▶Sponsor: Windows 10 Pro ($16):biitt.ly/kPBz6 What PC are you looking to build or upgrade? What PSU's are you considering or did you buy?

@mendokuse_maru

2 ай бұрын

Just wanted to drop in and say thanks for the promo code. Picked up a Win10 Pro OEM key the other day.

@michaeloneill1360

2 ай бұрын

Hey Jason, how about this Deal & this Brand?? Any info/comment whether or not It's Worth Buying: AZZA PSAZ-850G ATX 3.0 850 W ATX / ATX (ATX 3.0 Compatible) 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply. Price: $99.99 $69.99 after $30.00 rebate. I'm currently running the 550 Watt Model in my 2nd PC, for over 1 year without any Issues.

@gawbles

2 ай бұрын

Built a PC this past December after a few months of gathering parts and went with a Corsair RMe 1000 which is probably overkill for the 7800x3d/7900 xt combo. Was relieved to see it pretty well rated on the Cultists List you've referenced at least. Thanks for the content, too, watched and learned a lot from you in the run-up to building the PC and have been hooked on PC hardware content since

@Owen31745

Ай бұрын

I'm building a 4070ti super with a Intel i9 13900k

the psu cultist list really is one of the most important pieces of pc knowledge

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@SupremeJarJar

2 ай бұрын

​@PCBuilderChannel I ordered the Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1300W. Gold. Saw it as a tier on the psu cultist list. It was on sale for 189.99. Is this a good psu? Iyo

@jthedood1605

2 ай бұрын

@@SupremeJarJar its good

@Khandones

2 ай бұрын

Its A Tier ofc its good :) ​@@SupremeJarJar

@Samukr.

2 ай бұрын

The list is outdated. Last update was about 1 year

As I understood the Cultist list, the difference between A-tir and B-tir is that A-tir has thermal protection. And that's why power supplies are 50 euros more expensive in the A tier. If the air intake in the power supply is separate from the space where your processor and graphics card are(for example, your power supply is on the lower part of the case and sucks air from the outside), then you can freely buy a B-tier. Because the temperature of the processor and graphics card will not affect the temperature of the power supply.

this video came out at just the right time!! slowly ordering all my parts for my first ever gaming pc and the PSU is one of the few parts I haven’t fully decided on yet

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Love it when the timing is good!

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

What are your parts?

@prfinest07

2 ай бұрын

Same here. I just ordered a white nxtz h9, I'm stuck on which motherboard and cpu to get to match a 4080 oc.

@onlyallyy

2 ай бұрын

@@MrAnimescrazy I’ve got the RTX 4070 and an i5-13400f, 16gb RAM from Corsair and will be ordering a b760 mobo next. Really only deciding on the PSU, SSD and monitor right now

@onlyallyy

2 ай бұрын

@@prfinest07 are you leaning towards AMD oder Intel?

I swear, every time I'm in the market for a component, you have a video on it that week. The concise, easy-to-understand, and up-to-date information is always appreciated! Thank you so much!

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Love it when the timing is good! So glad we could help!

Ty jason for the vids! I come back to your older guides so I could remember some of the knowledge you share. Now I could come back to this one for PSUs. Thanks so much

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

So glad they are helpful!! Thanks for letting me know it means a lot

Doing a entry busget build for my sister this summer and your videos always come in clutch and refresh me on all the good deals and current market standings of parts - thank you a ton - keep it up!

@PCBuilderChannel

Ай бұрын

You're so welcome! And love to hear it, good luck with planning for the build. Feel free to check out some of our Best Builds videos for more :)

The DeepCool PN-M and PN-D power supplies are coming with ATX 3.1 compatible. The PX-G and PX-P units are A tier and are ATX 3.0 compliant at a great price!

