How To Choose a Power Supply
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- Choosing a power supply (psu) for your gaming PC or workstation isn't easy since there are so many options out there. Let's take some of the guesswork out of the process.
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1600W for my Intel Pentium sounds good to me :)
That’s only enough power for a first gen pentium obviously. New one would need dual 1600W PSUs.
You will need an extra one if you add a graphics card, keep in mind
The old Pentiums are space heaters
NOOBS, I draw my power straight from the power line.
A pentium 4 might need a nuclear reactor to run properly.
Easy life hack to start a fire:
1. Find cheapest diablotech psu you can find
2. Buy it
3. Connect it to your most power consuming computer parts
And like magic you have a large house fire!
r/diWHY
@@craftedpixel crap components in those (and the other unheard of brands with the cheap plain grey PSUs). they usually can't even handle rated power without smoke coming out. lots of articles and videos on this subject.
COFASA he was referencing a subreddit...
"NOW THAT'S A FIRE!" Jim Carrey's Marshall Bill
I tried this. It did not disappoint. I should have looked into the housing market before I did this.
_You Can Choose the power supply, by choosing the power Supply_
Cemil why would he do that, thats stupid thing to say so someone.
Yeah Cemil be realistic 1500W is all you need.
clearly it must be quiet psu, silly you.
It will be faster with RGB, get a Thermaltake PSU! Designed and built with care in China!
Don't actually do that.
@@gaatjeniksan3068 I've only owned one Thermaltake psu, was in my first gaming pc. Ended up costing me over 400€ in repairs and left me with trust issues. Then had a Silverstone psu for a while and been using Seasonic ever since. My M12II Evo ran out of warranty but still works perfectly, so i'm using it for grounding and when helping people with their pc's. Recently got a 750w Seasonic Prime Ultra Titanium, a little on the expensive side, but the 12 year warranty sure is nice to have
@ 1:46 “here’s an interesting little timbit”
Definitely a Canuck
One thing everyone can agree on:
Never get a case with a power supply already in it.
Depends on the build really. I recently bought a mitx case with a power supply built in so that the case itself is smaller.
Stupid advise
Except for IN WIN
@@JaySeeJC3191 There are SFX and TFX PSUs available for that. One point would be the cost but the size isn't really an argument. You can even get PICO PSUs where most of the actual PSU is condensed in a power brick outside of your build. Similar to a Laptop.
Node 202 with Integra 450W psu. Blanket advice is for idiots, just keep looking and inform yourself.
Human eyes can only see 669 watts
I wish I could see watts
669 - nice
You really helped me with the breakdown of the psu label there I never knew how to read those properly, seriously thanks!
I'm about to build my first rig. You've saved me again Dmitry! Thnaks man! :D
Thanks for the explanation, was thinking of upgrading my psu. Great video
I've been looking at power supplies, perfect timing! Great information :)
This is the first time I viewed one of Your videos. Very informative and interesting. You're a great communicator and that helps people learn. The right PSU is very important, I nearly ruined a new high end PC with a cheap PSU that was even rated,because I was so focused on the CPU and GPU. Knowledge makes a good computer. Thank you !
Great video. Just love Be Quiet's offerings.
Very detailed and excellent explanations for the different parts of voltages, amps and watts of the PSU. Liked your video and subscribed.
now that's some in depth explanation on psu selection. thanks!
Thanks so much for this vid. Very informative and useful.
I love to recommend be quiet! PSUs for people, but for my 2019 build I got a SeaSonic Prime Titanium Ultra 850W :) Love the quality and love that titanium rating. 12 years of warranty as a cherry on top!
is it also compatible for mini-itx motherboard?
Fantastic video, thanks! The website power estimator is a great tool to use.
Knew all of this but it was still a pleasure to watch :)
I personally picked the Corsair RMx 650w due to it's "semi-passive fan mode that facilitates silent operation under light and moderate loads (
great video, very informative, thanks.
still rocking my 650W dark power PSU for 5 years and what i love about it is how silence and no coil whine :)
Nice :) The learning is useful, now i can understand the Powersupply's charts
Thanks bro... Informative
Hey HardwareCanucks! How do I measure the temps in my PC to decide if an additional fan is needed or not?
Maybe that could be worth a video ...
This was helpful. Thanks...
