flipporabasta Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) im a real n00b when it comes to this. when choosing psu what or how should i calculate? edit: nevermind found both bequiet and coolermaster configurators online. Edited July 21, 2019 by flipporabasta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevBiker Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Use PCPartPicker instead. It's pretty close and doesn't have an agenda to sell you an oversize PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipporabasta Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 thanks. after adding up all the components i land on 443w. how high should i select? not planning on adding very much to the computer after that other than flashy rgb's and a few fans :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misiek690 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I guess 550 or 600W would be good since it will give you some extra power if you'll want to upgrade your PC in the future. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee Corsair Kevin Posted July 30, 2019 Corsair Employee Share Posted July 30, 2019 Our RM650 would be an excellent choice for you: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Power-Supply-Units/Power-Supply-Units-Advanced/RM-Series™-80-PLUS-Gold-Power-Supplies/p/CP-9020194-NA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksquared Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Our RM650 would be an excellent choice for you: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Power-Supply-Units/Power-Supply-Units-Advanced/RM-Series™-80-PLUS-Gold-Power-Supplies/p/CP-9020194-NA OK, I realize it is an old thread, but I'm in the exact same situation, and I'm trying to choose between the RM550X and the RM650X-2018. With the estimated 420W usage maximum, the RM550X seems great. It is even that ever so slightly more efficient in the 420W range, but it is minuscule. I'm wondering though, for noise, will the RM650X be slightly quieter, since it isn't operating at the same 80% level as the RM550X, it is closer to 65%? Would the difference in operating levels end up having any realistic impact on PSU lifespan? Meaning if the 550 will last for 12 years and the 650 will last for 12.5 years, that isn't going to convince me to go with the 650. I greatly appreciate any help from the experts here, as it is my first posting on the forum:!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 The RM650x has some elbow room for which will allow it to be more efficient and durable I have a HX1000i which is overkill but I wanted platinum efficiency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevBiker Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 You also have a bit more headroom for future upgrades with the 650 than you do with the 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksquared Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 You also have a bit more headroom for future upgrades with the 650 than you do with the 550. I was thinking of this aspect too, as just replacing a video card can boost the usage by 100W. And of course the Corsair power supply will still be working a decade from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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