You make a lot of great videos. But this one really educates people who do not know. And this is one of the most if not the most important part to a pc. Thank you Jason again for these.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

So glad they are helpful! Thanks for the feedback it means a lot

I really love your guides!!! Easy to understand, and you cover it all - keep up the good work 😍🙏🏼 and give the cats a ekstra hug/kiss for good work on editation they do on your videos 😅

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do! (;

Great vid! also helped me make a decision going to do a tad more research before puling the trigger on the super flow option. hope all is well thanks for all you do

@PCBuilderChannel

Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

You read my mind brother. I was just wondering if you were going to do a 2024 PSU video. Thank you.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

We got you!! Hope you are having a great weekend Savage!

Just in time to upgrade psu, great video like always

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! So glad the timing is good

Always informative and thank you for also providing recommendations.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ceuser3555

2 ай бұрын

@@PCBuilderChannel This is my go to channel for product recommendations.

I bought a 1000w PSU a few years ago, knowing I would be upgrading to a power hungry GPU one day. Glad I did!

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thinking ahead!

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

What are your specs?

@rodiculous9464

2 ай бұрын

You'd need a 4090 with some kind of OCd intel cpu to need that much power

@gizmo104drives7

Ай бұрын

​@rodiculous9464 not exactly true given common advice is to try to size ur psu to only run about 2/3s of its max output so as to not run it flat out all the time... leave some headroom if you will

Liked n watched the whole video and ads too. Love the info, huge helper, TYTYTY ❤❤❤

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome, so happy you found it helpful! Hope you keep enjoying all the content :))

Used your promo code on the cd website this morning! Thank you!

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Glad we could help! Thanks for using the code (:

Great Video Jason it's been awhile since I built a PC but with your vids I am getting back up to speed. I am not sure what cpu/gpu cpu/gpu but thx to your videos I am getting back up to speed. I am leaning hard towards AMD for both. Thank you for all you and Sarah do and the kitties!

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

What is your budget?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

So glad we can help Rand! Sarah and the kitties say hello

I have been waiting for this video, amazing work thank you

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Hope its helpful!

The MSI MAG A750GL is not on the PSU cultist tier list like stated in the video. The one that is in the speculative section of Tier A is the MSI MPG A-G series.

This channel has been invaluable! I'm new to building, and I had felt extremely overwhelmed in trying to research what I should pair with what. I found this and BOOM! Piece👏of👏mind👏 I'm so thankful for all of your recommendations. The PCU was the final piece to my budget build and I was skeptical of my MSI MAG A550 selection and once again as in every single video you just have great info and I feel confident in what I have put together. Big big thank you!!

The MSI MPG A1000G is really good. Got this over a Corsair unit and very happy with it

amazing video Jason thanks a lot for information. I am still scared to get a new psu just because I might mess up which cable goes where xD Even though I know by watching multiple videos, still not confident enough to try :)

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Just remember to remove the old cables if the PSU was modular. Don't mix and match PSU cables!

I rarely click like on videos, but your enthusiasm made me do it this time

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Hey thank you! I appreciate it

Doing a completely new build and was wondering what I should buy. The list corresponded to my pick. A+, thanks for teaching me about it

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Glad that worked out, thanks so much for watching! Good luck with the build! :)

@iangratton6062

2 ай бұрын

@@PCBuilderChannel i'll share it sometime soon, would love for you to rip it apart on your channel 🤣

Great video! Any white psu recommendation? (1000w mAtx or itx)

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

There are Thermaltake, corsair, deepcool, phanteks, asus, gigabyte, msi, super flower, cooler master, silverstone, antec, seasonic. They all have white power supplies.

Honestly these videos are very informative, not just in what you should pick but also in how these psu’s work

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Glad its helpful!! Thanks for the feedback it means a lot

I bought a thermaltake bronze psu 12 years ago that lasted me until now, still going strong. Building a new pc hoping I can get something as reliable as that.

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

What is your budget for your new pc?

I would also recommend looking at reviews at hardware busters for power supplys. This guy used to do the power supply reviews for tech power up. He is held in high regard in the tech community.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Good tip!

This is coming at the perfect time, about to pick my PSU for new build!

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

What are your specs?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

So glad we can help!

@ghlutton7971

2 ай бұрын

@@MrAnimescrazy 12600kf and 7900 gre. Ended up going with be quiet 12 850W.

