Do you need assistance choosing a power supply unit?
Do you need assistance choosing a power supply unit?
Hi there. Your 2006 xilence XP550 PSU failed because it overheated and cut power suddenly.
You have an E5 2690V3 with Turbo boost, drawing 140W at full load and about 80W while gaming.
You own a RX 580 2048SP with 150W TDP and 4X8 32GB DDR4 RAM.
You're considering the MSI MAG A500DN and want something reliable for at least two years.
how many sata and molex/ide connectors are you employing?
would it be worth investing a bit more and ensuring at least five years of warranty, using it in a new project?
based on your future needs, these options might be excellent:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX 650 W 80+ Gold
Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold
I purchased a 2X Molex to 8pin before the PSU failed, but I’ll exclude that since I’m switching to a PSU with 8pin by default now.
I’ll likely use just one Molex slot, probably for Molex to 2x SATA. I won’t power any fans via Molex. All three CPU fans are connected through the CPU_FAN port, and the remaining two case fans run from the motherboard. No need for additional fans since I don’t require more than two.
I want the PSU to last at least two years and up to five years maximum—though it can increase. I prefer a PSU that will remain functional for 2 to 5 years.
I also looked at the PSUs you sent; they’re too expensive for me. My budget is around 40 USD, max 50 USD. That’s about 100,000 Lira, which is quite high compared to my needs. (Prices may vary by region. The cheapest I found was around 3k Lira, roughly 100 USD.)
A local options list would likely be the simplest approach.
Real US prices are expected to drop significantly.
However, PSU costs have risen substantially, and smaller sizes are becoming scarce.
The Thermaltake GX2 could fit within a reasonable price range.
MSI MAG A550BN is another possibility.
Corsair CX series might also be worth considering.
It’s not advisable to stick with a standard 80+ unit if you aim for longer lifespan.
Check out the reviews for the best PSUs, 4229. Try two or three calculators and calculate manually as well. When a part offers multiple wattage options, pick the highest one. Remember, quality is important—don’t cut corners on price.
I purchased a high-power 600W bronze unit and have been using it for about a week or two. I really like it. The PSU isn't overheating, which is great. During gaming, the CPU draws around 80W and the GPU about 90W (with undervolt). That puts the total max usage at roughly 300 to 350W, including the fans.