PSU upgrade

[rico_fan]

Hi guys! Let's get to the point, this is my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NLhXwh plus the corsair vs450 (the one with the vs in yellow) and a usb expansion card. I was considering upgrading the whole system piece by piece, starting with the psu. I'm talking a ryzen 5 3600/5600xt kinda upgrade. Can i keep the psu i have ? If not what wattage should i look for (specific examples are appreciated) ? Thanks for the help.

[Oswin]

i wouldn't want to keep the vs for the long run (especially if its the orange one), do you have a budget for the upgrade?

[Haro]

8 minutes ago, randagio98 said:

Can i keep the psu i have ?

No 

The orange label is shit. And potentially dangerous.

8 minutes ago, randagio98 said:

If not what wattage should i look for (specific examples are appreciated

Wattge is not a problem 

Quality is. 

Budget?

[Stormseeker9]

1 hour ago, randagio98 said:

Hi guys! Let's get to the point, this is my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NLhXwh plus the corsair vs450 (the one with the vs in yellow) and a usb expansion card. I was considering upgrading the whole system piece by piece, starting with the psu. I'm talking a ryzen 5 3600/5600xt kinda upgrade. Can i keep the psu i have ? If not what wattage should i look for (specific examples are appreciated) ? Thanks for the help.

Corsair RMx series would be a good choice. A 550W model will be plenty 

[rico_fan]

I would say 100€ max for the psu alone but I'm pretty sure high quality ones can be found for 80 or even less, right ?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, randagio98 said:

I would say 100€ max for the psu alone but I'm pretty sure high quality ones can be found for 80 or even less, right ?

Where are you actually located and where are you buying from?  You're saying 100€, but your PCPP is in USD.

 

[rico_fan]

46 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

Where are you actually located and where are you buying from?  You're saying 100€, but your PCPP is in USD.

 

I'm in Italy. How do I change that setting ? I'm new here.

[Guest]

34 minutes ago, randagio98 said:

I'm in Italy. How do I change that setting ? I'm new here.

You click on the picture of the US flag in the upper right of PCPP and change it to "Italy".

 

This is, by far, the hottest deal in Italy:  https://www.amazon.it/SeaSonic-CORE-GM-500-Alimentatore-Modulare/dp/B07WRDQ2H7/ 

 

[rico_fan]

53 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

You click on the picture of the US flag in the upper right of PCPP and change it to "Italy".

 

This is, by far, the hottest deal in Italy:  https://www.amazon.it/SeaSonic-CORE-GM-500-Alimentatore-Modulare/dp/B07WRDQ2H7/ 

 

 

In the psu tier list it's considered [Gray - units with various issues and concerns, see notes in the spreadsheet ]. You sure it's a good one ?

[17030644]

4 hours ago, randagio98 said:

Can i keep the psu i have ? If not what wattage should i look for (specific examples are appreciated) ? Thanks for the help.

You shouldn't. Those PSUs are pretty crappy and unsafe, specially for gaming computers.

 

1 hour ago, randagio98 said:

I'm in Italy. How do I change that setting ? I'm new here.

Get this one it's a pretty good unit

 

https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/zBfmP6/bitfenix-formula-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-bp-fm550ulag-7r

[MrBrightSyde]

16 minutes ago, randagio98 said:

 

In the psu tier list it's considered [Gray - units with various issues and concerns, see notes in the spreadsheet ]. You sure it's a good one ?

It's gray probably due to a low amount of reliable reviews on the Seasonic Core series. Actually, looking at the spreadsheet, under Changelog, they are changing the Core series from gray to white, which means it has no issues, it's an average PSU of the tier it's in.

[17030644]

Just now, MrBrightSyde said:

It's gray probably due to a low amount of reliable reviews on the Seasonic Core series. Actually, looking at the spreadsheet, under Changelog, they are changing the Core series from gray to white, which means it has no issues, it's an average PSU of the tier it's in.

do you know if seasonic core GC/GM is the same platform as seasonic focus FM?

[Guest]

19 minutes ago, randagio98 said:

 

In the psu tier list it's considered [Gray - units with various issues and concerns, see notes in the spreadsheet ]. You sure it's a good one ?

You do realize that "tier list" is highly subjective.  I disagree with about 50% of it.

 

It's gray, then says "see spreadsheet" and then there's no mention of Seasonic Core on the spreadsheet.

 

From all the PSUs that I saw on Amazon's Italy site, it's the best value.  You don't need super high end for your build.

 

The Corsair CX-M and CV around the same price is double forward while the Core is LLC.  Corsair RM650x is over your budget.

 

[rico_fan]

Alright, so i'll look more into the corsair cx550m, bitfenix formula gold and the seasonic core. Thanks for the advice.