I bought a really well tested and reviewed PSU. It was one of the best rated 1200w ATX 3.0 PSU’s on the PSU Cultist List. Unfortunately, the cables are terrible. They have really hard plastic sleeves that run almost right up to the connectors. I almost all the cables are way longer than they need to be, with tons of redundant leads. I basically had to throw cable management out the window and just shove cables in any nook and cranny I could find. If I had it to do over again, I’d buy a Seasonic/Phanteks, Corsair, Asus or EVGA. These are the only makers that seem to have readily available aftermarket cable replacements. Otherwise you’ll have to custom order or fab your own if the cable included don’t fit your case or fail.

@alexb.1320

Ай бұрын

sounds like a power supply ideal for a full tower case.

@richardbixler

Ай бұрын

@@alexb.1320 Even on a larger case a lot of these issues would remain. For example, all the connectors are right up against a very stiff vinyl sleeve that is almost 3” long. So all the returns have to protrude out about 4-5” before routing to the back of the case. If you used extensions you’d probably have an unruly amount of cable length behind the case. It’s honestly kind of shocking that the designers clearly never tried to build a PC with the provided cable before signing off on the design, the cables are objectively a poor design. The crazy thing is that everybody just accepts the lie that PSU makers won’t adopt a cable standard to “protect consumers from damaging their components”. It’s really just engineered obsolescence. If a cable fails or gets lost, then you need a whole new PSU. There’s already a standard for the component side. No reason not to do the same on the PSU side. An 8,6, or 4 pin CPU connector won’t physically fit an 8,6, or 4 pin GPU connector. If they all used the same connections consumers would have a million affordable options for cables. Right now, expensive bespoke cables from Cable Mod are the only option besides the DIY route.

@sengan2475

19 күн бұрын

Why didn't you even name the model you're talking about

@richardbixler

16 күн бұрын

@@sengan2475 NZXT C1200

@richardbixler

16 күн бұрын

@@sengan2475 it was the NZXT C1200 I ended up replacing it with a Seasonic Focus 1000w PSU. Such an improvement cables are so important, and often overlooked by even the best reviewers because they do most of their testing on a test bench.

Man, i hope they keep on testing more PSU and update the PSU Cultist list, there are some PSU which are cheap but couldnt find it in their listing, making doubt of buying them in the first place

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Yes it would be nice to get an update! In the meantime we are searching for individual reviews the old fashioned way gerrrr

I just got the Thermaltake GF3 1350W, two things to note are that the fan is quite noisy when it does kick on and the 12VHP cable is pretty short (my case being a 4000D) but other that those it works pretty well

Yeah I don’t use the 80 plus rating anymore either. Instead I use the PSU cultist list and the Cybernetics PSU rating system. Cybernetics does more testing on the PSU and they use validated electrical engineers to rate them by efficiency based on either the 115 or 230 volt system and noise level. For example the Corsair RM750e ATX 3.0 at 115 volt received the Cybernetics Platinum rating and A - for noise level. At 230 volts it received the Cybernetics Gold rating and A - for noise level

great video, getting back into tech after being too busy to put my brain to it, feels great to get back upto speed on the terminology and jog the memory, and that hasnt been upgraded since 2010

@PCBuilderChannel

2 күн бұрын

Glad we can help! I actually started the channel when I got back into it after a break and wishes there was a channel to catch me up!

I was literally looking at a new psu last night and then wake up to see this video, great timing

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Love it when we get the timing right!

My PSU is an Antec Titanium 1000w (Seasonic), been using Seasonic for years, but got a special deal on the Antec.. Never cheap out on your PSU..

Nice and informative.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks John!

Good video as always. The ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 850W and 1000W GPUs also seems like really good options due to their $99 and $129 Prices and 10 Year Warranties.

@rainstorn

2 ай бұрын

Pretty much mine got 850 and i feel like i can move anything with that.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ty!

Hi Jason,other brands to consider: Seasonic, FSP Fortron Hydro Chieftec

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Lots more good PSUs out there, this is just a list of the most competitive priced ones at the US market at time of filming. But I'll keep the links in the description updated as prices change

Glad I went with an XPG Core Reactor 750. It's presently overkill for my hardware but I trust it'll give me peace of mind for the next 8-10 years.

what is the difference between MSI Mag G and GL?

