Honestly one of the best videos I've ever watched on PC building, and it was on something as "minor" as a power supply. I think you've saved me around $400 total so far in unnecessary expenses that won't do anything for my performance. Thanks for these. You're saving the PC world a lot of headache, and cash.
I really like your down-to-earth approach to explaining things. I always thought I should get a gold psu, but it's comforting to know that it's not a super big deal if it's bronze.
@@decimusrex92 Beyond the environemental factor, if you live someplace where electricity is not cheap, it can make a huge difference in a few years. If you save 30$ at the build but throw away 200$ in a few years, it's not a great cost cut at the start.
@@sirzebra don't forget that taxpayers are paying for a lot of people's electric bills. On that note, sometimes landlords who have welfare tenants go and stick a crypto mining rig in the attic, too...
Given how much electricity prices have risen lately I would say it's becoming a big deal. If you are losing 40-50w per HOUR with a crap power supply producing heat,and gaming for 6-7 hours per day,how many KW over the year does that equate to,and cost to your electricity bill??
Glad to be part of your new channel, Jason! I bought an EVGA Supernova GA 650w for my new build: Ryzen 5 5600x; Asus Tuf B550 mATX; EVGA 3060Ti Ultra; Sabrent Rkt m.2, 4.0, 1TB; XPG Gammix m.2, 3.0, 4TB; Fractal Celsius 24+ Dynamic CPU Cooler (replacing stk fans w/Arctic P12 PWM fans); Lian Li Uni case fans; Fractal Meshify Mini case
Welcome aboard! Sounds like a good build! Just make sure to put all that in PC Part Picker and ensure you have enough wattage. Off the top of my head looks good but always good to check.
@@PCBuilderChannel Yep, did that. Even after the “1.5x” math, I’m still under 600w so gives me a little headroom for slight OC & I pretty much swear by only EVGA & Corsair PSUs.
I'm seriously contemplating on getting an MSI MPG a-gf psu... I have an MSI case and motherboard and want to go with a theme. Glad to see it on the A tier. Great video, man! SUBSCRIBED!
6:19 Agreed. Pictures say nothing. I've always found weight to be a more reliable indicator. Here's a couple of items to look through in reviews in models that are too new to be fully classified by LTT's user database: A POS PSU will likely not weigh more than a pound. Decent ones start at 2 lbs. A kick-ass ATX model can easily weigh over 4 lbs. If the review says it has a sleeve-bearing fan--AVOID. (SB fans are barely acceptable as case fans-- the hotter and typically dustier environment in the PSU will rapidly diminish the lifespan leading to a dead PSU prematurely-- you want either Fluid-Dynamic or Dual Ball Bearing) Keep in mind thermal ratings in the specifications when looking at the device. A fly-by-night company will rate theirs for operation at 25*C (77*F The only time a PSU is that cool out of the lab is when it is off.) The better companies rate theirs for 40*C (104*F) With some absolute units rated for 50*C (122*F) and higher.
One tip you missed is length of guarantee on PSU. I bought a Corsair with a 7 year guarantee & it is still running 10 years later so it was worth the nearly $250 for 850watts and was future proof to power a better graphics card. For the first 5 years it was running 24/7. Don't cheap out on buying a PSU it can take out your CPU and/or mobo if it fails badly.
I don't know which took which out, but I had a gpu and psu both out on a friends pc. It was dead so I replaced the psu, got lights and fans but then there was no video so I replaced the gpu...
Yeah this is one of the best pc channels. Bravo for your efforts. I love that you completely understand the ins and outs of what you are talking about and you give us info that will address whatever pain points we may have AND give solutions and products we can choose from.
I purchased a Segotep 850w platinum unit 3 years ago and the deciding factor was the 7 year warranty, It ran RX 580s in crossfire with an overclocked R7 1700. I expect it to last the lifetime of the R7 3700X its running now in my editing rig. I hit the like button watched all the ads and left this comment, hope it helps.
if im being honest after a good 80+gold psu, the thing that matters the most are 1. Fully modular (so that cable management is much easier and you can remove what you dont use) 2. Individually sleeved cables (as generic ones that come with PSUs even high quality ones are horrible as they refuse to bend properly and provide stress to components they are attached to.) ive just built a new system so yea, thats what i think im gonna buy next. First few more case fans then custom cables (ofc always check if it's compatible with your specific PSU, as you do not want to use a wrong one as it'll fry your parts)
This is amazing! This is the part I was fearing the most when making my build. Problem solved in 15 minutes! One of the things I have heard mentioned in other places is to check if your PSU has a zero dB fan power option, so it doesn't use the fan when it's just under light us, keeping the noise low. Thank you for such good quality content!
Sorry, are you referring to this (from a description of the Corsair PSU): "Zero RPM fan mode for near-silent operation at low to medium loads"? Thanks.
My foolproof method is just buying SeaSonic PSUs. I'll verify my chosen unit with a couple pro reviews, but its never failed me. They not cheap, but not one has failed me over the past 10+ years since I been building. I like the fact SeaSonic manufactures their own units, one of the few PSU consumer-facing companies that does that.
this was a very helpful video! im building my first pc and wasnt sure if I needed a gold or not but now I have found a pretty good bronze power supply for pretty cheap
My tip is try to buy a PSU in the sales. Don't buy a cheaper one but spend the same amount and get a higher quality one for the money. I snagged a 750W Prime Ti for £130 normallly £205, 12 Year warranty 😉 It will save you so much grief in the future.
This was so helpful, thank you. I have been having issues with a high end system and I realized I'm using a low tier psu. Going to get the new one tomorrow!
Wattage and ratings are easy for me. What's hard is know whether PSU is truly good or complete junk. Since PSUs aren't as well reviewed as they once were and the brands will source anything that meets their price points and not really care much about the quality.
