What should I consider when choosing my new gaming setup?
What should I consider when choosing my new gaming setup?
Hello, I'm from the Philippines.
I need advice on which PSU to buy for my upcoming build.
Here’s what I have planned:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7800 X3D AM5
CPU Cooler: Deepcool LT720 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
MBOARD: MSI MPG B650 CARBON WIFI ATX AM5 or GIGABYTE B650 AUROS ELITE AX
GPU: Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB
RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z5 32GB 2 x 16GB DDR5 6000Mhz CL30 or TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32GB 2x16GB 6000Mhz CL30 DDR5
SSD: Two Western Digital Black SN850X NVMe 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs - 2TB
Case: Deepcool CH560 DIGITAL ATX Mid Tower Case or Montech Air 913 Max
CASE FAN: Three Cooler Master MOBIUS 120P ARGB 75.2 CFM 120 mm Fans
Monitor: Two Gigabyte M27Q-X 27.0" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz models
I have several options to choose from:
1. MSI A1000G PCIE5 1000W – 80+ Gold, fully modular ATX
2. Corsair HX1000i Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise Platinum ATX 1000W
3. Seasonic SSR-1000FX (White) Focus GX-1000 – 1000W, 80 Plus Gold, White
4. BE Quite Pure Power 12M 1000W – 80+ Gold, fully modular PCIe 5.0
You have the option to select any model from the provided list. These units meet the ATX 3.0 certification (the HX1000i may not strictly adhere but satisfies the criteria). I would consider the Trident Z Neo ram kit if it is available. They are optimized for AM5.
Certainly here is the rewritten version: There are a few points to consider. As Lucky pointed out, you shouldn't go for a Trident Z5 kit. These are meant for Intel systems. It's advisable to use the G.Skill memory tool to verify compatibility with your chosen motherboard before selecting a kit. Even kits designed for AMD platforms may not work well on certain boards, so it's always wise to double-check using the configurator. For AMD kits like the Trident Z5 Neos and Flare X5, you might still find some compatibility, but you should confirm with the tool. Personally, I prefer kits aimed at AMD that come with EXPO profiles instead of just XMP. Some of their Ripjaws kits include both XMP and EXPO profiles and tend to perform well if marked as compatible in G.Skills' utility. They can often match or exceed the performance of certain Trident kits depending on the model. https://www.gskill.com/configurator I should also try to find motherboards with the B650E chipset instead of the older B650, since there are significant advantages—like 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes versus just 4, more VRM power phases, an x16 PCIe 5.0 slot, and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots compared to a single PCIe 5.0 M.2 and no x16 slot on the older chipset. Additionally, support for more USB ports is another benefit. Of course, if the price difference in your area is substantial, it might not be worth switching to the older chipset, but I’d still want to explore first. As for the power supply, sorry for the oversight, but you’ve made an error. The A1000G isn’t ATX 3.0 compatible and appears to have efficiency problems under light loads, noisy 3v and 5v regulation, high inrush current, minor stability issues, and decent transient response. It might not be worth it unless you’re looking for a great deal, but I’d still want to consider other options. The Seasonic unit seems acceptable, though not top-notch. The Pure power 12m models aren’t the worst but also not outstanding. Among them, the HX1000i is my top recommendation. You might also find a Thermaltake GF3 that offers better capacitor selection than the Pure power 12m. I agree with Aris that Teapo caps on this type of unit are a poor choice by Be Quiet. There are also concerns about the PP 12m, such as APFC tuning (especially for 230V grids), high OCP tuning, and uncertain 12V load regulation. I’m not saying all these units are unsuitable, but if the price gap is large, I’d likely choose the HXi model myself, followed by Seasonic or other alternatives that could be better available, like the Thermaltake GF3.
You might be considering the older A1000G MSI unit. The model mentioned by the OP is the updated PCIE5 version. The 850W version was reviewed by Aris and meets ATX 3.0 standards. The same platform supports the 1000W model as well, being ATX 3.0 compliant.
https://www.anandtech.com/show/18720/msi...nced-power
MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850W PSU Review - Hardware Busters
Hardware Busters - MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850W PSU Review - PSUs
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And I concur with Darkbreeze's assessment of these models.
I wasn't informed about the new revision. Appreciate the correction.
It appears both the 850w and 1000w models still face certain problems, particularly with poorly adjusted protections on both capacities. I wouldn’t expect such issues on a premium unit like this.
A few additional points as described by Aris regarding the 850w model.
The 12V-2×6 socket on the modular board is actually labeled 12VHPWR.
Noisy performance
I would prefer a more robust fan.
The OCP trigger point is set too high at 3.3V.
Low power factor readings
Strong inrush current observed at 230V
Below 70% efficiency under 2% load
5VSB rail isn’t performing well
The 3.3V rail failed during one transient test (not applicable to ATX v3.0 models)
In my view, none of these issues should be present in a unit priced at $170.
However, if the price aligns with the best available options, it might still be worth considering. Problems with OCP triggering on newer graphics cards due to improper protection settings could be a concern. Adjusting OCP and OPP too high to prevent power excursions isn’t an ideal solution. A better approach would be to properly tune these values and recommend users choose units that match their actual capacity, including some built-in margin to avoid triggering from insufficient power.
With the 1000w model, even a decent unit should not cause these concerns. Still, if I’m paying that much for a PSU, I’d rather not have any of this worry. Just my opinion.
Hi everyone, thanks for your feedback. I just discovered a new PSU seller and chose their product: FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W 80+ Titanium ATX 3.0 (PCIe5.) Modular PSU (HTI-1000M GEN5). I believe it's an improvement over the previous ones, feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken.