I'm urgently looking for a new power supply because my current be quiet! Straight Power 11 1000W keeps blowing fuses in my apartment. An electrician suggested I replace it. My specs are: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and I have various case fans installed. I've also tweaked the power limit on the 7900XTX by 15% while the CPU is stock. I live in Europe, and I'm hoping to find something priced between 150-200 euros, possibly considering an MSI MPG A1000G 1000W Gold, but I've had bad experiences with MSI in the past. Any suggestions?
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Have you thought about a UPS to prevent this from happening? It might buy you some time while you sort out the PSU situation.
Just to clarify, when you say it 'blows fuses,' do you mean it's tripping the breaker instead? Sounds like a more serious issue than just a PSU replacement.
Yeah, I meant it's tripping the breaker. English isn't my first language.
I’d consider getting a Seasonic unit if you want quality. They’re reliable, but check if they’re available in your area. Alternatively, Corsair RM1000e or NZXT C1000 could fit your budget nicely!
Thanks! I’ll check those out.
Check out that PSU tier list and pick a reputable brand. You’re bound to find something reliable within your budget!
Changing your PSU might not directly solve the blowing fuse issue. It's often caused by something shorting out in the system, which could lead to current flowing to ground. Until you pinpoint that, definitely get a new PSU. It’s urgent to avoid damaging your equipment or worse!
I found a lot of posts about your specific be quiet! unit causing issues like blowing home fuses. Might be a good reason to replace it.
1000W should be fine for a European 230V setup unless there's a bigger issue with your electricity, like shorts.
Good luck finding a UPS that's under 200 euros that can handle a 1000W draw for even a few minutes!