I remember when my first power supply went "bang". It came with the case and I figured it must have been where the noise came from because it was the biggest thing in the case. The absolute worst power supply that failed less than 3 days into a build was an Antec earth watts 430. I had a brand new system and couldn't use it for 6 weeks til the PSU came back from the manufacturer in California. It only failed two more times after that. By that time I had invested in a backup. But 3 times and it was driving a very light system. The longest-lasting was Enermax had 3 different ones that just grew old and out of date. I still have one that is at least 10 years old and drives an ryzen. Corsair had two were alright lasted about 5 years and died. But I used to see a lot of remanufactured Corsairs making me wonder if that was a good choice. At least they honored their warranty.
The only two components you will be left with when your build expires, is the case and power supply unit. I have tried using the PSU that come with the case, but they are all crap. Buy a PSU that will last you a lifetime instead. Yes, it will cost a lot of money, but it will never fail you. Having a powerful, reliable PSU with a 9 year warranty is one less thing to worry about when building a PC. No more short circuits, blown components, or electric shocks from PC cases. Remember your PC only draws from a PSU the power it needs, so a 750 Watt PSU will draw 300 Watts on a 300 Watt build. Therefore, the power consumption is 300 Watts and not 750 Watts.
I have seen so many reviewers explaining things but you simplify it for us, PSU, Memory and all the guides, great channel and great videos, keep it up. And thanks for all the valuable information.
The best way to identify the quality of a power supply is to look to the warrant from the manufacture, any PSU with 5 years warrant or more from the manufacturers should be a very good power supply.
Well NZXT power supplies suck dick, I just bought a new one and it doesn’t work, I bought a second one and it doesn’t work. This has to be some sick joke
I like your review style its straight to the point and clear explaining. Thanks for being refreshingly informative! Some other famous reviewers literally put me to sleep!
It means there is one main voltage rail. Some claim single rail is better for overclocking. The Linus list is based on testing and teardowns. Their methodology is listed on their page
Thank god I watch this, I am about to build my first pc and was going to buy a 600w bronze cert. but my entire setup needs at least 660 so going for a 750. Thanks a lot
Perfect timing I’ve actually been thinking of getting a 10850k at this point. Been looking at the seasonic 1000watts. Only bad thing is ill still be rocking the 1070. Now the only thing that’s bugging me is should i just keep waiting to upgrade when gpus are also in stock. The new 11th gen cpus might be better for gaming at 1440p
CPUs have gotten to the point that they are now much faster than most GPUs. That wasn't the case just a couple years ago. So most people bottleneck on the GPU. 10850K is a good gaming CPU. If you are thinking of adding a high end GPU, then I'd put together my part picker list with that in it and size the PSU for the upgrade you want in the future.
For those of us that live in third world countries, I would suggest buying a voltage regulator. And I would recommend a local manufactured one, because of two reasons: 1. Here we often don't get the power supply we want, but what is available (unless someone orders it via Amazon, etc). So the voltaje regulator will feed the PSU a nice wave he can handle, and all PSUs (cheap and good ones) have an easy life with a smooth voltage wave. 2. The local manufactured voltage regulators are designed for the type of power surges of the local power grid. Besides giving a nice wave to the PSU, these regulators have built in protections. In the best case it will blow a fuse, which are easy to replace. In the worst case they sacrifice themselves, but they are inexpensive. BTW, in my town it has been better the last 12 years. I haven't had to replace a fuse or voltage regulator since then, but I still have a voltage regulator for each of my PCs, just for safety.
I feel like semi modular is the best. It comes with cables you 95% of the time need (unless your GPU is like 750ti), it's usually cheaper and smaller than fully modulars.
Although I didn't learn anything new in this video since I'm already somewhat informed about the topic, I have to say it's an amazing video for beginners! For your rather "low" subscriber count (in contrast to the big bois like Linus, Jay, etc; it's still impressive) the overall quality of your video was outstanding. Great audio quality and editing, well structured, as well as taking a topic which can be confusing and overwhelming for starters, and chopping it up into well sized bits while keeping everything that's essential to know. Also linked some great sources, just straight to the point to help people find what they need quickly. In short, very well made and you got yourself another subscriber!
I got a Corsair RM850 modular power supply for my first build back in 2013, was expensive and way more power then I actually needed, but still have it to this day just don't even think about it, came with a 10 year warranty as well, really recommend not skimping out on a PSU.
Personally, I get the highest power I can afford that fits in my case. These things last a long time (many have warranty periods of 10 years) and GPUs and CPUs keep using more and more power. You will have to upgrade far less often. A 1200w PSU may seem crazy now, but if you can afford it now, you won't need a new PSU when you upgrade from your 3070 to a 5080ti in 5 years. Odds are, at that time, the price of a new PSU will be substantially higher.
Problem is, that the standard is going to change next generation. Power Supplies will be 12 Volts only, with the 24x ATX plug gone. So it's not that of a good time to buy a new expensive power supply, if you plan to upgrade your hardware soon.
@@vermilion7777 What generation are you talking about? Intel 690 MBDs? I sure hope DIY MBD MFGs don't switch to ATX12VO, that will make every upgrade more expensive due to the additional VRM needed on the motherboards. Supposedly the efficiency gained from 12VO is that the PSU only supplies 12V and the MBD VRM uses buck converters to drop voltage to 3.3 or 5.0. There's no good reason that the buck converters couldn't be inside every PSU instead of on every MBD.
thing is you will never upgrade your pc, that is not worth anymore... because mb pcie speed willl change and you will need new mb cpu and new gen of ram.. so you gona swap. full pc...
In 5 years your 1200 watt PSU may only be capable of running 1000 watts or less. They are also talking about the new GPUs (possibly GTX 4000 series) will require completely different PSUs in the future, so that $200 may have been wasted on a PSU you can't even use...
Man thank you a lot for your videos! Like really! You explain at a beginner level and it's easy for me to keep up! I already have my CPU, GPU and mobo and I'm looking for the rest of the components to finish my first build! Thanks!
