What is the most affordable PSU option for this setup?
What is the most affordable PSU option for this setup?
Hey everyone,
I'm sorry for reaching out like this—I realize there are many discussions on these topics already.
I've decided to upgrade my PC, upgrading from an i5-8400 and 1070 with 8GB RAM to an i7-9700K and a 2070 Super. I'm planning to add more RAM (around 32 GB) and possibly some extra M.2 SSDs.
Currently, I use a 550-watt PSU with an 80W rating from an unknown brand. My system has been fine so far, but it's started crashing randomly during games and my FPS is dropping. It might be the PSU failing?
What PSU recommendations do you have? I'm aiming for something in the 650-watt range but not too costly. I've seen Corsair CX650 mentioned, though some say it's unreliable.
Any advice would be great!
Random reboots might stem from a power supply issue or excessive heat.
Yes, it could be a problem with the power supply unit.
A 650W unit would be a reasonable recommendation. However, the Corsair CX-series offers only average quality and is suitable mainly for office setups without a dedicated graphics card. For gaming systems, I recommend higher-quality PSUs such as Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, or Super Flower Leadex.
Random reboots might stem from a power supply problem or excessive heat. Yes, it could be a generic PSU fault. A 650W unit would be a reasonable choice. The Corsair CX-series offers only average performance and is suitable mainly for office setups without a dedicated graphics card. For gaming systems, I recommend higher quality PSUs such as Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, or Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium models.
For reference: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compar...3C,76vdnQ/
The Seasonic Focus GX-650 (80+ Gold) is a solid PSU with a decade-long warranty.
I also use Seasonic Focus, but I have a PX-550 (80+ Platinum). The other PSUs in my setup are the Seasonic PRIME TX-650 (80+ Titanium).