I've heard mixed reviews about my chosen power supply unit, the Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 850W 80+ Gold. People keep telling me that I shouldn't skimp on the PSU. Is this model really as bad as some say? Who has had good or bad experiences with it? Also, how can I find out if it has the right connector for a 5070 GPU? Here's a link to my full build if that helps: [pcpartpicker](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sK9cjn).
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Honestly, the Toughpower GF1 isn't a bad PSU at all. It's got solid protection features, and for most users, it should work perfectly fine over the lifetime of your setup. A lot of the hype around needing 'top-tier' PSUs is overblown; most people will never encounter problems with a quality unit like this.
The Toughpower units can sometimes come with shorter cables, which might be an issue depending on your case setup. Just keep that in mind when you're planning your build. Overall, it's wise not to cheap out on power supplies, but also be mindful of recommendations that suggest going way overboard for typical setups—something in the 650W-750W range is usually sufficient for most users.
There are some decent alternatives like the beQuiet Pure Power 12M and Enermax Revolution models that often come at competitive prices. They have great efficiency and come with proper connectors for the latest GPUs—something to consider if you're worried about reliability!
$100 is not exactly a low-budget option for a PSU, but there are definitely better-reviewed options out there for a similar price. Just make sure it’s labeled ATX 3.1 to avoid any issues with the 5070 validation.
I wouldn't recommend the GF1, though. There were reports of parts being swapped out for lower quality ones in later models. If you can, check out alternatives like the Pure Power M 12 850W or the Corsair RM850x—they tend to have better reputations for reliability in the same price range.
Or consider the Vetroo 850W; it's well-rated and often costs less!
Thanks for the feedback! Do you know if any of those alternatives include the necessary cable for a 5070? I heard some PSUs might not have it.
The GF1 model you’re looking at was actually rated A previously, but they recently changed components for the 2024 version, which raises concerns about quality. So unless you have a stable power source, you might want to look elsewhere.
A lot of people are warning against the 2024 edition due to those cheaper parts.
Yeah, definitely check for reviews before you commit!
What specific cable should I be looking for if I want to connect a 5070?