Can you do an in depth video on intake and outtake fan setups and their benefits for both motherboard and cpu temps for smaller cases like the level 20 VT? It would be more interesting to see how airflow can be controlled over various areas of the motherboard and this case allows for such testing. And I would like to see more of micro-atx builds as they are more portable in the real world.
I've run an EVGA SuperNova 1300 G2 for close to 4 or 5 years now and it works fantastically well. It used to power a pair of EVGA GTX 980ti Classifieds and an X299 with 32GB but now it's running a single Asus Strix 2080Ti and an Asus ROG Maximus XI Extreme Z390 with 32GB so it's not loaded. There is something to be said for having a too big PSU for your needs, since it can also potentially last longer due to less loading on components designed for much higher loads. While there is an "ideal" size based on your equipment, there's also nothing wrong with having too much PSU output. By that I mean it's not going to harm your equipment and operating costs will be negligible vs a smaller more optimally sized (for your needs) PSU (assuming similar efficiencies), with the only difference being cost. Going bigger than you need at the time of your build will also give you room to grow into
Corsair SF platinum 600w. My psu for my fractal nano s. Didn't think that one through, but I regret nothing. IT'S TINY. AND ADORABLE.
Really talented guy. Great content Creator
very nice guide vid. you can do also about motherboards and etc
I can't completely and accurately convey to you how much that warehouse satisfies my OCD. Eyegasm.
i just go corsair every build. tested and trusted. never had an issue. currently using a hx850i in my build and built my little brothers pc with a rm750x
Power supply heaven !
Have a nice day
why am I addicted to your videos...
Thanks Dmitry!
Epic intro man!!!!!
Dimitry! Make a vlog about the trip to the factory! I want to see it!
*Rule of thumb,* add up all your at 100% load wattages and double it. (for cheap PSU's or PSU's without fanless mode)
*Advanced Rule of thumb,* add up all your at load wattages and multiply by 2.5, then ensure that the PSU is a gold rated or better with a fanless mode. (If you want a quality PSU)
Most "eco", "zero RPM" or "fanless" modes will be active at 40% of rating and below (some go higher), which means no fan running to suck crap into your PSU. If you can achieve that by default under load, the fan should only ever kick in on hot days when the ambient temperature is high. In effect you end up with a fanless PSU with all its benefits (quiet and stays clean), with a fan backup should it be needed.
Contrary to popular opinion, having too big of a PSU isn't a problem as most efficiency curves peak at 50% but are reasonably flat at between 40 and 60% and you only see large efficiency drop offs well under 20% where it doesn't matter that much as the power loss is small at idle and light loads. e.g. 80% efficiency @ 100 watts = 20W lost, which is the same amount of total power loss as 95% efficiency @ 400W = 20W lost.
There's a bunch of things to consider that weren't covered by this video, output ripple being a big one. While most PSU's have reasonably good ripple control, that can still vary by a large amount between PSU's (2-4X+).
Continuous output rated temps of 30° 40° 50°, most are rated at 40° but some cheap ones are 30° (typically unbranded) and better ones are 50°, this is the ambient air temp. If the psu is drawing from inside the case (like top mounted PSU's can) then this can matter in a "hotbox" scenario, you definitely don't wan't a 30° rated supply running at 100% capacity in those scenarios.
The above rule of thumb typically takes most of the technical PSU considerations out of the need to be considerations (It's why it's the rule of thumb). But if for any reason you intend to run anywhere near 100% capacity (80% or higher) choose wisely.
Lovely guide :)
I'm still using the Original Corsair HX1000w PSU, it's rated @ 80 Plus(only 80%) but I used it for many upgrades over the years, including 2x ATI 2GB HD4870X2 in Crossfire X(4 gpu's) & 3x 2GB Nvida GTX 670 FTW in 3-way SLI. I don't see a point in upgrading my powersupply if it still works!
i dont go for the most efficiency but more for protection of my hardware, like surge/burst, short circuit, over voltage etc. or coverage forshort main outages like .1 - .3 sec or so (yes in my city here in germany this happens sadly more often then u think) then for the modularity and low noise, efficiency is mostly the last point i care for but it has to be at least 80+
Bought a 550w Sharkoon WPM Gold Zero. Very happy with it, specially because it shuts down the fan when it's not necessary, so my setup got really silent.
Old forum of JonnyGuru has a huge list of PSU that he recommends, more for enthusiast. The old guy is a legend among PC (PSU) component reviewers.
