CX450m/550m/650m are the budget units that are decent quality. 650w is not necessary for your build, though it will give some upgrade headroom.

 

[Valenicy]

Corsair CX 600W or Evga 600W ?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Neither? If you need 600W then you probably are overclocking components or have two GPUs in which case your build is pretty expensive so I'd look to rid your wallet or bank account server binary digits of some more value onto a better unit.

 

[logainofhades]

Corsair CX 600W or Evga 600W ?

I also say neither. You do not need that kind of wattage, for what you are using. Stick to tier 1 and 2 units, or the CXM units I mentioned earlier.

 

[superninja12]

Corsair CX 600W or Evga 600W ?

I also say neither. You do not need that kind of wattage, for what you are using. Stick to tier 1 and 2 units, or the CXM units I mentioned earlier.

3rd vote for neither.

 

[Karadjgne]

Make that a 4th. At best you'd need a 400w psu, jumping up to 600/650w is both a waste of your money and inefficient use of power at anything less than 100% cpu & gpu usage. If you did go for a 600/650w just because it's cheap, then all you've really done is buy a cheap unit, not a quality unit.

https://youtu.be/f6snWfd1v7M

Notice what happens to cheap units, look at the supposed claimed wattage vrs what wattage they fry at.

 

[Valenicy]

I will upgrade my gpu case and mobo in future so thats why im buying 600w i dont have too much money maybe i will buy cx550m will it be enough for a 1070/1080 ?

 

[Karadjgne]

Yes, easily

 

[logainofhades]

I will upgrade my gpu case and mobo in future so thats why im buying 600w i dont have too much money maybe i will buy cx550m will it be enough for a 1070/1080 ?

Yes, that is a solid choice.