Good evening. I came across your video and definitely wanted to give it a LIKE and say, although it didn't address the question I'm searching UA-cam for, your presentation of the information you provided and on-camera presence was excellent. Not sure if you've had acting training or experience, but... well done sir.. Just wanted to give props where props are due.
Thank you so much for the feedback! Nope no acting experience but my wife who produces and edits is a director so some of that world rubs off on me (: Thanks for watching!
this is a really good video on how to assess a power supply need for a build. It breaks down all the power requirements for a good power supply. but. As always first look at the +12 amps rating of the unit. 12v times amps equals watts. That's where all the critical power is essentially used in a build. +12 amps rating is the real key to choosing a good power supply.
Yes that is a more advanced way of looking at it. And I felt like that's a bridge too far for most buyers. I wanted to at least take people from "oh I need 1000W" to knowing how to check build quality and size the PSU and not fall for so much marketing BS around the 80+ rating (bronze vs gold vs platinum). Hopefully I accomplished at least 1 or 2 of those things! :)
I would took 2x multiplier instead 1.5 cuz 1 - most PSUs have peak efficiency ~50% of their max load 2 - 50% load is easier job for PSU which will prolong the life of its components. 3 - you will have safety margin for possible upgrades. Let's say you will buy 3090 next month and it will roast your poor 500 watt psu. 3 - price difference between let's say 500 and 600 isn't that significant.
hello, im having problem with my pc rig but in the same time i SUSPECTED PSU is causing the bluescreen. Here's my pc rig spec i7 8700K 16GB Ram 3000MHz Aorus 1080Ti 11GB Asus ROG Maximus Hero X (8th gen) motherboard Corsair CX750M CX Series(PSU) 2TB HDD 500GB Samsung EVO 970 nvme m.2 okay the problem is when im doing my job such as editing,video rendering it's run perfectly BUT when i opened games (any platforms of games steam or origin) all of sudden the bluescreen appear and the whole system reboot and back to desktop like usual(all of those process happened less than 5 second). I already run a lot of dianogsis and benchmarking all of my component health is A OKAY(except PSU and the cable). So since i get the result i think MAYBE my pc rig didn't have enough power from PSU to support the game and thinking to buy another PSU. Can u give me some of your opinion? should i buy a new one? or the problem causing by others components?
you're super underrated great guide that helped me pick out an amazing psu, i'd also like to see one of these videos but for motherboards as they kinda confuse me, but keep up the really high quality content btw maybe add some b-roll to your videos in between i think it would look really nice with your style of videos (just a suggestion)
For a long lasting pc build, like ryzen 9 5900x and rtx 3080 gigabyte gaming oc, do you think 850w gold is overkill? It will last, I mean, about 7 to 8 years at least? Thank you for your opinion. Really appreciate it.
Just buy a Seasonic Supply and dont even bother ... light years further than any other supply ... and ppl who knows... know that ! Great chan tho keep it up! just got a new sub !
any developer out there want to make an extension that will put a tier rating next to every psu on pcpp? maybe a hoverover pop up to give any additional information
@@PCBuilderChannel Totally agree! but considering they don't even have an app for mobile pc part picking I'm guessing they rolling in feature development time sadly :(
Is there any way to donate? I really enjoy every single video of this channel, super informative and clear and no bullsh*t explanations. I really want to support this channel.
Not yet, but next time you buy something from newegg or amazon, click one of my links first and the channel gets a small commission on anything you buy! Thank you!!!!
My pc I’m gonna get is •Intel core i5 9600KF cpu •Geforce gtx 1650 super 4gb •Western digital blue 500gb ssd •Corsair 4000d airflow mid tower case •Crucial ballistic 8gbx2 ram ddr4 3000Mhz •xpg pylon 550w •Gigabyte B365m DS3H •ID-cooling Se 224-XT What power supply and how many watts would u recommend ?
I actually bought a Deepcool 750 watt modular power supply, gold rated and 5 year warranty. Japanese caps etc. works great and saved me a few bucks. See how it works in the next few years. Have had EVGA supplies for years but thought id try something different
My setup is a: -Ryzen 5 5600G -Msi b550m pro-vdh wifi micro atx am4 motherboard -Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive These components require 145 wattage, what power supply should I get for them? This is my first pc build, and I want to make sure I don't mess it up with a bad power supply.
Check out our recent 5600G build on the channel! We've got links to our recommendations for all the parts there. And remember if you are planing to add a GPU to your build in the future you will want to get a more powerful PSU now so you won't have to switch it out later
@@PCBuilderChannel I'm not really looking to spend $80 on a power supply though, I know it's important to buy a good power supply, but I'm on a like $50 ish budget.
Quick question: If I am replacing an old modular power supply with a new modular power supply (exactly the same model as the old power supply) can I leave all the wiring from the previous power supply intact and use that wiring with the new power supply? I’m a novice at this kind of thing, so it would be great if I could keep things as simple as possible by keeping the original wiring in place and simply plugging those cables directly into the back of the new modular power supply. Hope this makes sense and thanks in advance for any thoughts you may have:))) thanks:)
for me, I've only ever had a 500w 80 plus standard Silverstone PSU. It's still going strong after 5 years of use. I am building a newer unit and I want at least 600w and am now confused if an 80 plus standard Silverstone is still okay. I want something that will last. Edit: saw CV 650 on the tier list. i might just buy that
Excellent channel, I saw some of Ur videos when I was buying a liquid cooler, bought the Corsair h150i, ryzen 9 5900x and a 3080ti MSI, more than glad that at 50% CPU usage temp is less than 50°, what U didn't explain in Ur coolers video is that the larger the radiator the quicker the heat will be expelled. Btw I have a 850 evga gold, bought this cause just with CPu and GPU I have 450w.
