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Which PSU to keep

Which PSU to keep

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NewKenWey
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04-05-2022, 05:07 AM
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I'm trying to figure out which PSU I already own should be used...
I'm setting up a new 'daily driver' PC for general home office tasks—no gaming, no encoding software, etc.
It seems likely I'll be using an i5-13600k with a mid-range Z790 board and an existing 1050 Ti processor. The expected power draw should be around 500 watts.

From past builds, I own two Seasonic PSUs: a Focus GX-650 80+ Gold and a Prime PX-850 80+ Platinum. Both are three years old (still in good shape) with 10-year and 12-year warranties. They've been used very lightly and are in near-new condition.

My instinct is that the 650-watt model would be the most efficient option. The 850 seems excessive for my needs, and I'm not sure if the higher efficiency of gold over platinum makes up for it?
Appreciate any advice from the community!
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NewKenWey
04-05-2022, 05:07 AM #1

I'm trying to figure out which PSU I already own should be used...
I'm setting up a new 'daily driver' PC for general home office tasks—no gaming, no encoding software, etc.
It seems likely I'll be using an i5-13600k with a mid-range Z790 board and an existing 1050 Ti processor. The expected power draw should be around 500 watts.

From past builds, I own two Seasonic PSUs: a Focus GX-650 80+ Gold and a Prime PX-850 80+ Platinum. Both are three years old (still in good shape) with 10-year and 12-year warranties. They've been used very lightly and are in near-new condition.

My instinct is that the 650-watt model would be the most efficient option. The 850 seems excessive for my needs, and I'm not sure if the higher efficiency of gold over platinum makes up for it?
Appreciate any advice from the community!

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Beutelwookie
Member
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04-16-2022, 01:30 PM
#2
Generally, I concur with you regarding the 650. But according to my intuition, there are significant issues with the Z490 and 13600K.
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Beutelwookie
04-16-2022, 01:30 PM #2

Generally, I concur with you regarding the 650. But according to my intuition, there are significant issues with the Z490 and 13600K.

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_MrDay_
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04-16-2022, 10:28 PM
#3
Thank you for highlighting the mistake.... The correct code is Z790 (not Z490!!)
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_MrDay_
04-16-2022, 10:28 PM #3

Thank you for highlighting the mistake.... The correct code is Z790 (not Z490!!)

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h31kk1n3n
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04-17-2022, 11:24 AM
#4
I’m choosing the 650 watt PSU right away. I ended up picking the 13500 because BestBuy was offering it for $210... this is cheaper than Microcenter’s 13400 and even lower than the 13600K.
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h31kk1n3n
04-17-2022, 11:24 AM #4

I’m choosing the 650 watt PSU right away. I ended up picking the 13500 because BestBuy was offering it for $210... this is cheaper than Microcenter’s 13400 and even lower than the 13600K.

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CreeperRocket1
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04-17-2022, 03:58 PM
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Prime PX-850 80+ Platinum.
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CreeperRocket1
04-17-2022, 03:58 PM #5

Prime PX-850 80+ Platinum.