Snagged a super flower 1000w titanium last year for $239 USD, I think, for my main rig before it shot back up past $300. It had all the new new standards attached. Moral of the story is watch that favorites list on PC Part Picker and the market like a Hawk lol

I would agree with comments about the Corsair RMe ATX 3.0 fans. I have the RM1000e and the fan constantly stop/starts with a 'soft buzz' noise even at idle! Not recommended as the could be distracting for you. Further to this I have rotated the PSU (fan up) and placed a fan directly above as an assist. I'm sure the PSU fan starts but I can't hear it.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Just picked up a Corsair SF1000L to replace a Cooler Master 750w unit. My 6950XT was giving coil whine with the 750w, but is quiet with the 1000w. Got the 1000w SFX PSU for $110 on sale. It comes with the ATX bracket, so works fine in my O11 Vision. Just budget some extensions if you go this route, as SFX cables are short. Good job kn the breakdown of PSUs. Everyone should see this

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Why do you recommend MSI mag series a750gl? In the list the speculative one is MSI mpg series, not mag series?

That Apevia Prestige 600 watt sitting on top of your stack on the right is the one I just bought on Amazon for 51.99! Supposed to be here today for my Marketplace PC.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

PSU twins!

Great review and overview! Thank you 🙏

@PCBuilderChannel

12 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

When I bought my 7900xtx nitro+ I wasnt sure if my Seasonic 850W PSU would fit because it only had 2 8-pin GPU power connectors with a 6+2- pin connector attached to each 8 pin cable, so the 3 8-pin slots were powered by basically 2 cables only. I contacted Seasonic and they recommended to get a unit with 3 8-pin connectors. I still took a shot (trusting Seasonics quality) and my pc shut down the moment I loaded up Cyberpunk 2077 :) . For the time being I undervolted the 7900xtx just so I could use my PSU and I ordered a new unit (power cables ran fairly warm, so this is not recommended!, but I have excellent air flow in my Fractal torrent). This time it was the Corsair RM1000x with 3 seperate 8-pin cables and it works totally fine. I heard the X- version has no fan issues so I went for that one instead of the E- version. And my unit is silent and works perfectly even on the highest power draws I can pull off. Always invest in a good and proper PSU. Id even say the PSU is the most important PC part.

@alexanderruchkov7629

Ай бұрын

So basically you're running a 1000w psu?

Are deepcool pk or pm series good to use? Because in my country of the psu on tier b are no available😖

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Either of those are probably fine

Hi, I got a couple of questions regarding the sponsor: - are those keys global? I live in Europe, I know some game codes are region-restricted. - if I buy a Windows 10 key, can I upgrade it later to Windows 11, or should I buy the Windows 11 key in the first place? Many thanks for the answers!

Nice video. Helped me a lot. However, what is the best 1000+ W (1050/1100W is ok) psu in WHITE?

@kelley09162

2 ай бұрын

So there's the Vetroo GV1000 which is a B-Tier currently at $130, or the Deepcool PX1000G which is a A-Tier currently at $161.

@absolutelyblasted

2 ай бұрын

Thermaltake has good white PSUs

Thanks Jason just got my windows 10 pro for $16usd 🙏🏾 and I built my pc yesterday with that thermaltake gf3 750w

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

Im surprised there are no seasonic psu ive had a great experience with them

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

There's a lot of good units. The ones I've highlighted are priced well in the US market at the time of filming for their quality.

@hiruko2373

2 ай бұрын

@@PCBuilderChannel Thank you for the explanation.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

No problem!

Jason, going along with a video 5 days ago and a question about cleaning your PC; My area is very dry, so we use humidifiers inside the house. These are the ultrasonic humidifiers and as a result of the hard water in the area, they leave a residue of calcium and magnesium all over the house and in my PC. Do you know of or have any concerns about this kind of build up of minerals being any worse than regular dust for a PC?

