Best Value/Price 500W PSU (< IDR 900k)
Best Value/Price 500W PSU (< IDR 900k)
Hello everyone,
I’m planning to swap out my current Antec PSU for a higher-quality 500W model, after realizing it might not be safe enough for the new RTX 3050 graphics card.
Here are the specs of my system:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- GPU: nVidia RTX 3050 8Gb GDDR6
- RAM: 2 x 16Gb DDR4
- SSD: 1 x M2 SATA 512Gb + 1 x SATA 500Gb
- HDD: 1 x 5Tb SATA 7200rpm + 1 x 4Tb SATA 7200rpm
- USB: 5 x 2.0 + 3.0 USB devices
- Fans: 5 x 14cm case fans
- PSU: Antec VP500P Plus 500W
The PC runs 3D and Unreal game engines, and I won’t be overclocking it.
I’ve looked at several online PSU calculators and seen recommendations from 308W to 369W, so a 500W unit should cover my needs. I don’t intend to upgrade further unless absolutely necessary, as I want to save on electricity costs during the current economic climate.
After browsing popular online stores (Tokopedia.com and EnterKomputer.com), I found several options in my budget range (IDR 500k to 900k):
1. Deepcool PF500 500W 80 Plus (IDR 524k)
https://www.tokopedia.com/distributorpc/...fined=true
2. EVGA 500BR 500W Bronze (IDR 735k)
https://www.tokopedia.com/garudamegastor...fined=true
3. be quiet! System Power 9 500W 80+ Bronze (IDR 807k)
be quiet! SYSTEM POWER 9 500W - 80+ Bronze Certified - 3 Years Warranty - Number 1 PSU in Germany - Enterkomputer Jual Beli Online Komputer, Rakit PC, Rakit & Terlengkap
EnterKomputer offers a wide range of electronics including notebooks, computers, PCs, processors, and more at affordable prices.
Please advise on selecting the best 500W PSU that fits your budget. I’m also open to other 500W models from different brands, as long as they stay within my financial limits.
Thank you in advance for your support.
-Nubitol
Check out the MSI MAG A550BN, Adata XPG Pylon 550w or Asus TUF Gaming Bronze 550B. They all outperform what you had and fit your budget much better.
Noted them with thanks.
What do you think about this 500W unit compared to the 550W one?
I'm looking to reduce electricity expenses and hope I can get a reliable 500W power supply.
Apologies if my question seemed simple—could you clarify whether choosing a 550W PSU is worth the extra cost?
Thanks again for helping me understand.
Buying a less efficient PSU doesn't reduce electricity expenses. The MAG A500DN is a poor, poorly regulated model.
Buying a 500W PSU doesn’t offer more efficiency than a 550W model either. PSUs only consume the power needed by the components; a 700W unit doesn’t use an extra 200W compared to a 500W one when using the same parts. However, purchasing a less efficient PSU still consumes more energy overall. The MSI recommendation mentioned earlier was made for a specific purpose—it’s not outdated and isn’t heavily regulated. Check the chart on the PSU: if the available power on the +12V rail is only a few watts higher than the PSU’s total output, it’s likely too inefficient to consider, except for rare exceptions like some Corsair TX series. SID’s suggestions are superior to the three you shared. Among them, only the EVGA model isn’t regulated by groups, and in a situation where others might struggle, I’d choose that one even though I wouldn’t be thrilled about it, nor would I upgrade from a 3050 with it.
Here’s what I actually need to know, since I’m completely unfamiliar with PSUs. Thanks for clarifying everything! Your explanations are really helpful.
I still have some questions: At 80+ efficiency, does a 550W PSU use more power than a 500W one, even when the computer is off? Also, among the options you shared, which ones seem suitable for my PC?
Assuming efficiency remains constant, operating the same systems on different PSU capacities will consume the same total power. A 600W PSU isn't necessarily delivering 600W continuously; it simply indicates a rating for up to 600W when needed by the components. PSUs only consume the power required to run the components.
Also, every PSU mentioned is subject to group regulation. It's easy to exclude those that only support 230V. That indicates a very inexpensive PSU, as a full-range unit would be almost negligible in cost.
Keep in mind, you'll consume less energy with an 800W Gold-rated PSU compared to a 500W Standard-rated one when using identical components.
SID has shared PSUs that fit the budget but are not group-regulated. They remain simple, though at least they have independent regulation.
You don't need a complete list of regulated PSUs; you can simply examine their charts.
Not being group-regulated doesn't automatically mean a PSU is reliable—it's just one part of the assessment.
Please let me know which charts you are referring to, and I will tell you where to find them.