Help me Choose a PSU

[Katarn]

The system I'm building is:

- Ryzen 5 3600

- RX 5700 XT

- 16GB DDR4 (probably 3200MHz 15CL)

- 2 Storage Units [1TB 7200RPM (probably) and a 2TB 5800 which is my old storage]

- B450 Tomahawk (most likely)

 

My question is (you guessed it!) the ideal PSU for the system.

Now, I've read some things about PSUs, included the "How many Watts do I need" thread on this forum, but I still don't know exactly what to look for.

It seems as though there is virtually no difference in the specifications between PSUs (about 90% of them have similar wattage and are rated 80 Plus Bronze), most models make no mention of the 12V rail, brand-names sometimes cost less than no-names, and sometimes higher wattage PSUs of the same brand and with the same features cost less than their lower wattage counterparts...

 

So...

What should I get to power this system reliably?

The calculator from Outervision recommends the EVGA 650W BQ 80 Plus Bronze. Even though the recommended wattage is 457 watts, Outervision recommends a PSU of 650W. I understand that I need headroom, but would 600W not suffice? Also I am not 100% sure that I will be able to get my hands on the PSU mentioned above.

From what I've seen on offer from local vendors, PSUs that come at a comparable price and meet the specs from Outervision are:

- Cooler Master MWE 650W, 230V, 80Plus Bronze

- Corsair Builder Series CX, 750 Watt, ATX, EPS12V

- Deepcool DA600-M 600W 80Plus Bronze Black

- Deepcool DA700N 700W 80Plus Bronze Black (this one costs less than the 600W one)

- Cooler Master MasterWatt Lite 600W, 230V, 80Plus

 

Are these good?

I am open to suggestions.

 

I am not looking to overclock or make significant upgrades in the near future. I just want a stable and reliable PSU for what will be my most powerful system to date.

 

Peace

[5x5]

Your system only needs about 350W under load. Even with maxed overclocks you'd struggle to reach 450W. Get a Be Quiet Straight Power 11 550W Gold or BitFenis Formula 550W gold. Or a Cooler Master MWE 550W Gold

[5x5]

The DeepCool Gold Silent is also solid

[Pauleft]

500-600 watt is a good choice but if you really wanna go for cheap then you can do even lower which I would not recommend.

[Katarn]

As of now, I have access only to the Cooler Master MWE Gold 550W.

 

@5x5

Should I go for it, or should I try to order some of the other ones you recommended?

[5x5]

8 minutes ago, Katarn said:

As of now, I have access only to the Cooler Master MWE Gold 550W.

 

@5x5

Should I go for it, or should I try to order some of the other ones you recommended?

MWE Gold is solid. Grab it

[Katarn]

Very well then. The Cooler Master is the safe bet.

 

I just talked to the retailer. Since they export from other places, I should be able to get a bigger catalogue. I will post here once I get the prices for each model you recommended.