If I want to upgrade in the future for the 40 Series card, which one I should buy? 850W or 1000W? CPU:i7-9700K GPU:Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX2060(for now) SSD:Samsung 970 evo 250G and WD blue 1TB MB:ASUS ROG z390-f
Nice to see mine was tier A. I didn't use the list. I use my experience with products. That's also why I steer clear of Gigabyte anything. Helpful info though.
Jason, just stumbled across your channel yesterday. Extremely informative and easy to understand information. Getting ready to build my first PC since 2002 and man how things have changed lol. You've got a new loyal subscriber here.
Welcome back to PC Building!! I was in a similar boat - had built my own PCs for literally decades (since the IBM Clone Days) then had some life changes in the early 2010s and didn't get back into it until 2016. I know how overwhelming it can feel to come back, so I always try to tailor my videos for folks who are! :)
@@PCBuilderChannel Yeah having to think about fan headers, argb headers, whether or not the mb has the right number of USB headers on it. Bet overwhelming. I keep finding myself having to stop myself from going "back in my day" lol.
Cool stuff. Came here looking for review on SeaSonic FOCUS GX-650 as a replacement for my low/mid tier system, came out with good load of information for weighted decision. Thank you.
I got the bequiet Pure power 700 Watt. It can run my rtx 3080 (msi recommended 850 watts), my 5800x, 32 GB RAM and 5 drives. A lot of rgb is build in too and I perfrom an external sound card + 600 ohm headset on it. Never had an shutdown/problem/bluesscreen. But I only gaming on it, never made an torture test or similar.
I remember using cheap generic brands of psu and all died fast, one day a friend suggest me to use an EVGA power supply, my first one was a 430 w bronze, nowadays I'm using a 600w white, I even sold the old EVGA one and still works just fine.
I wish I had found this before I purchased my PSU. I bought a corsair rm750 only to upgrade to a rm850x a few month later. Could have saved some $$$ Thanks for uploading this!
Do they make power supplieswith SATA connections that only have 1 1/2” between each plug. Right now I have a semi modular power supply and it has 6” between each plug- would it make a difference if I went fully modular?I thinking about doing that anyway to get rid of all the extra cables I don’t use to clean up my system a little bit
What is your next build, and what kind of PSU are you looking for? Any particular models that have worked well for you?
Just finished my build, rtx 3080 & 5900x and got a corsair RM850, from other's reviews and given the brand name, I'd say it's pretty solid
The RM line from Corsair is one of the best. Can be expensive at times, but it's a great unit!
Corsair RMX 750 white for a build that I just completed (AMD 5600X) with hopefully a RTX 3060 Ti or RTX 3070
Got a white Corsair Rmx 750 in my 5600x + 3070 build I just built a couple weeks ago
I'm building a PC now and still choosing a PSU. Have you heard of Inwin p85? I need your opinion please. www.in-win.com/en/gaming-power-supply/p85/
Honestly one of the best videos I've ever watched on PC building, and it was on something as "minor" as a power supply. I think you've saved me around $400 total so far in unnecessary expenses that won't do anything for my performance. Thanks for these. You're saving the PC world a lot of headache, and cash.
Glad you liked it!
A PC is nothing without a suitable PSU. Undershooting on mine cost me $200
I really like your down-to-earth approach to explaining things. I always thought I should get a gold psu, but it's comforting to know that it's not a super big deal if it's bronze.
Glad I could help!
Yeah it's more an efficiency rating than a quality tier.
If your a greeny that's when you shoot for gold or platinum.
@@decimusrex92 Beyond the environemental factor, if you live someplace where electricity is not cheap, it can make a huge difference in a few years.
If you save 30$ at the build but throw away 200$ in a few years, it's not a great cost cut at the start.
@@sirzebra don't forget that taxpayers are paying for a lot of people's electric bills. On that note, sometimes landlords who have welfare tenants go and stick a crypto mining rig in the attic, too...
Given how much electricity prices have risen lately I would say it's becoming a big deal.
If you are losing 40-50w per HOUR with a crap power supply producing heat,and gaming for 6-7 hours per day,how many KW over the year does that equate to,and cost to your electricity bill??
Watched a few of your videos. NO drama, straight to the point. You are on to something here. Great work.
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
This channel is the only channel I’ve found that actually makes sense in terms of PCs. Good work!
Thank you!
Glad to be part of your new channel, Jason! I bought an EVGA Supernova GA 650w for my new build:
Ryzen 5 5600x; Asus Tuf B550 mATX; EVGA 3060Ti Ultra; Sabrent Rkt m.2, 4.0, 1TB; XPG Gammix m.2, 3.0, 4TB; Fractal Celsius 24+ Dynamic CPU Cooler (replacing stk fans w/Arctic P12 PWM fans); Lian Li Uni case fans; Fractal Meshify Mini case
Welcome aboard! Sounds like a good build! Just make sure to put all that in PC Part Picker and ensure you have enough wattage. Off the top of my head looks good but always good to check.
@@PCBuilderChannel Yep, did that. Even after the “1.5x” math, I’m still under 600w so gives me a little headroom for slight OC & I pretty much swear by only EVGA & Corsair PSUs.
i’ve watched pc tech videos for years, and this is the best intro to power supplies I’ve ever seen. Fantastic video!
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
I'm seriously contemplating on getting an MSI MPG a-gf psu... I have an MSI case and motherboard and want to go with a theme. Glad to see it on the A tier. Great video, man! SUBSCRIBED!
Thank you for watching! We love to hear it.
6:19 Agreed. Pictures say nothing. I've always found weight to be a more reliable indicator. Here's a couple of items to look through in reviews in models that are too new to be fully classified by LTT's user database:
A POS PSU will likely not weigh more than a pound. Decent ones start at 2 lbs. A kick-ass ATX model can easily weigh over 4 lbs.
