I'm building a setup with an i3-12100 CPU, using the Intel stock cooler and just an NVMe drive on a micro ATX motherboard. I'm not ever planning to buy a GPU. Can you recommend the top three most reliable 300W power supplies (or slightly higher if 300W is hard to find)? I'd appreciate it if you could help save me a few hours of research. Thanks!
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If you're looking for off-the-shelf options, consider the Montech APX, Rosewill VSB650, Segotep GN650, or Thermaltake Smart 500. The Raidmax Cobra 650 goes on sale often too, so that could be a good pick!
Honestly, anything in that low wattage range is usually not great quality. Can you share your budget and where you're located? It might help in finding something decent.
For reliable choices, it's tough to find competent ones at that low wattage. Look for brands like FSP or other big players. If you can find something made by them, it’ll likely be decent. If not, the quality might be questionable.
You're better off just spending around $40 on a 550W Montech APX. It's a tier C power supply, but it'll easily handle your iGPU setup without any issues. Check it out on Amazon!
Check out the PSU Cultist Tierlist for a detailed look, even if they might not have a lot for 300W PSUs. It's generally a good resource for finding reliable ones.
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