I'm trying to decide on a power supply for my setup that includes either the 9070 XT or 5070 Ti along with a 7800X3D processor. Here are the options I'm considering:
1. be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W - 80 Plus Gold Certification, ATX 3.1 PCIE 5.1
2. Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W - 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.0
3. MONTECH Century II - 850W - ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1
I'm also open to spending a bit more on a CORSAIR SF850 (2024) Platinum model but not sure if it's worth the investment. Any advice would be appreciated!
4 Answers
The be quiet! option has an impressive noise rating of 11db according to Cybenetics. I've been using a Super Flower PSU that's over 10 years old, and I’d still recommend going for the be quiet! or even the RM850X if you're looking for something reliable.
Between the options, I'd say Montech is solid, but Super Flower is the top choice for quality. The be quiet! PSU is also good but ranks below the other two.
I've used be quiet! power supplies for multiple builds now. They're fantastic—very stable and, true to their name, super quiet.
If you're considering a compact build with an SFF case, the first three options won't fit an SFX PSU, so just keep that in mind. Otherwise, they all seem decent. Just so you know, Montech tends to be the most budget-friendly while being A-tier quality, so I'd lean towards that one!
Thanks for the tip! I'm interested in SFF but haven't decided yet. I plan to use a meshroom case, which should fit a standard-sized PSU as long as I go with a smaller motherboard.
Thanks for your thoughts! I'm leaning toward a small form factor too, but I heard that the meshroom S V2 can accommodate a regular-sized PSU.