If the review says it has a sleeve-bearing fan--AVOID. (SB fans are barely acceptable as case fans-- the hotter and typically dustier environment in the PSU will rapidly diminish the lifespan leading to a dead PSU prematurely-- you want either Fluid-Dynamic or Dual Ball Bearing)
Keep in mind thermal ratings in the specifications when looking at the device. A fly-by-night company will rate theirs for operation at 25*C (77*F The only time a PSU is that cool out of the lab is when it is off.) The better companies rate theirs for 40*C (104*F) With some absolute units rated for 50*C (122*F) and higher.
This is one of my favorite PC building channels! Lot of personality in your videos. Thanks for making these.
Glad you like them!
Props for showing people the LTT PSU tier list, very good reference point for anyone looking to buy a good tried out PSU
No more timestamps? That is partially what made this channel so great, it was perfect to reference.
I'm trying something out with the timestamps. UA-cam was having issues with my watch time.
One tip you missed is length of guarantee on PSU. I bought a Corsair with a 7 year guarantee & it is still running 10 years later so it was worth the nearly $250 for 850watts and was future proof to power a better graphics card. For the first 5 years it was running 24/7. Don't cheap out on buying a PSU it can take out your CPU and/or mobo if it fails badly.
I don't know which took which out, but I had a gpu and psu both out on a friends pc. It was dead so I replaced the psu, got lights and fans but then there was no video so I replaced the gpu...
@@lonniebeal6032 yes boards (well basically everything on the board) relies heavily on the quality of power supplied by the psu
Yeah this is one of the best pc channels. Bravo for your efforts. I love that you completely understand the ins and outs of what you are talking about and you give us info that will address whatever pain points we may have AND give solutions and products we can choose from.
Thank you! We really appreciate it. So glad we are helpful!
This channel is so underrated. Hope you get many subs! ❤️
Thank you so much!
@@PCBuilderChannel Keep up the good work. Learned a lot about pc building coz of your channel. Hoping for great growth for your channel this year.
I purchased a Segotep 850w platinum unit 3 years ago and the deciding factor was the 7 year warranty, It ran RX 580s in crossfire with an overclocked R7 1700.
I expect it to last the lifetime of the R7 3700X its running now in my editing rig. I hit the like button watched all the ads and left this comment, hope it helps.
Thank you!!! The sacrifice to the algorithm will not be in vain! :)
Great stuff. The power supply gets no love. For such a crucial part, information is always lacking. Thank you for doing this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey bro
Could you tell me which is better
EVGA supernova 750 GT
Or aorus AP 750 GM. Or Nzxt c750
Or deepcool DQ 750 ?
I cant say this enough, your contents are very informative and helpful. Thanks so much. Proud to be a member of this community.
Much appreciated!
if im being honest after a good 80+gold psu, the thing that matters the most are
1. Fully modular (so that cable management is much easier and you can remove what you dont use)
2. Individually sleeved cables (as generic ones that come with PSUs even high quality ones are horrible as they refuse to bend properly and provide stress to components they are attached to.)
ive just built a new system so yea, thats what i think im gonna buy next. First few more case fans then custom cables (ofc always check if it's compatible with your specific PSU, as you do not want to use a wrong one as it'll fry your parts)
This is amazing! This is the part I was fearing the most when making my build. Problem solved in 15 minutes!
One of the things I have heard mentioned in other places is to check if your PSU has a zero dB fan power option, so it doesn't use the fan when it's just under light us, keeping the noise low.
Thank you for such good quality content!
Glad this helped! Personally I find I never hear the PSU fan anyway, but some do have that option.
Sorry, are you referring to this (from a description of the Corsair PSU): "Zero RPM fan mode for near-silent operation at low to medium loads"? Thanks.
@@babochka11 yes, that should be it!
@@nukepcr Thanks man!
My foolproof method is just buying SeaSonic PSUs. I'll verify my chosen unit with a couple pro reviews, but its never failed me. They not cheap, but not one has failed me over the past 10+ years since I been building. I like the fact SeaSonic manufactures their own units, one of the few PSU consumer-facing companies that does that.
this was a very helpful video! im building my first pc and wasnt sure if I needed a gold or not but now I have found a pretty good bronze power supply for pretty cheap
Glad I could help! Best of luck with your build!
My tip is try to buy a PSU in the sales. Don't buy a cheaper one but spend the same amount and get a higher quality one for the money. I snagged a 750W Prime Ti for £130 normallly £205, 12 Year warranty 😉 It will save you so much grief in the future.
This was so helpful, thank you. I have been having issues with a high end system and I realized I'm using a low tier psu. Going to get the new one tomorrow!
Awesome! So glad it was helpful.
For a teenager who has saved for over a year to build a PC and not wanting to get anything in my build wrong and best value, this channel is amazing.
So happy to help!
Good work on the video, wish I had this when I was sifting through PSUs!
Thanks! What did you end up getting?
Convinced to get the Evermax for $84 over the be quiet! for $150
Wattage and ratings are easy for me. What's hard is know whether PSU is truly good or complete junk. Since PSUs aren't as well reviewed as they once were and the brands will source anything that meets their price points and not really care much about the quality.
I remember when my first power supply went "bang". It came with the case and I figured it must have been where the noise came from because it was the biggest thing in the case. The absolute worst power supply that failed less than 3 days into a build was an Antec earth watts 430. I had a brand new system and couldn't use it for 6 weeks til the PSU came back from the manufacturer in California. It only failed two more times after that. By that time I had invested in a backup. But 3 times and it was driving a very light system.
The longest-lasting was Enermax had 3 different ones that just grew old and out of date. I still have one that is at least 10 years old and drives an ryzen. Corsair had two were alright lasted about 5 years and died. But I used to see a lot of remanufactured Corsairs making me wonder if that was a good choice. At least they honored their warranty.
