Hey everyone! I just ordered parts for my first PC build, and it looks like everything has arrived except for the power supply unit (PSU). I was supposed to get it today, but they don't even have it in stock. Since I have all the other components here, I need to rush to find a replacement PSU quickly. I've got a 14-day return window in case something's wrong with the parts, so I really want to get this sorted out as soon as possible. I was initially looking at a Be Quiet PSU, but it's going to take weeks to arrive. Can anyone recommend a good budget 550W PSU?
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Anything that's 80+ certified should be fine for your build! Just a heads-up, I noticed that the prices for monitors and GPUs can be pretty steep. I'd recommend checking places like Best Buy, Newegg, or even looking at used options on eBay or Micro Center instead of sticking solely with Amazon. You definitely shouldn’t be paying $450 for a 4060, especially the 8GB version!
I did find an Aquirys Pulsar LS PSU that's 80+ certified white, but I’ve been advised to at least aim for 80+ Bronze.
You might want to check out the MSI Mag A550BN, it's around $50 and is a pretty solid option for a budget PSU.
I thought about getting that too, but it's going to take 1-2 weeks for it to arrive, which is on par with the other PSU I was looking at.
I'm not totally sure what those prices are on PCPartPicker, but in my country, the monitor costs around $120 and the complete build plus monitor came to about $810.