I went with a Pure Power 11 500W for my system. The only non-modular cables were the motherboard ATX power cables, with everything else being modular. This was great, because my system doesn't need a lot of stuff (3 SATA power, 1x8 ping for GPU, ATX power), but I know I won't have to buy a new PSU if I ever upgrade to a beefier GPU, or get more SATA devices.
Be Quiet also has cables that are all black, which is great.
I think Be Quiet makes some good stuff...but I've always used Corsair PSU's, never had a problem with them. May get some of those Be Quiet silent wings fans and put in my system though.
Got my seasonic x750 gold like 7 years about still going fine 2 builds later
What about inline capacitors. Is it safe to remove?
It’s 2020 now and the price for a decent PSU is 30% higher.
No joke. If you can even find what you want in stock anywhere.
Well, it depends. In some dumb countries prices just get higher every now and then...
The Lowest power supply I have found with 2 EPS (4+4) connecters is $90usd and 650watts gold rated. The others are like 900+ watts. I on my back up PSU which is a 1000watts and when I hooked up the docking bay power cord in my Rosewill Stealth Mid-tower the PSU actually melted the power wire apart. You must look at connections you need to make. Then choose a PSU wattage.
Nicely done
Is there any compatibility problem with the h200i?
What are your thoughts on server power supplies? I think you mentioned them briefly but I saw a 900w 2” tall psu stretched out long like an LED psu for ~$50 on amazon with 22 positive reviews, the specs and labels check out so I like the look of it for a future laptop build over the taller 3-4” atx power supplies, do you have a video showcasing these?
Easy, buy whatever Seasonic PSU meets the wattage you need.
dangerousmythbuster using the seasonic 850w titanium myself!
Sorry, but that's retarded suggestion, because people might end up buying garbage like M/S12II
@@tau8550 Except the fact that most of time you can get CX series PSU for the price of S/M12II
@tau I totally agree with you. I have a system with an S12II and this thing runs silent, cool, and stable. I was amazed by the tight voltage on this thing. Made me feel like i wasted my money on a RMx in the other pc. I also think the S12II s now in the market are a new revision, as I don't recall them having HDB fans when they launched, but the one I got now has HDB fans and the box design looks refreshed than the time of release.
S12II it's a great power supply for it's price, you can run any single gpu config on it an the ripple it's minimum. This stupid people asuming that if some PSU don't have a platinum label on it it's automatic garbage it's getting annoying...
that sweater is straight fire!
I love my evga g3 with black sleeved cables.
I was your 100,000 viewer 👌🏻
Is there anything to look for between enterprise grade and consumer? I have a few systems in the house that are 24/7 something I'm not sure consumer grade PSUs are rated for?
Bought a Pure Power 10 400W in late 2017, still very happy with it. Completely silent, nice cables and affordable.
What is a good headset or heaphone for gaming open back
I still have one question. I have a be quiet system power 8 400w with two 12v rails and a Ryzen 5 1400 and a gtx 1050.
So my question is does my gpu use the second 12v rail or the first since it doesn't require dedicated power than the PCIe slot delivers? :)
Please help me Can i plug a 230V power supply to a 220V outlet i need answer please ASAP
because there is an indication at the back of my PSU saying "230V only" my power supply is Super Flower SF-500P12N SE
But some people said that 230V and 220V is the same
If I had a larger wattage power supply than needed, would getting a lower wattage save on power consumption? Not sure if it's a silly question haha
I think i missed the part when you explained how many watts i need. I'll try another video.
If i have an i3 4170 and an rx 570 can i cheap out on a psu?
great video!
I got everything but a psu. Whick one i should get for powering 8 sshd drives? On a x570 r5 3600x, rx 5700 xt, and a fan controller
Check for electricity bill. Some PC parts are not pocket friendly in long run...
Yep. Very important to make sure things are as efficient as possible when building a system, especially a 24/7 system. Parts may be more expensive at first but pay for itself in a year.
Idiot
5:36 what are those 2 pin fan headers? i mean im not sure if that's what you call it, but the pwm control for the fans consist of 4pin right? so how do you use that 4 fan 2pin slots
The guy from the guardian of the galaxy keep it up starlord
PLS NEED HELP
Is 500w gold sfx from silverstone enough for ryzen 2600 and undervolted vega 64?
Is overvaulting (not overclocking) a gpu dangerous? And how to do it safely?
The PSU I wanted was a 750w, OTT for what I really needed... however the 1000w version (exact same just more watt) was on special and cheaper than the 750w lol
what's the best PSU line?