The only two components you will be left with when your build expires, is the case and power supply unit. I have tried using the PSU that come with the case, but they are all crap. Buy a PSU that will last you a lifetime instead. Yes, it will cost a lot of money, but it will never fail you. Having a powerful, reliable PSU with a 9 year warranty is one less thing to worry about when building a PC. No more short circuits, blown components, or electric shocks from PC cases. Remember your PC only draws from a PSU the power it needs, so a 750 Watt PSU will draw 300 Watts on a 300 Watt build. Therefore, the power consumption is 300 Watts and not 750 Watts.
I have seen so many reviewers explaining things but you simplify it for us, PSU, Memory and all the guides, great channel and great videos, keep it up.
And thanks for all the valuable information.
So glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching
The best way to identify the quality of a power supply is to look to the warrant from the manufacture, any PSU with 5 years warrant or more from the manufacturers should be a very good power supply.
I look at the weight tirst, then warranty, if a 650w weighs 3lbs, and one 4lbs, Guess which one I will get if the warranty is the same.
Well NZXT power supplies suck dick, I just bought a new one and it doesn’t work, I bought a second one and it doesn’t work. This has to be some sick joke
I like your review style its straight to the point and clear explaining. Thanks for being refreshingly informative! Some other famous reviewers literally put me to sleep!
So glad you are enjoying!
very underrated you deserve more subs xd
Thanks 😅
Insta subbed, first 30 seconds of vid told me everything I needed to know about the quality and knowledge of this channel. Loved it.
Welcome aboard!
1) what does "single rail" mean?
2) are the PSU's on the linuslist graded based on actual testing and teardowns, or only based on what the box says?
It means there is one main voltage rail. Some claim single rail is better for overclocking. The Linus list is based on testing and teardowns. Their methodology is listed on their page
@@PCBuilderChannel you're the best
Thank god I watch this, I am about to build my first pc and was going to buy a 600w bronze cert. but my entire setup needs at least 660 so going for a 750. Thanks a lot
Glad I could help.
You just earned another subscriber :)
This is my new favorite pc related channel on UA-cam!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the channel (:
Glad you enjoy it!
Perfect timing I’ve actually been thinking of getting a 10850k at this point. Been looking at the seasonic 1000watts. Only bad thing is ill still be rocking the 1070. Now the only thing that’s bugging me is should i just keep waiting to upgrade when gpus are also in stock. The new 11th gen cpus might be better for gaming at 1440p
CPUs have gotten to the point that they are now much faster than most GPUs. That wasn't the case just a couple years ago. So most people bottleneck on the GPU. 10850K is a good gaming CPU. If you are thinking of adding a high end GPU, then I'd put together my part picker list with that in it and size the PSU for the upgrade you want in the future.
it is so strange that evga 1200w p+ and evga 1300w p+ are not on the list so which tier are they ?
For those of us that live in third world countries, I would suggest buying a voltage regulator. And I would recommend a local manufactured one, because of two reasons:
1. Here we often don't get the power supply we want, but what is available (unless someone orders it via Amazon, etc). So the voltaje regulator will feed the PSU a nice wave he can handle, and all PSUs (cheap and good ones) have an easy life with a smooth voltage wave.
2. The local manufactured voltage regulators are designed for the type of power surges of the local power grid. Besides giving a nice wave to the PSU, these regulators have built in protections. In the best case it will blow a fuse, which are easy to replace. In the worst case they sacrifice themselves, but they are inexpensive.
BTW, in my town it has been better the last 12 years. I haven't had to replace a fuse or voltage regulator since then, but I still have a voltage regulator for each of my PCs, just for safety.
This is great advice, thank you
This helped a lot as I'm upgrading my CPU and GPU and I needed a more powerful PSU. Thanks!
I feel like semi modular is the best. It comes with cables you 95% of the time need (unless your GPU is like 750ti), it's usually cheaper and smaller than fully modulars.
I generally agree with that (:
Although I didn't learn anything new in this video since I'm already somewhat informed about the topic, I have to say it's an amazing video for beginners!
For your rather "low" subscriber count (in contrast to the big bois like Linus, Jay, etc; it's still impressive) the overall quality of your video was outstanding. Great audio quality and editing, well structured, as well as taking a topic which can be confusing and overwhelming for starters, and chopping it up into well sized bits while keeping everything that's essential to know.
Also linked some great sources, just straight to the point to help people find what they need quickly.
In short, very well made and you got yourself another subscriber!
Thank you! My wife is a film editor, so I have some built in advantages! :)
Also, the focus on correct and clear pronunciations of the part names and standards so as not cause any confusion to viewer
Very informative video, didn’t know about the PSU forum.
Glad it was helpful!
I got a Corsair RM850 modular power supply for my first build back in 2013, was expensive and way more power then I actually needed, but still have it to this day just don't even think about it, came with a 10 year warranty as well, really recommend not skimping out on a PSU.
I was like ugh which power supply and now I found this. Thanks bro
Glad I could help
What a budget but reliable PSU for an Rtx 3060 ti and intel i5 12400f?
Personally, I get the highest power I can afford that fits in my case. These things last a long time (many have warranty periods of 10 years) and GPUs and CPUs keep using more and more power. You will have to upgrade far less often. A 1200w PSU may seem crazy now, but if you can afford it now, you won't need a new PSU when you upgrade from your 3070 to a 5080ti in 5 years. Odds are, at that time, the price of a new PSU will be substantially higher.
Problem is, that the standard is going to change next generation. Power Supplies will be 12 Volts only, with the 24x ATX plug gone. So it's not that of a good time to buy a new expensive power supply, if you plan to upgrade your hardware soon.
@@vermilion7777 What generation are you talking about? Intel 690 MBDs? I sure hope DIY MBD MFGs don't switch to ATX12VO, that will make every upgrade more expensive due to the additional VRM needed on the motherboards. Supposedly the efficiency gained from 12VO is that the PSU only supplies 12V and the MBD VRM uses buck converters to drop voltage to 3.3 or 5.0. There's no good reason that the buck converters couldn't be inside every PSU instead of on every MBD.
