Power supply recommendations
Power supply recommendations
Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this post at first...
I'm currently building a PC with the following specs:
Ryzen 7 5700 or 5700G
MSI b550 tomahawk
2*8 3600 cl 14 G.skill
RX 7900 XT
1* 1tb m.2 ssd
My concern is: Will a 700w 80+ FSP power supply work with this setup?
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Iām really on a tight budget, unfortunately (I prefer FSPs)
I could opt for an 800w 80+ white Zalman (the PSU guy says itās C tier, I guess thatās fine)
Or I might just pick whatever model feels right)
E2 gaming uses 1000w modular š
Hereās the PC layout: (prices listed according to my country)
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Qspd8r
If you have any suggestions, especially aside from the GPU which Iāve already bought)
Begin with the provided calculator tools to determine the appropriate PSU size. Next, calculate manually by summing the wattages of each component. For components with varying ranges, select the higher value. Finally, increase your estimate by 25% to account for additional needs.
Avoid Zalman power supplies. Not acceptable to use a tier C power supply in this setup. These should only be used when truly needed, for simple internet browsing and office tasks that donāt demand the power needs of a high-end gaming card.
Regarding the FSP unit, it is crucial to know the exact model.
Additionally, if you have certain online locations where you can buy a PSU in your country within your budget, we can explore other suitable options that might be more appropriate for your situation.
PSU calculator at maximum load with all fans on provides: 468w of power for the system
I donāt think youāre peaking a Georgian š¤£
Hereās the list of PSUs I can use, let me know which one to choose:
1. Deepcool PK800D 80 PLUS Bronze (new)
2. Deepcool 700W DA700N 80 Plus Bronze (wait for case fans)
3. Thermaltake TR2 S 700W 80 PLUS
4. 1STPLAYER STEAMPUNK PS-750AX (some say itās decent but not sure)
5. Be Quiet BN328 System Power 10, 650W, 80 Plus
6. Chieftec CSN-650C SFX, 650W, 80+Gold
7. Golden Field ATX-750W 80 Plus Bronze
8. CORSAIR CX750M 750W 80 Plus Bronze
I know there are better choices than FSP, but some exceed my budget. If you think it might be lacking, please pick a couple for me.
All the models listed are newā¦ except one thatās used! But this is definitely a powerful PSUādonāt overlook it.
I'm being completely honest: if you truly can't afford a better power supply than the lowest quality option while getting a 7900 XT, the issue isn't your budget for the PSUāit's that you don't have enough for the GPU either. For the amount you're spending, you can assemble a solid, safe, and great build, but it might not include a 7900 XT. The challenge here is about priorities; you're choosing to focus more on the exciting, high-performance parts (the GPU) over the basic, reliable ones (the PSU). A slightly cheaper GPU with a good PSU still makes for a better overall setup than one with a pricier GPU paired with a poor PSU.
Man, I can handle a junk case with a 512gb SSD and a 1000w PSU from Seasonic or something similar. The 1200$ is quite steep for me, and I donāt have many choices. Donāt expect me to settle for that. I could get a 4070 model for the same price as a 7900 XT... Itās really hard to believe youād pay 720$ for 4070 instead of 729$ for the 7900 XT.
I live in a small country, and expensive stuff here is just unbelievable.
No, they're all entry-level, budget things. You're not buying an entry-level GPU.
I'm not saying pay $720 for a 4070. I'm saying get a $600 GPU. Yes, PSUs are more expensive there, but the physics of electricity don't change based on cost in the local economy.
The problem, again, isn't your budget. It's that you want fun things over responsible things. There's no such thing as not having enough budget to get a quality PSU when your budget has room for a $700 GPU.
A proper PSU is *the most important part of your system* not an afterthought like you're treating it. If you just want a bad build, you're obviously free to simply do that route and slap the cheapest junk PSU into a system with an expensive GPU. After all, it's your money and you'll take all the risk. But for ethical reasons, I'm certainly not going to advocate for that and you'll have hard time for many others around here to do that either.
We see lots of people make short-sighted decisions because they want fun over safety and, well, quite often they come back in three months with problems. And sometimes those problems result in some pretty expensive lessons being learned.
That clears things up, so what I meant is... I'm from Georgia, a small country with no big retailers. There are only a few new GPUs available at the MSRP here. Because of that, a 600$ GPU would be around 4060 or 4060 ti... or used... Or maybe I shouldn't buy anything used.
I'll choose a cheaper PC caseāsomething like a non-damaging one such as Deepcool Mattrax 55ānot a full replacement. And a 512GB SSD, which is fine since I already have 2-3 games. I might pick something like Super Flower 1kw golden, or an 850W seasonic, or whatever. Thanks for the advice!
Try to understand me, man. I get tech, but not as good as you do. But I'm really limited in what I can choose here.