Hey, just a random guy with a random question. Are there any 2.5 inch 4tb HDD or SSHD for laptop?
Nice tip. I came back to my apartment and found out my PSU has died... thank you for the 5 years of service
Finally upgraded to the new asus thor 850w from a 650 cxm corsair and litetally feels lik3 a new computer 20-50 fps gains plus now i can push my overclock on my rx480 strix
I got a sweet $60 Corsair RM850X deal for my secondary setup
It's an R3 2200G build with no dedicated GPU ;)
Lmao, that almost sounds like putting an aio on it, amazing deal though $60. If that wasn't the deal a cx/cxm would've probably done for something like that.
@@ybeninjaxl254 Yeah haha, I already have Focus Plus Gold 650 for my main setup, otherwise I'll use it for my main setup 😉
RTX2070 16GB DDR4 250SSD 2TB HDD
i9-9900k @5Gh overclock how MUch Watt power supply should i buy
600 or 700 or 750
well explained
really good video
I have a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti in my current PC Tower (case) by CYBERPOWER and my concerns with making a Graphics Card Purchase is the Size available (Measured the space at about 12 inches), and that being said Graphics card Space and as well the needed Power Supply required if I say Purchase a 1060/1070 upgrade Graphics Card. EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti FTW ULTRA SILENT GAMING, 8GB GDDR5, ACX 3.0 & RGB LED Graphics Card (is that the Socket or Plug in to my mother board?) I really want to be sure that my selection will actually run in my system.
Can you advise?
Hey guys ,I have a question: I have an 8700k and a gtx 1080ti and I want to buy a good and reliable psu;do you guys think that a corsair hx1000i is good or is to overkill for my rig?
I have i7 3770 and I'm going to buy a gpu I have a 275w psu should I buy a 500w if I want to buy a gtx 1650 or gtx 1060?
Bitfenix formula gold 550w is it would be enought for ryzen 9 3900x and rtx 2080ti? Please somebody answer me
So where can I get that sick Be Quiet Christmas sweater? I want one.
How loud is the be quiet headquarters?
I bought Seasonic Prime TX-1000 1000 WATT. I needed 6 sata ports because I use a lot of RGB on my slab desk top 10 feet worth of epoxy slab bench top with rgb river running threw it Its flat out super cool and vary expensive to build
would corsair CV (550W) be okey for budget gaming ? or i need cx550?
I found a 1300 watt EVGA G2 for 150.00 bucks on sale online do you think this is a good price?
Funny thing is that this video was sponsored by Be Quiet!
At the very beginning of this month, I bought parts to build my own pc and amongst those parts was a BQ PSU.
It blew off on this very Monday morning...
Frankly, despite knowing that this brand has a good reputation, I don't know what to think now...
Now you're playing with power!
Not many will get that reference but good job.
Not sure if Nintendo reference or Knife Party.. but either way, well played lol.
Nimmermehr SUPER POWER!
I usually go with brands i trust and know.I have an antec 600w in my pc and an coolermaster 500w in my second pc
What about water cooled PSU's though?
Linus made a video about one.
I just bought the 1000w Be Quiet Straight Power 11, plugged it all in, flicked it on and saw a bright blue zapping light and screeching noise come from it, unplugged it all and immediately had to test that my components weren't fried. Getting a replacement unit tomorrow so hopefully this one won't be faulty - I hope I'm just very unlucky and that doesn't reflect on the quality of their products though
If my PSU is about 4 years old should I replace it or not?
That all depends on the PSU it is.
Is tx550m good power supply?
the dark pro 850 has a jumper that can be used to go from 4 rails to 1.
Is 650 watts enough for a new ryzen 3000 build with the new RTX 2070 super (I might overclock)
Tarmac PROductions yes
Guys please advice
I do have this Parts
Ryzen 7 1700
Asus Strix B450-f
Zotac 1060 6GB
2x8Gb 3200hz Ram
Aerocool quarts RGB case
Rgb Mouse and Kayboard.
My question do i need 700watts of power supply since the technecian gv it to me instead of 650watts?
PSUs are the part in a PC where only the best of the best is enough, IMO. They last you very, very long and save you a ton of money if you buy the best, most efficient one. And in addition to that, higher quality PSUs also deliver "cleaner" energy to the devices in the PC with less ripple, more stable voltage etc. I spent the money on a Dark Power Pro 11 some time ago and so far it's worth every penny.