I'm building my first PC and I'm looking for some advice on budget-friendly power supply units (PSUs). My setup includes an RTX 3050 6GB and an Intel I5-12400F processor, as well as a Crucial P3 PLUS 500GB NVME SSD and a 500GB 7200 RPM HDD, all on an MSI PRO B660M-P motherboard. I used a PSU calculator and it recommended 500 watts, but I'm planning to get a 550W PSU to be safe and future-proof my build. I'm looking for reputable brands like Corsair or Coolermaster with good performance and longevity. Ideally, I want a Gold efficiency rating, but a Silver one will work too. Just need something reliable to power my rig!
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Have you considered the RX 6600? It's usually priced similarly to the 3050 but offers better performance. Just a thought!
Check out the Be Quiet! Pure Power 12M. If you want more options, there's an awesome spreadsheet with a ton of recommendations that might help you find the right one.
Thanks for the tip! I'll check out that spreadsheet!
You can go for the Corsair RM850e or something similar; they usually fit within your budget and offer great performance for upgrades later on.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the recommendation! 😀
I just bought a First Player Steampunk 750W for around $85. It works well for my setup. Might be worth checking out!
Could you share the model or brand details? Thanks!
I wish! In my country, the 6600 is way more expensive. The 3050 is 680 dirhams, while the 6600 is over 900. Any chance you can share some examples where their prices are similar?