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

That is a very good question. I would guess that it can be a problem but look up information on youtube etc. to find out.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

I don't know about this personally sorry! Interesting question. Let me know if you find out!

Great! I just bought one! Of course... A Cooler Master MWE gold V2 850w fully modular.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@thecman26

2 ай бұрын

@@PCBuilderChannel so is that a decent one?

I also wonder why no Seasonic PSU on your recommendation. The latest Seasonic Focus GX ATX3.0/PCI-E 5.0 and vertex comes with individually sleeved cables ssving money from buyin cable extension for the looks and comes with a 10 yr warranty. I think Corsair RMe models doesn't use Japanese capacitors, would this be a deciding factor over other PSU that uses one?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Seasonic makes a lot of good ones! They just aren't priced as competitively as the ones in this video in the US market at the time of filming.

Hi Jason! Actually both MSI MPG A850G and A1000G are currently ATX 3.1 psus despite not being labelled so. Msi has silently updated the connector but hasnt changed labeling. I know few people who received 12V-2x6 version and i have bought A850G myself recently (about 2 weeks ago) and got updated one as well. I live in Europe so i dont really know if msi did the same in US. Greetings from Poland!

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Good to know! I recently got the 850GL but mine was 3.0, maybe just working through old stock.

The Chieftec Polaris seems nice, although doesn't look to be sold in the US. It's B tier on the PSU tier list, 1050W model is 99€ in Finland

just what i need, nice timing

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Love it when the timing is good!

Man, I wish i had this video a little earlier! I recently bought a new PSU for my build to acommodate a future RX 6700 XT. Using that calculation trick i saw that I needed around the same amount of watts that the PSU provided. I mean, it'll still do the job but if I had known better, I would have held off and bought an even better one.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Sorry for the timing!

Msi mag 750bn pcie 5 bronze power supply vs antec neo eco neg 750 power supply... which one i should get for a ryzen 7 7700 and 4070 super build... both psu costs around same here in ny country

Love my corsair rm850e. People will tell scary stories about a noisy fan. I game for hours in silence. I have the rm850x too. only difference is a bigger fan and japanese caps and no 12vhpwr type 4 cable for my gpu. I havent noticed any performance issues from the more compact design of the E series and it included the cable my gpu needed.

@alishah8526

2 ай бұрын

I have ordered the corsair rm850x too with my rtx 4080 super ryzen 7 build, can you tell me if the rm850x is loud or has any other issues if any youve experienced?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hey Jason, what tier would you suggest for a build that does very long simulations with something like a 7950X and no GPU? The predicted power draw is 300W but I can't find anything A tier that is 500W, it's all 750 and up here. Or does the efficiency curve not matter as much?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

I definitely recommend a GPU for this. See our Best GPU/CPU Combo 2024 video for more. And check the recommended specs of the programs you use

