What PSU to pick for my system?

klosth2997 · Dec 21, 2017

Hello, everyone. I would like to ask some help in picking a psu for my configuration. I am hoping to overclock CPU, GPU, and RAM. I was thinking of getting Corsair TX 550 Gold, but since I want to get good overclocking and hopefully upgrade to liquid cooling or more powerful air cooling in the future for even better CPU clocks, I don't know if it will be enough. What would you recommend around that budget?

Specs:
-Gigabyte Gaming 3 AB350
-Ryzen 5 1600 + Wraith Spire
-XFX RX 580 GTS
-Corsair Vengeance 2x8gb 2666MHz
-Corsair SPEC 04 (with 3 case fans)
-Crucial 120GB SSD and WD Blue 1TB HDD

jankerson · Dec 21, 2017

Yes, the PSU is fine.

Other options would be a Seasonic Focus 550w or Seasonic G-550W, both actually put out more power on the 12V than the TX550M.

Might need the extra if OCing etc.

If it was my system I would get a Seasonic Focus 650W for more head room.

klosth2997 · Dec 21, 2017

jankerson :

I see. Apparently there are 2 Seasonic Focus 650W, the plus series and the FM, do they have a relevant difference or should I go for any of those?

jwcrellin · Dec 21, 2017

Seasonic 520 II Bronze isn't bad. Nor is the CXM550.

jankerson · Dec 21, 2017

klosth2997 :

The Focus Plus is Full Modular, vs Semi Modular for the Focus, either one is fine.

Seasonic discontinued the G Series so the standard Focus took it's place.

jankerson · Dec 21, 2017

jwcrellin :

Seasonic 520 Bronze is a 480W PSU.

The CX550M is a budget unit and currently in question since the latest review.

jwcrellin · Dec 21, 2017

jankerson :

Ok, thanks. Didn't know that.

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