I'm in the process of building my first PC and I've got all my components lined up, but I'm missing a power supply. I'm really hesitant about picking the wrong one since it could damage my computer. These are the components I'm working with: Iceberg Turbo Z8 chassis with 5 included 120mm fans, Kingston Fury DDR4 RAM (16GB), AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPU, MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi motherboard, a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD for storage, and a 24" Full HD monitor. Can anyone recommend a reliable power supply brand or specifications I should look for?
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Any ATX PSU in the range of 750W to 850W should be good to go, even though your current components won't draw anywhere near 200W. Just make sure it has a 5-year warranty at a minimum; 10 years would be even better!
Check your build on PCPartPicker! Since you don’t have a dedicated GPU, your CPU will probably pull a max of 150W. So theoretically, a 350W PSU could work, but I’d recommend getting a 500W or 550W one instead for future upgrades. Look for 80+ Gold or at least 80+ Bronze ratings. Brands like Corsair, EVGA, and SeaSonic are solid choices!
Same here! I had no idea about the modular vs. standard PSU options - that helps!
You can check out PCPartPicker to find the wattage you need for your setup. It's a good idea to add an extra 100 watts for some headroom, just in case. Look for a PSU that’s at least B or A tier for better quality if you can afford it!
Thanks for breaking that down! I was worried about choosing one that wouldn't fit my current or future needs.