PSU Tier List [OLD]

[MEC-777]

4 minutes ago, Tech Wizard said:

 

This is a Tier 4 boy, correct? Ok to use with an overclocked 1080?

Yes, and getting on in age, but should be ok with a 1080, IMO. 

[MaxArias]

Hey guys,

 

I'm looking to buy a new PSU since my last GPU died (RX 480, around a year of use...), I'm blaming my shitty Hale82 V2.

 

I think a big part of my GPUs dying (I've had two in the last 3 years), is my apts. electricity. There's some lower current sometimes (lights dim a little) and maybe that has something to do with it.

 

I've read that a voltage stabilizer can do more harm than good with PSUs and that the best way to go is with a good PSU that has all of the protections built in.

 

I'm only going to be powering an RX 580, would a "Xfx Xtr 750w Pc Gamer 80+ Gold" be good for my use case?

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

2 hours ago, MaxArias said:

Hey guys,

 

I'm looking to buy a new PSU since my last GPU died (RX 480, around a year of use...), I'm blaming my shitty Hale82 V2.

 

I think a big part of my GPUs dying (I've had two in the last 3 years), is my apts. electricity. There's some lower current sometimes (lights dim a little) and maybe that has something to do with it.

 

I've read that a voltage stabilizer can do more harm than good with PSUs and that the best way to go is with a good PSU that has all of the protections built in.

 

I'm only going to be powering an RX 580, would a "Xfx Xtr 750w Pc Gamer 80+ Gold" be good for my use case?

You don't need more than 550w. a Good 550w like an RMx is your best bet

[MaxArias]

Thanks @OrbitalBuzzsaw, I'll go with a Corsair Rm550x

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

1 hour ago, MaxArias said:

Thanks @OrbitalBuzzsaw, I'll go with a Corsair Rm550x

Good choice.

[joze]

Hi guys, I just registered in the forum because I'm in doubt which PSU to use.

I want to buy a good PSU that will fit me in the next 6-7 years. So I'm predicting the maximum that my Gaming PC will spend in 2024 for example..

 

As I do not know what the efficiency of GPUs and CPUs will look like in the future, I took as base the 9900k + 2080ti, both moderately overclocked, the i9 at the maximum 5ghz, and the 2080ti with the power limit set at maximum plus as far as I can increase the clock and memories by msi afterburner.

 

I am also counting that at most I will have 2x16gb of ram, 4 ssds sata, 1 nvme and 1 hd 7200rpm. I currently have 6 fans of 120mm, 2 of 140mm, 2 of 200mm and I use the venom medusa, so I should continue using this in the future, at most I upgrade to the NH-D15 since I do not like water cooler. 

 

I also have a DVD/ CDRW Combo Drive that I use very rarely, after all, this is a thing of the past. Basically that's it, I have other peripherals that I let connected, like mouse, keyboard and an xbox control, but it will not make any difference to my calculation, as they do not pull as much unless they are RGB, which is not the my case.

 

I came here to ask you a good estimate of consumption that these components will have at most. I want a quality PSU and that can fit my needs without having to spend too much, because in my country they are very expensive.

 

Below are the values of the PSUs that I am more interested with the prices converted to dollars.

 

tx650m  $134

tx750m  $152

tx850m  $173

 

rm650x  $151

rm850x  $189

 

These are the ones I found at the best prices. All are new.

 

I researched in the used market, and found a rm750x for $ 147 with only 1 year and 4 months of use, and still has warranty until 14/07/2027, which is quite a long time.

 

So, based on what I said, which PSU do you recommend for me to keep quiet for the next 6-7 years. Thank you.

 

PS: Sorry for mistakes, because I do not speak English. At this moment Google Translate is my best friend.

[illegalwater]

1 hour ago, joze said:

Hi guys, I just registered in the forum because I'm in doubt which PSU to use.

 

Below are the values of the PSUs that I am more interested with the prices converted to dollars.

 

tx650m  $134

tx750m  $152

tx850m  $173

 

rm650x  $151

rm850x  $189

 

These are the ones I found at the best prices. All are new.

 

So, based on what I said, which PSU do you recommend for me to keep quiet for the next 6-7 years. Thank you.

Get the RM650x, if you're intending to use it for 6-7 years the extra $17 is worth spending. Plus 650W is going to be more than enough to handle any mainstream CPU + single GPU set up out there.

[joze]

1 hour ago, System32.exe said:

Get the RM650x, if you're intending to use it for 6-7 years the extra $17 is worth spending. Plus 650W is going to be more than enough to handle any mainstream CPU + single GPU set up out there.

Thanks for the answer.

I thought that a PSU of 650w would be on the limit for a 9900k overclocked in 5ghz + 2080ti with maximum power limit, needing one with 750w to have a 100-150w slack. Good to know that, I'll take the RM650x then.

[MEC-777]

48 minutes ago, joze said:

Thanks for the answer.

I thought that a PSU of 650w would be on the limit for a 9900k overclocked in 5ghz + 2080ti with maximum power limit, needing one with 750w to have a 100-150w slack. Good to know that, I'll take the RM650x then.

There will still be 100 or so watts of headroom or more. It's not likely that every component in your system will be at 100% load at the exact same time. Even still, 650 will be enough. The wattage is adequate, but more importantly; the quality and performance of the unit is very solid. 

[PollitoCampero]

Hi there! Hope someone can help me over here.

 

I have an Aerocool KCAS-850GM with a 1080Ti KingPin, and I'm having issues about game freezing when GPU its 100% of load, can be this caused by the PSU? I've read that this is no a good PSU neither now if I need for Wattage.