L M A O is crazy that you would upload this and put the link to that PSU tier list! Not because it's wrong, it's just funny. I had been researching stuff to build my gf her first PC with what I could find and within her given budget (out country laws and economy isn't great, also not good for availability) and found through several posts that PSU tier list which was already a year old but I thought it would do. One of the Tier C (I feel that is good enough considering with what we deal here generally PLUS the electricity as a whole which is whack) was affordable enough and I was like "Oh! Look I found something quite good that won't break your bank!" (in fact at around the same price there's a Cougar GEC 750 as well, new) using that list, only to find that my current PSU is F tier replace immediately, lol! I've been finding stores that sell used stuff, so I am planning in 1 or 2 weeks, if possible doing an upgrade with used parts if I can, get a 6600 XT (going from an RX 580 I think that is completely fine, especially it's 70 dollars less than the used 6700 XT which was my initial aim and I also am on 1080p so the 6700XT might not be a need), an AsRock Steel Legend B450 and the main topic of this video, a Seasonic Focus GM 750 or an XPG Core Reactor 850, which looking at it again right now is 10 dollars less. I guess I put in the Seasonic because is a brand I've heard on TechTube the most and not as much for XPG, despite the tier list. All that said, my current Ttake SmartRGB is there because out of the 3 PSU I could buy at the time, to replace my old Ttake NR2 which unbeknownst to me, it was an open box purchase that lasted 8 years+! with HEAVY use, heat, dust and shotty electricity. It only made sense for me to go with the same brand again. Needless to say that it's been around 3 years now, maybe? And I haven't had any issues. In fact I bought a new case and an AK400 Zero Dark from DeepCool, the processor and RAM are OCd right now to 4.1Ghz@1.3v and 3200MhzCl16 @ 1.35v and it's stable to the best of my knowledge on OCCT and cinebench + games I play. That said, like I said I have a 580 so it doesn't draw much power, and thinking on upgrading the PSU, I thought why not spend a bit more and switch also the PSU just in case and the MoBo so I can later add an M.2 and maybe at some point next month upgrade to a 5600-5700 if possible (currently have a 2600). So all in all, it is clear that PSUs sometimes despite the brands and quality build is a coin flip, with better quality/brands having much less % of bad things happening, even if it could. Thankfully I've never had bad experiences with these, but I also never mismatched components or overloaded the system with components that exceeded the potency of the PSU in use. Amazing video! Very well put together, explained everything and it's great information easy enough to digest. Thank you!

@LautaroQ2812

2 ай бұрын

Alternatives to the MSI and Apevia depending on your market: Cougar GECs and Corsair CVs (650 and 750) are also C tier or better, so if the prices of those aren't insane, those are good choices too, according to PSU Tier List.

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

What will be your gf's specs for her pc?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

So glad we can help!

@LautaroQ2812

2 ай бұрын

@@MrAnimescrazy Well, we hovered the idea of a 5600G (or 5700G if she wanted to stretch out) and an overall mid quality build so she could be up and running due to GPU prices being literally insane for bad performance (1650s and the likes are the most affordable which is stupid because it'd be wasting too much money for something barely usable in general). We did more searching and we landed on the idea of an i3 12100F and a low GPU which was good enough for her (16Gbs ram @ 3200Mhz on both occasions). I spoke to her and decided that if I buy used parts and they don't steal my money, I could send her my PSU and GPU (580) which would be good enough and better than anything she could afford new right now. And then maybe eventually in the future if needed she can buy one of those things but gives her time to get the money for it.

What do you think about the xpg pylon 650w?

I got the be quiet pure power 12M. 1000W. Got it on a sale that made it as cheap as any other 850W. It taught me to hate 6+2 connecters, but it's doing well otherwise.

Gracias! excelente video amigo! 👍👍

@PCBuilderChannel

28 күн бұрын

De nada! Thank you for watching! :)

Sharkoon silentstorm cool zero Or Cooler master mwe gold v2 ?

Thanks PC Builder... Kept me from making a bad purchase from a SI after referencing the PSU Cultist List. They seem to only offer lower-tier PSU's for their $2000.00 plus custom build component selections.

@PCBuilderChannel

Ай бұрын

So glad we could help!

Should i go with corsair rm 750e which you Said had issus with the fan or seasonic focus gx 750?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

That's a good choice

I got an hx1000i and regret not getting a super flower, woulda been much cheaper but i just went with the “safe” pick since its my first high end pc. Either way should be fine for a 7800x3d and 4080 super *knock on wood*

@MrAnimescrazy

2 ай бұрын

That is a nice high end build.

Hi, I am trying to use msi mag a850gl psu with a RX7900XTX. I have 2 questions: 1. The RX7900xtx needs 3x 8pin connections. Only 2 are supplied (both have 2 connectors each, so i could use one wire with 2x connectors and another wire wih just one connector) 2. Are the cpu and pcie cables/slots interchangeable?, as on the psu it states CPU/PCI-E, and both cpu and pcie cables fit into the slot. So could i power the 3x 8pin 7900xtx with 2x pcie marked cables and 1x cpu marked cable?

Definitely sympathetic to those on a tight budget, but of all the components I'd probably recommend spending the extra $30 here to get an A tier PSU.

