My PC shuts down under heavy load. It has an i9-14900KF, RTX 4070 Super, MSI Z790-S motherboard, 32GB of DDR5 and a Samsung 980 Pro SSD.
I'm considering the ASUS Prime 850W Gold. Is it a decent choice, or are there better alternatives for the money?
Is this 850W PSU a good choice for my PC shutting down under load?
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r41~buttonloop_706
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The ASUS Prime 850W Gold looks like a reasonable choice for that build. It has an eight-year warranty and ATX 3.0 compatibility, but whether it's a good deal depends on the price. There may be better options in the same range.
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Check the price of the Montech Century II as well. It's another well-rated option, although pricing varies by region and it may be more expensive than the ASUS where you are.
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Before buying, try to rule out the CPU too. Shutdowns under load don't automatically prove the PSU is bad, and CPU instability or degradation is another possibility worth checking.
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r41~buttonloop_706:
I tried another PSU and the shutdown didn't happen with that one.
tangent+maybe_61:
That makes the original PSU a stronger suspect, though it doesn't completely rule out another issue.