 

Ryzen 2700X

MSI B450M Mortar

Corsair H100i Liquid Cooling

G-Skill Tridentz RGB 3200 CL16

[joze]

11 hours ago, MEC-777 said:

There will still be 100 or so watts of headroom or more. It's not likely that every component in your system will be at 100% load at the exact same time. Even still, 650 will be enough. The wattage is adequate, but more importantly; the quality and performance of the unit is very solid. 

Thank you for your attention. That's why I registered in the forum, to kill my doubt as to which PSU to buy.

 

As you said in the last sentence, the most important is the quality of the PSU, and from what I've seen, the RM650x has plenty of it.

 

Anyway, thanks again for your help, you and @System32.exe did me a great favor, because I would spend more on a PSU with more power without need.

 

I already bought the RM650x, now I just have to wait for the delivery. Thanks.

 

[MEC-777]

6 hours ago, PollitoCampero said:

Hi there! Hope someone can help me over here.

 

I have an Aerocool KCAS-850GM with a 1080Ti KingPin, and I'm having issues about game freezing when GPU its 100% of load, can be this caused by the PSU? I've read that this is no a good PSU neither now if I need for Wattage.

 

Ryzen 2700X

MSI B450M Mortar

Corsair H100i Liquid Cooling

G-Skill Tridentz RGB 3200 CL16

It certainly could be causing those issues. I would replace it as soon as possible. That is a clear sign of a bad PSU.

 

You don't need more than 650w for that system. Go for something like a Corsair RMx, TXM, EVGA G2, Bitfenix Whisper/M, Cooler Master V series, any of those in the 550-650w range.

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

21 minutes ago, MEC-777 said:

It certainly could be causing those issues. I would replace it as soon as possible. That is a clear sign of a bad PSU.

 

You don't need more than 650w for that system. Go for something like a Corsair RMx, TXM, EVGA G2, Bitfenix Whisper/M, Cooler Master V series, any of those in the 550-650w range.

Of these, the RMx is the best of the bunch. Quiet with best in segment performance

[Jayjr1105]

Hey all,

 

Just a PSA on the new Rosewill Capstone Units.  Some might remember the original Capstone was Superflower, then Capstone G was Enhance.  The Capstone (non G) is now an Andyson build and is pretty decent for the price if you don't mind ketchup and mustard 24 pins...

 

Here is the review on the Andyson GX600. The new capstone appears to be nearly identical and based off the same platform (see pic)

 

 

 

[Ashran]

Hi guys,
in the next days I will buy a new pc.

This will be the configuration:

• Intel Core i7-9700K (sadly the price of I9 9900K is too damn high)
• Corsair Serie Hydro H115i PRO RGB
• Asus ROG STRIX Z390-F
• G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB DDR4 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
• Samsung MZ-V7E500BW SSD 970 EVO, 500 GB, M.2
• Cooler Master MasterCase H500M
• Qty 2 SSD (I already have it)
• Qty 1 HD 7200 rpm (I already have it)
• GPU 1080Ti (I already have it)

 

Now I need your help with the power supply:

1. Cooler Master V850 
2. Corsair HX850
3. Corsair RM850x

 

Which one of theese PSU is better?

 

Please help me 

[Jayjr1105]

Cooler master appears to be the better unit (Seasonic) after skimming through a few reviews.  Only 5 year warrancy.  Both CWT based Corsair's have 10 years.  Probably can't really make a bad decision among those 3.

[Spotty]

38 minutes ago, Ashran said:

Now I need your help with the power supply:

1. Cooler Master V850 
2. Corsair HX850
3. Corsair RM850x 

 

Which one of theese PSU is better?

You don't need 850W for a 9700K + single 1080ti. Your system will use 400-450W with overclocking. Grab an RM550x.

[Jayjr1105]

2 minutes ago, Spotty said:

You don't need 850W for a 9700K + single 1080ti. Your system will use 400-450W with overclocking. Grab an RM550x.

Maybe he plans for a second 1080ti in the future.  If not then you're right however I think 650w is the sweet spot for single CPU/GPU setup.

[Ashran]

2 minutes ago, Jayjr1105 said:

Maybe he plans for a second 1080ti in the future.  If not then you're right however I think 650w is the sweet spot for single CPU/GPU setup.

Maybe a Sli in the future.

[Spotty]

3 minutes ago, Ashran said:

Maybe a Sli in the future.

SLI is a waste of money, especially on Pascal... But if you are planning on adding a second card, then any of those choices you listed will be great. Personally I'd go with either of the Corsair options as they will likely be better priced, and I don't think the Cooler Master V850 has been updated for a few years(???).

[MEC-777]

27 minutes ago, Ashran said:

Maybe a Sli in the future.

A 750w unit would be more than plenty for SLI. I would go with the RMX750.

[Ashran]

18 minutes ago, Spotty said:

SLI is a waste of money, especially on Pascal... But if you are planning on adding a second card, then any of those choices you listed will be great. Personally I'd go with either of the Corsair options as they will likely be better priced, and I don't think the Cooler Master V850 has been updated for a few years(???).

see that you use a Corsair RM750x (2018) ... maybe a recent products is better? Also the 10 years warranty, as you reported, is a nice plus.

 

1 minute ago, MEC-777 said:

A 750w unit would be more than plenty for SLI. I would go with the RMX750.

 

Thank you

[Ashran]

An update: I also already have an old ... ancient Coolermaster RealPower M1000 

[Stefan Payne]

3 hours ago, Ashran said:

Maybe a Sli in the future.

Didn't you get the memo that its garbage?!
Causes Problems where you don't have any with one and also doesn't even work most of the time.

 

It only works in a select few games.

[LukeSavenije]

9 minutes ago, Stefan Payne said:

Didn't you get the memo that its garbage?!
Causes Problems where you don't have any with one and also doesn't even work most of the time.

 

It only works in a select few games.

And a 980 sli performs around my 1070 ti. So even when it works it isn't worth it