What would be the advantages/disadvantages to upgrading power supply from 450w to 550w

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Here is my build-
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350M-A/CSM Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: DIYPC - Ranger-R4-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $495.61
(I realize prices are stale, doesn't matter)
 
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"advantages/disadvantages to upgrading power supply from 450w to 550w"

Advantage:
More power for future additions/upgrades

Disadvantage:
Typically higher price
Potentially higher power consumption

Get the higher powered one unless it's a cheap generic.
"advantages/disadvantages to upgrading power supply from 450w to 550w"

Advantage:
More power for future additions/upgrades

Disadvantage:
Typically higher price
Potentially higher power consumption

Get the higher powered one unless it's a cheap generic.
 
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