Recommend SFX PSU?

[geo3]

Right now I'm planning my new build. I just got in my NCase M1 v5. It's a small case and I'm taking it slow buying components one at a time to make sure they can fit. I now need a PSU for it. It's going to be powering a next gen CPU (Ryzen 27** or 9th Gen i7), a GTX 970 because that's what I have and I'm not buying a new GPU in this market, and a single SSD probably M2. No optical drive or spinning HDD or pretty much anything else. 

 

What SFX PSU is good for around or less than $100? Is 450w enough?

[GDRRiley]

450 is. Corsair SF 450W 80+ gold

[Streetguru]

25 minutes ago, geo3 said:

 

Probably just go for that Silverstone 600W model

Or just get an ITX case that supports ATX PSUs and solid CPU cooling like the Core 500

[geo3]

1 hour ago, Streetguru said:

Probably just go for that Silverstone 600W model

Or just get an ITX case that supports ATX PSUs and solid CPU cooling like the Core 500

It defeats the purpose of getting a smaller case if you just get a bigger case. Besides I already have the M1.

[Streetguru]

2 minutes ago, geo3 said:

It defeats the purpose of getting a smaller case if you just get a bigger case. Besides I already have the M1.

The Core 500 is still pretty compact, but I suppose it's not worth returning that case or something.

[Fixall]

9 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

The Core 500 is still pretty compact, but I suppose it's not worth returning that case or something.

The Core 500 is like 65% larger than the M1.  That's pretty significant.

 

1 hour ago, geo3 said:

Right now I'm planning my new build. I just got in my NCase M1 v5. It's a small case and I'm taking it slow buying components one at a time to make sure they can fit. I now need a PSU for it. It's going to be powering a next gen CPU (Ryzen 27** or 9th Gen i7), a GTX 970 because that's what I have and I'm not buying a new GPU in this market, and a single SSD probably M2. No optical drive or spinning HDD or pretty much anything else. 

 

What SFX PSU is good for around or less than $100? Is 450w enough?

I'd go with the Corsair sf450.  It will be plenty powerful enough for a 970 and and Ryzen 2/9th Gen i7 and reviews actually tend to favor it over the sf600 most of the time (quieter).  I actually just ordered an sf450 myself after reading a ton of reviews (hardocp, jonnyguru, and kitguru all had great reviews).  It's quiet, has an excellent 12v rail, seven year warranty, and has a max output that's a bit over 500w.

 

I love Silverstone (I'll be using an Argon aR06 in that same build I mentioned) but there hasn't been much of a reason to purchase an sfx power supply from them since Corsair released their sf line.  The Corsair's are more efficient, have better build quality, have a better warranty, have better cables, are competitively priced, and (in my opinion) look better.

[geo3]

10 hours ago, Fixall said:

I'd go with the Corsair sf450.  It will be plenty powerful enough for a 970 and and Ryzen 2/9th Gen i7

Even with overclocking? I intend to OC the CPU (not the GPU) as far as it will go on an air cooler.

[seon123]

7 minutes ago, geo3 said:

Even with overclocking? I intend to OC the CPU (not the GPU) as far as it will go on an air cooler.

With a mainstream CPU and a 970, I would be surprised if you pulled more than 350W when overclocked

[Fixall]

4 hours ago, geo3 said:

Even with overclocking? I intend to OC the CPU (not the GPU) as far as it will go on an air cooler.

You'd be fine.