Recommend seasonic gx series for people quality PSU

I think seasonic white labels a lot of the A tier PSUs. Can't really go wrong with them .

@rodintremboy6459

2 ай бұрын

which one?

@Fortyozkilluh

2 ай бұрын

@@rodintremboy6459 Corsair, nzxt,and I want to say montech. I can't recall all of them but seasonic makes PSUs for a lot of companies .

What max gpus you recommend with budget 550w psu from this list, assuming budget build usually paired with 12400f/5600, i reckon 3060Ti/6700xt? probably rx 6800 non xt/3070 but those usually required 2x8pin pcie, with budget psu they usually only have 1 pcie cable with pig tail/daisy chain, so that probably won't be good right

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

This is too much math for me lol. For a gaming build you want to pick your GPU and CPU first, then fill out the rest of your components around those choice. Check out our "How to Build a PC 2024" video for more on this. If you need a great current budget pc sample build check out our Best Builds March video, its in the "builds and parts" list on the channel page

Just bough an adata xpg core reactor 750w yesterday. It's listed as A-tier, but are there any specific reasons you'd recommend swapping to the msi pcie5 unit for $10 more? Build is ryzen 7600x + rx6800 if that matters

@rodintremboy6459

2 ай бұрын

you dont really need the atx 3.0 pcie5 ones if you already have an a-tier psu with enough wattage. especially with a lower power amd setup like that. if you are building a new system with mid to high end rtx 4000 cards then i would try and get a atx3/pcie5 unit.

Hey Jason I’m not a tech guy like at all but I wanted to no if it would be cheaper to build my own computer instead of buying one I have been considering a Mac mini and I would need a monitor as well but I have never built a computer and I’m one of those guy that you would say is “hard on things” …. Simply put I break things easily! So I’m wondering if it’s worth the time and effort to build my own computer or just to buy one and also how cost effective it will be. I am getting into video editing! And also doing my normal computer work like xcel and stuff of that nature !

@kelley09162

2 ай бұрын

Yes it would be cheaper building your own vs a Pre-Built but a M2 Mac Mini would be cheaper. What parts I would recommend depends on your budget.

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

You can get a better deal building your own but you certainly don't have to. There are some great prebuilt gaming pc deals out there right now that will trounce Mac prices. Check out our Best Prebuilt Gaming PC 2024 video for some great recommendations

Thoughts on corsair cv 750 ? 80 plus bronze btw

if i dont plan to upgrade ( i will buy new psu for last AM4 + GPU upgrade) and with your method of calculating watts i get 840W , will i be ok with a 850W psu or it is better to stech it to 1000w?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

850W would be fine

Yo Jason, your shirt is awesome! Where can we get it?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Its available from our Merch store, the link is in the description of the video (:

Hi Jason, can you please advise why you didn’t include Corsair RM1200x Shift in your review?

@kelley09162

13 күн бұрын

Because it's price to performance in the US isn't good. There are other good 1200W PSU for less money.

@PCBuilderChannel

12 күн бұрын

There are lots of models we don’t cover, these are the top options for price to performance at time of filming. For more on a specific model check out the PC Cultist list

How do I know if my GPU supports the new atx 3.1 standard? I have a 4080 that I bought over a year ago. I'm looking to build a new system and use this card. Should I get a 3.1 power supply for future proofing? Thanks.

@kelley09162

13 күн бұрын

No you don't need to get an ATX 3.1. You should get an ATX 3.0 one though so you get a PSU with that 12 volt high power connector the 4080 uses, but that PSU doesn't have to be the latest ATX 3.1.

Hey Jason and folks! Recently I started upgrading my current am4 build. Just installed an RX 7800XT on it yesterday and love it. Next up i need to upgrade my R5 3600 to one of the am4 X3D models and also get a cooler since I am using the stock one rn. Unfortunately though, my PSU is a Seasonic S12iii 650W, which i think is enough power for the rest of the upgrade however I found out it is E rated in the tier list due to having only OPP protection and no OCP. Do you think I should prioritize upgrading to a better PSU ASAP before upgrading the CPU because of this??

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

I'd swap the PSU when you can, and get one that will support your final build.

