I'm looking to replace my failing power supply and I want to buy a new one that's gold-rated. I've found a few budget-friendly options, but I'm not quite sure which one is the best. Here are the ones I'm considering:
- SilverStone Strider 650W Gold ATX PSU
- Gigabyte GP-P650G 650W Power Supply (Gold)
- Thermaltake Toughpower 550W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular Power Supply
For context, here are my PC specs:
- AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Six-Core Processor 3.60 GHz
- B450M H motherboard
- Radeon RX 570 graphics
- 16 GB RAM (2400 MT/s)
Any advice on which PSU might be the most reliable or a good choice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
4 Answers
You know, I found a great deal on the XPG Core Reactor II Modular PSU for about $80. It's ATX3.0 and 80 Plus Gold certified, plus it has a 10-year warranty, making it a solid choice. Just a heads up, I’d steer clear of cultist's PSU tier list since it hasn't been updated in ages. I recommend checking out SPL’s more recent PSU tier list instead!
Hey, are you sure that the SilverStone Strider is actually gold? I did a quick search and couldn't find solid gold certification for that one. Might want to double-check it before you decide!
Does it really need to be gold-certified? I recently installed the MSI MAG 650, which is bronze-rated and pretty solid. It’s a good option if you're trying to save a bit of cash.
Out of the options you listed, I’d go with the Thermaltake Toughpower 550W. It generally has a good reputation for reliability. But hey, I'm curious why you specifically want a gold-certified PSU?
Mainly because I use my PC a lot for gaming and I want something efficient.
Yeah, it’s labeled as Gold Plus, ET650-G according to their specs.