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shadow_FIX
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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)

 

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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.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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

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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

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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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. 

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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.

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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...

Quote and/or tag people using @ otherwise they don't get notified of your response!

 

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X • Noctua NH-U12A • ASUS STRIX X570-F • Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 • GIGABYTE Nvidia GTX1080 G1 • FRACTAL DESIGN Define C w/ blue Meshify C front • Corsair RM750x (2018) • OS: Kingston KC2000 1TB GAMES: Intel 660p 1TB DATA: Seagate Desktop 2TB • Acer Predator X34P 34" 3440x1440p 120 Hz IPS curved Ultrawide • Corsair STRAFE RGB Cherry MX Brown • Logitech G502 HERO / Logitech MX Master 3

 

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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.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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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

Quote and/or tag people using @ otherwise they don't get notified of your response!

 

The HUMBLE Computer:

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X • Noctua NH-U12A • ASUS STRIX X570-F • Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 • GIGABYTE Nvidia GTX1080 G1 • FRACTAL DESIGN Define C w/ blue Meshify C front • Corsair RM750x (2018) • OS: Kingston KC2000 1TB GAMES: Intel 660p 1TB DATA: Seagate Desktop 2TB • Acer Predator X34P 34" 3440x1440p 120 Hz IPS curved Ultrawide • Corsair STRAFE RGB Cherry MX Brown • Logitech G502 HERO / Logitech MX Master 3

 

Notebook:  HP Spectre x360 13" late 2018

Core i7 8550U • 16GB DDR3 RAM • 512GB NVMe SSD • 13" 1920x1080p 120 Hz IPS touchscreen • dual Thunderbolt 3

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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. :) 

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