Is my PSU good enough for my GTX 1080 (Gigabyte) and what would be an optimal one?

chefgusteauyt · Aug 2, 2018

I recently bought the EVGA - 80 PLUS 600W ATX 12V/EPS 12V Power Supply - Black that is popularly on sale for a low price at Best Buy. Shortly after I bought my GTX 1080 and was informed upgrading my PSU may be a good option.

To what extent should I upgrade (if I were to need to) my PSU? and what would be some reliable options?

Thanks.

superninja12 · Aug 2, 2018

I would turn that recommandation into a requirement.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $65.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-02 18:10 EDT-0400

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2018

That is a very cheap PSU, I wouldn't recommend using that PSU for long. I'd go with superninja's recommendation, or if you want to stick with EVGA, get their FAR superior G2/G3 650W-700W PSU.

chefgusteauyt · Aug 2, 2018

TechyInAZ :

Price does not concern me with these two, which one would you go with?

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-220-G2-0650-Y1/dp/B00IKDETOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533247372&sr=8-1&keywords=evga%2Bsupernova%2Bg2%2B650w%2B80%2Bgold&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-SSR-650FX-Modular-Warranty-Compact/dp/B07793TFW8?th=1

superninja12 · Aug 2, 2018

seasonic, but if ur budget is around 100 dollars I would get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - PRIME Ultra Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($106.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $106.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-02 18:56 EDT-0400

chefgusteauyt · Aug 2, 2018

superninja12 :

If you don't mind, what exactly is the difference between your two recommendations and what makes the PRIME one better?

Thanks for the great feedback.

chefgusteauyt · Aug 2, 2018

superninja12 :

And would bumping up the wattage to make the Focus Gold a 750w be better than a PRIME Ultra Gold 650w?
Focus Gold 750W vs PRIME Ultra Gold 650W.

Thanks.

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2018

If price is no concern, EVGA G3 750W. the Seasonic PRIME Ultra is still VERY good, but I believe the EVGA G3s have slightly better power efficiency.

superninja12 · Aug 2, 2018

https://seasonic.com/prime-ultra-gold

facts why I would pick this.

1) max 20dba under 100% load, this is unreal.
2)0.5% mictrotolerance under the primairy rails, whereas evga hits 1%.
3)12year wararnty vs the evga 10 year.

and on top: https://nl.hardware.info/reviews/7446/7/seasonic-prime-gold-a-platinum-review-goud-met-platinakwaliteiten-efficientie
it scores platinum efficiency in practise.

absolutly the best psu imo in this price bracket.

If u want to ever sli that 1080 I can recommand the prime 850w series

edit: Ooh I did not see your message, yes the prime is a flagship unit , its the best psu model for the consumer.

chefgusteauyt · Aug 2, 2018

superninja12 :

Pretty sure I'm going to go with your recommendation, final question: Amazon says Prime Gold, but the website says Prime Ultra Gold. Is there any difference in a Prime Gold or Prime Ultra Gold, or did Amazon just word the product different.

Thanks.

superninja12 · Aug 2, 2018

there is a difference but nothing special for you , unless u want to run a server with 10+tb.

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