@MrRafabro

2 ай бұрын

​@@PCBuilderChannel that will probably my route while I wait for some nice CPU discounts. Thanks for the tip Jason, best pc building channel!

don't really needed a PSU at the moment but this was entertaining still, I remember grabbing a Fractal Design ION Gold 750 for around $87 a couple months back just because it was an A Tier apparently on the tier list felt like it was a good decision to replace an old PSU

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the watch!

When will 3.1 ATX 5.1 Pcie 5.1 video come out you should do one

Looking to buy a new pay. Thought I'd get educated first. Thank you 👊

@PCBuilderChannel

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome, thanks for tuning in. Happy learning!

With the new NVIDIA connector, do we still need to worry about melting? Is it compatible with the ATX 3.0 as well or only 3.1?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Id just follow the recommendations here around bending the chord, but it should be fine

Please help me! I am not getting a GPU installed in my PC build right now because I don't have the budget, but if I get it installed after a few months, will I have to buy PSU again? Or should I take whatever is needed for both of them first?

@PCBuilderChannel

Ай бұрын

You should take what's needed for both. But check out the latest video on the channel its out Best Budget Builds 2024 video. You can build a very solid gaming pc with a GPU all new parts right now for around $500. I'd recommend that over a build without a GPU personally as that will have a much better upgrade path for you over time

When it comes to PSUs. I always go with SeaSonic. That warranty they offer is amazing, and other brands use their units, like Corsair. And I always make sure my power requirements, are at 50% to 60% of the PSUs make power. Because I've been told that PSUs are most efficient in that range of their power.

hot tip - the corsair is the better psu because it has a longer 600w GPU cable. The GPU cable in the Thermaltake is VERY SHORT. Did not work in a meshroom S.

if i upgrade to windows 11 from 10, would i have to do anything in my mobos BIOS?

I was looking at the MSI MPG A1000G PSU for my future 7800x3D/7900xtx 4k gaming build. Would this be enough? What I read online indicated that should be fine.

@kelley09162

2 ай бұрын

Yes that should be enough

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

Yes I would think so, but you can follow the method in the video to double check

A bit confused with corsair on the psu list... it says that the rm1000e and the rmxshift is like at the top of the list but all the other rme and rmx below 1000 watts are not as good? besides the power difference all rme models should have the same parts and build quality right? Same thing with all rmx models? Need a 850-1000w psu and was thinking either seasonic or corsair as those are the only 2 trust worthy brands being sold here in my part of the world but not sure yet which I should go with nor which model.

@Zxanonblade

2 ай бұрын

wdym the other corsair units aren't as good? They're all in A tier on the list, just look under the "Single-Rail" section of A tier.

When looking for a PSU, should I be paying attention to Single Rail or Multi-Rail? Should I have a preference?

I have bunch of high-end Silverstone power supplies from 2015-2017 in the 850W - 1500W range I got from work. Is there really any reason to ever upgrade my power supply to a newer one or should I just keep using these if they work fine? Also, is there any disadvantage or power waste in using a power supply that is far over what you need? Ex, I currently am using a 850W with my Nvidia 3080. Would changing it out for a 1500W I already have do me any good or would it be wasteful?

@PCBuilderChannel

2 ай бұрын

I personally recommend replacing a PSU after 5 ish years. It just doesn't seem worth the risk to me. But ultimately its up to you.

I know this is a few days old, but... whats the difference(besides price) between gold and platinum?

What about UPS? Please make a video about the best UPS to protect my PC from power cuts and surges.

I have an rm 850watt corsair unit im thinking about replacing with a 1000 or rme1200w corsair unit.( as i suspect its causing issue) I have a 12vhp replacement cable also from corsair and its perfect fit so as to not touch glass panel... do you think this cable could be used on new psu??

@PCBuilderChannel

Ай бұрын

I would only use the cables that come with the new GPU because there can be cable differences even between models

@gizmo104drives7

Ай бұрын

@@PCBuilderChannel thanks. I hope the new one comes with a sensible sized cable like the one I'm using then!