@@vermilion7777 nah
thing is you will never upgrade your pc, that is not worth anymore... because mb pcie speed willl change and you will need new mb cpu and new gen of ram.. so you gona swap. full pc...
In 5 years your 1200 watt PSU may only be capable of running 1000 watts or less. They are also talking about the new GPUs (possibly GTX 4000 series) will require completely different PSUs in the future, so that $200 may have been wasted on a PSU you can't even use...
You're one of the best reviewers on UA-cam trust me if not the very best
Thank you so much!
Man thank you a lot for your videos! Like really! You explain at a beginner level and it's easy for me to keep up! I already have my CPU, GPU and mobo and I'm looking for the rest of the components to finish my first build! Thanks!
Glad we can help! Happy building!
Awesome video, straight to the point! Extra thumbs up for the "Bob" shirt!
Thanks! And good eye, so many people think it’s Zen (:
Your videos are so good that now I just immediately like them as soon as they start
Thank you! Glad you like them!
Good evening. I came across your video and definitely wanted to give it a LIKE and say, although it didn't address the question I'm searching UA-cam for, your presentation of the information you provided and on-camera presence was excellent. Not sure if you've had acting training or experience, but... well done sir.. Just wanted to give props where props are due.
Thank you so much for the feedback! Nope no acting experience but my wife who produces and edits is a director so some of that world rubs off on me (:
Thanks for watching!
Commenting for the algorithm! Another great video (:
You're the best!
this is a really good video on how to assess a power supply need for a build. It breaks down all the power requirements for a good power supply. but. As always first look at the +12 amps rating of the unit. 12v times amps equals watts. That's where all the critical power is essentially used in a build. +12 amps rating is the real key to choosing a good power supply.
Yes that is a more advanced way of looking at it. And I felt like that's a bridge too far for most buyers. I wanted to at least take people from "oh I need 1000W" to knowing how to check build quality and size the PSU and not fall for so much marketing BS around the 80+ rating (bronze vs gold vs platinum). Hopefully I accomplished at least 1 or 2 of those things! :)
I would took 2x multiplier instead 1.5 cuz
1 - most PSUs have peak efficiency ~50% of their max load
2 - 50% load is easier job for PSU which will prolong the life of its components.
3 - you will have safety margin for possible upgrades. Let's say you will buy 3090 next month and it will roast your poor 500 watt psu.
3 - price difference between let's say 500 and 600 isn't that significant.
Outstanding job with this. Knew you were the real deal when you referenced the LTT PSU tier list.
Its a great tool!
hello, im having problem with my pc rig but in the same time i SUSPECTED PSU is causing the bluescreen. Here's my pc rig spec
i7 8700K
16GB Ram 3000MHz
Aorus 1080Ti 11GB
Asus ROG Maximus Hero X (8th gen) motherboard
Corsair CX750M CX Series(PSU)
2TB HDD
500GB Samsung EVO 970 nvme m.2
okay the problem is when im doing my job such as editing,video rendering it's run perfectly BUT when i opened games (any platforms of games steam or origin) all of sudden the bluescreen appear and the whole system reboot and back to desktop like usual(all of those process happened less than 5 second). I already run a lot of dianogsis and benchmarking all of my component health is A OKAY(except PSU and the cable). So since i get the result i think MAYBE my pc rig didn't have enough power from PSU to support the game and thinking to buy another PSU. Can u give me some of your opinion? should i buy a new one? or the problem causing by others components?
Probably the best video about PSU's ever created.
wow thank you! So glad you enjoyed
you're super underrated great guide that helped me pick out an amazing psu, i'd also like to see one of these videos but for motherboards as they kinda confuse me, but keep up the really high quality content
btw maybe add some b-roll to your videos in between i think it would look really nice with your style of videos (just a suggestion)
Thank you! And guess what? I’ve already got a motherboard guide on the channel! It’s from March if that helps you find it. Hope it’s helpful
@@PCBuilderChannel oh didnt realize thanks for that
For a long lasting pc build, like ryzen 9 5900x and rtx 3080 gigabyte gaming oc, do you think 850w gold is overkill? It will last, I mean, about 7 to 8 years at least? Thank you for your opinion. Really appreciate it.
There is no such thing as overkill when it comes to a PSU. Your components will draw the necessary power from your PSU.
This video honestly helped so much
So glad we could help!
3 computers in our house. All 3 are powered by Seasonic PSUs, some of which are bring-over from a previous build.
Great video, I bought a seasonic focus GX 750w for my first build and it’s a brilliant PSU, I strongly recommend it even though it is quite pricey
Great to hear!
Just buy a Seasonic Supply and dont even bother ... light years further than any other supply ... and ppl who knows... know that ! Great chan tho keep it up! just got a new sub !
Welcome to the channel!
any developer out there want to make an extension that will put a tier rating next to every psu on pcpp? maybe a hoverover pop up to give any additional information
It would be nice if PC Part Picker added this info in a sortable way.
@@PCBuilderChannel Totally agree! but considering they don't even have an app for mobile pc part picking I'm guessing they rolling in feature development time sadly :(
Oh nice, I was looking after reviews on Seasonic Focus GX 650W and saw it in your recommended A tier and bought it right away.
I’ve always been wondering if a pc that is bought in the USA be used in other countries that use 220V?
Its better to buy a 1000 watt bronze then a 450 watt titanium for a 300 watt system in terms of efficiency
you can NEVER go wrong with ANY EVGA power supply, i love the super novas though
Is there any way to donate? I really enjoy every single video of this channel, super informative and clear and no bullsh*t explanations. I really want to support this channel.
Not yet, but next time you buy something from newegg or amazon, click one of my links first and the channel gets a small commission on anything you buy! Thank you!!!!
awesome vid, the linus forum resource was exactly what I was looking for. thumbed up!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful
I have a stupid question !! 😃 can my 650w RM Corsair gold fully modular run a 3070ti ??? I think it will 😇
I never post a comment. BUT waww, this is a "Titanium" video. Really quality information, best of the best !!
