Is This a Decent PSU for my Build?

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I just bought a GTX 1060 3g with a Ryzen 5 1600x and Asus Prime x370-Pro motherboard for my new build. Does the EVGA 600 B1, 80+ BRONZE 600W seem like it would be a good PSU for this? Or is there something better for around the same price-point of $60-80 CAD. Do any other of my components or monitors make a real difference?

I have tried using a PSU calculator and it recommended a 435w PSU, but that seems a little on the low side.

Thanks.


edit: If something else would be better, I would like it to be fully modular.
 
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1. I can not recommend the B1 series.

2. 100% modular PSUs don't bring anything to the table unless you are planning to resleeve all ya cables. They actually have disadvantages versus semi or hybrid modular

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/power-supplies-psu,8016.html

a) Whats the point of a modular 24 pin cable ? The advantage of leaving the cable in the box if you don't need it is lost on cable that are absolutely necessary.

b) Increased cost

c) Slightly less efficient

d) additional failure points.

3. I would use a 520 at minimum

Canada https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

US https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

Its the modular version...
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EVGA B3 would be good unit, unfortunately Tom's review shows it seems to have serious construction flaw (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/evga-450-b3-psu,review-33989-11.html), therefore I would not recommend it.
 
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Jonny Guru tested one of the new B3 units here and it did fine.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=530

Also the M12II 520w EVO you listed is good. :)
 
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Semi-modular is what I was actually thinking of. I am going for a white colour scheme with black & blue accents, so I would like the option if I decide that I want different colour cables at some point.




Would the 550W rate the same as the 850W in that review?

 
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1. I can not recommend the B1 series.

2. 100% modular PSUs don't bring anything to the table unless you are planning to resleeve all ya cables. They actually have disadvantages versus semi or hybrid modular

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/power-supplies-psu,8016.html

a) Whats the point of a modular 24 pin cable ? The advantage of leaving the cable in the box if you don't need it is lost on cable that are absolutely necessary.

b) Increased cost

c) Slightly less efficient

d) additional failure points.

3. I would use a 520 at minimum

Canada https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

US https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

Its the modular version of this PSU (9.7 jonnyguru rating)

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=185
 
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Not sure, it was done this month though and it did well for that model.

Personally for that money I would go with a Seasonic M12II, but that's me.

Upping the budget some look at the Seasonic Focus series (Gold), much better units and NEW.
 
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Thats ridiculous.

Its not worth in any way for his budget, even if he updagrades to a 1080 ti and a ryzen 1800x, the seasonig 550w is plenty. The g series is already steady as a rock, I dont see why op should spend 20 dollars more.
 
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The Focus is fully Modular...

The G Series is Semi.
 
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OP clarified he looks for semi-modular, so ...
 
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OK, was looking at the original post.
 
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Well, now Tom's tested 850 W version too. And guess what happened? It blew up on OPP test too, like 450 W unit. Looks like B3 is no good at all.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/evga-850-b3-psu,review-34027-11.html
 
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