Replacement PSU

[shadow_FIX]

hi guys, sorry i'm sure there's like the exact thread posted somewhere but i don't really browse here much, hence why i didn't spend a bunch of time looking.

 

basically, i have no idea what power supply to replace my current one with. LTT seems to push Seasonic quite hard, but i know there are other good options.

 

i used Seasonic's wattage calculator and it recommended i need a 750w power supply. my current one is a no-named generic i had ibuypower put in my computer when i didn't know what i was doing, and after upgrading to the RX 580 it makes funky sounds when under load.

 

here are my questions:

 

- with modular PSU's, do they come with the cables i will need or do i have to order them separate?

- would a non-modular / semi-modular have everything i need assuming i'm not a stickler about cable management? (build below)

- is Seasonic the brand to beat, or are there others some of you might recommend?

 

thanks, i'm just nervous about change

 

build:

3770k

16gb DDR3 RAM

Radeon RX 580

soundcard / SATA SSD / SATA HDD / optical drive (what even are those anymore)

 

[Fasauceome]

2 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

i used Seasonic's wattage calculator and it recommended i need a 750w power supply

unfortunately PSU calculators are rather unreliable

 

3 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

3770k

16gb DDR3 RAM

Radeon RX 580

soundcard / SATA SSD / SATA HDD / optical drive (what even are those anymore)

this rig draws less than 400 watts. In my signature I put my power draw as a point of reference, and you can click my power supply for a link to the PSU tier list.

 

3 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

with modular PSU's, do they come with the cables i will need or do i have to order them separate?

all cables will be included

 

3 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

would a non-modular / semi-modular have everything i need assuming i'm not a stickler about cable management? (build below)

yep, the only advantage modular PSUs have is the removable cables, nothing else.

 

4 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

is Seasonic the brand to beat, or are there others some of you might recommend?

It's not about brand, it's about quality. I also have some topics linked in my signature at the bottom about some Seasonic power supplies that have issues.

[shadow_FIX]

brilliant, thanks friend. seeing a crowdsourced tier list was exactly the kind of thing i was after for piece of mind.

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

brilliant, thanks friend. seeing a crowdsourced tier list was exactly the kind of thing i was after for piece of mind.

make sure you quote people or use @fasauceome so we see your responses

[seon123]

34 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

with modular PSU's, do they come with the cables i will need or do i have to order them separate?

You can find which cables are included on the product website. 

34 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

would a non-modular / semi-modular have everything i need assuming i'm not a stickler about cable management? (build below)

Depends on the case. 

35 minutes ago, shadow_FIX said:

is Seasonic the brand to beat, or are there others some of you might recommend?

Seasonic has few interesting options. I wouldn't recommend any brand, I would recommend specific PSUs. Which PSUs, depends on where you're buying from and what you're powering. 

[-rascal-]

All the necessary cables, in all fully modular, semi-modular, and non-modular scenarios, are included.

 

These days, the cables are usually all black, or "mustard and ketchup" wrapped in a mesh outer jacket.

Of course, you can always order a set of custom cables, like the ones CableMods offer.

https://cablemod.com/product-category/full-cable-kits/

 

Cables are usually PSU brand / model specific, so determine WHICH PSU you want before buying the custom cables.

 

For your system, even a quality 500W ~ 550W will give you 100W+ of extra headroom.

650W ~ 750W would even accommodate for a second RX-580.

[Mr.Humble]

35 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

and you can click my power supply for a link to the PSU tier list.

OMG why didn't I think of that! I always need to find the list at the worst moment...

[Fasauceome]

Just now, Mr.Humble said:

OMG why didn't I think of that! I always need to find the list at the worst moment...

I have the 3 main tier lists I use most linked in my parts list, comes in handy.

[Mr.Humble]

1 minute ago, fasauceome said:

I have the 3 main tier lists I use most linked in my parts list, comes in handy.

this young padawan still has much to learn

[shadow_FIX]

i think i will likely end up going with the Corsair RM650. Tier A on the PSU list, and while it's overkill for my current system, it carries a 10yr warranty and since my tower was built in 2012, there's a strong possibility this PSU could go into my next computer.

 

thanks for making an otherwise confusing decision in a crowded market much, much easier.