Thank you so much 😀
My pc I’m gonna get is
•Intel core i5 9600KF cpu
•Geforce gtx 1650 super 4gb
•Western digital blue 500gb ssd
•Corsair 4000d airflow mid tower case
•Crucial ballistic 8gbx2 ram ddr4 3000Mhz
•xpg pylon 550w
•Gigabyte B365m DS3H
•ID-cooling Se 224-XT
What power supply and how many watts would u recommend ?
Probably 500W. See links in the description. C tier is fine. But doublecheck wattage by using pc part picker and multiplying by 1.5
your channel is so helpful sir one of the best channels ive discovered in everything pc
So glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching
Most helpfully video, I like how you can present the information without complication. Keep your good job up and hope u get a million subscribers
Much appreciated!
I actually bought a Deepcool 750 watt modular power supply, gold rated and 5 year warranty. Japanese caps etc. works great and saved me a few bucks. See how it works in the next few years. Have had EVGA supplies for years but thought id try something different
Thanks for sharing!
My setup is a:
-Ryzen 5 5600G
-Msi b550m pro-vdh wifi micro atx am4 motherboard
-Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
These components require 145 wattage, what power supply should I get for them? This is my first pc build, and I want to make sure I don't mess it up with a bad power supply.
Check out our recent 5600G build on the channel! We've got links to our recommendations for all the parts there. And remember if you are planing to add a GPU to your build in the future you will want to get a more powerful PSU now so you won't have to switch it out later
@@PCBuilderChannel I'm not really looking to spend $80 on a power supply though, I know it's important to buy a good power supply, but I'm on a like $50 ish budget.
Super underrated channel. You got yourself a sub. Great content
Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the channel.
RM 750 for I5 11400 and 3060. A little overkill. But offered at 74$...
Should be fine as that is a good price for that PSU.
i9-11900k
invidia gforce 3070 ti
650w is enough???
I doubt it. Go for atleast 750, with 850 being safe spot
This vid helped save me money. I did multiplication by 2, instead of 1.5
Quick question: If I am replacing an old modular power supply with a new modular power supply (exactly the same model as the old power supply) can I leave all the wiring from the previous power supply intact and use that wiring with the new power supply? I’m a novice at this kind of thing, so it would be great if I could keep things as simple as possible by keeping the original wiring in place and simply plugging those cables directly into the back of the new modular power supply. Hope this makes sense and thanks in advance for any thoughts you may have:))) thanks:)
for me, I've only ever had a 500w 80 plus standard Silverstone PSU. It's still going strong after 5 years of use. I am building a newer unit and I want at least 600w and am now confused if an 80 plus standard Silverstone is still okay. I want something that will last.
Edit: saw CV 650 on the tier list. i might just buy that
Excellent channel, I saw some of Ur videos when I was buying a liquid cooler, bought the Corsair h150i, ryzen 9 5900x and a 3080ti MSI, more than glad that at 50% CPU usage temp is less than 50°, what U didn't explain in Ur coolers video is that the larger the radiator the quicker the heat will be expelled. Btw I have a 850 evga gold, bought this cause just with CPu and GPU I have 450w.
If I want to upgrade in the future for the 40 Series card, which one I should buy? 850W or 1000W?
CPU:i7-9700K GPU:Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX2060(for now) SSD:Samsung 970 evo 250G and WD blue 1TB MB:ASUS ROG z390-f
Another comprehensive upload that gives me a great idea what I'm gonna get 👍🏼
Awesome! Thanks for watching
Nice to see mine was tier A. I didn't use the list. I use my experience with products. That's also why I steer clear of Gigabyte anything. Helpful info though.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Jason, just stumbled across your channel yesterday. Extremely informative and easy to understand information. Getting ready to build my first PC since 2002 and man how things have changed lol. You've got a new loyal subscriber here.
Welcome back to PC Building!! I was in a similar boat - had built my own PCs for literally decades (since the IBM Clone Days) then had some life changes in the early 2010s and didn't get back into it until 2016. I know how overwhelming it can feel to come back, so I always try to tailor my videos for folks who are! :)
@@PCBuilderChannel Yeah having to think about fan headers, argb headers, whether or not the mb has the right number of USB headers on it. Bet overwhelming. I keep finding myself having to stop myself from going "back in my day" lol.
I feel like Im at a PC building college course lol, but for free with the best professor. Honestly thank you so much for these videos. 🙏👍
So glad they are helpful!
Cool stuff. Came here looking for review on SeaSonic FOCUS GX-650 as a replacement for my low/mid tier system, came out with good load of information for weighted decision. Thank you.
Glad we could help!
Very helpful! I was coming in blind to pwr supply’s! Thanks!
Glad it helped!
I got the bequiet Pure power 700 Watt. It can run my rtx 3080 (msi recommended 850 watts), my 5800x, 32 GB RAM and 5 drives. A lot of rgb is build in too and I perfrom an external sound card + 600 ohm headset on it.
Never had an shutdown/problem/bluesscreen. But I only gaming on it, never made an torture test or similar.
I remember using cheap generic brands of psu and all died fast, one day a friend suggest me to use an EVGA power supply, my first one was a 430 w bronze, nowadays I'm using a 600w white, I even sold the old EVGA one and still works just fine.
I wish I had found this before I purchased my PSU. I bought a corsair rm750 only to upgrade to a rm850x a few month later. Could have saved some $$$ Thanks for uploading this!
Glad it was helpful!
Do they make power supplieswith SATA connections that only have 1 1/2” between each plug. Right now I
have a semi modular power supply and it has 6” between each plug- would
it make a difference if I went fully modular?I thinking about doing that anyway to get rid of all the extra cables I don’t use to clean up my system a little bit