sugoiboi809
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My PC should use about 500 watts and I will probably never overclock my CPU and GPU, so I wanted to know what PSU would be recommended for my build, also I would want a semi-modular PSU.
post edited by Sugoiboi - 2021/06/21 06:55:36
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/21 20:57:24
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You can use the EVGA Power Meter, but I think the more detailed OuterVision Power Supply Calculator would be better to get an estimate of your PC's wattage need and to see some recommended PSUs in the 80 Plus through 80 Plus Platinum categories..The more efficient a PSU is, the cooler it should run, cost less electric, and is built better overall..Make sure it has all the cables and connectors you need.
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/22 07:14:15
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kind of hard to recommend anything when you don't list any of your computer specs.... 
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/22 07:27:08
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Oh yea, my pc specs, I put them on a pcpartpicker list, here: I just haven't added the PSU and the case. and how do you add a link on the forum, I've tried adding it above, but it doesn't show once posted.
post edited by Sugoiboi - 2021/06/22 07:29:17
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/22 09:18:46
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I like - actual planned demand - should be no more than 80% of PSU capacity
Make sure your PSU is rated for the required Amps & Watts & enough of the correct type of connectors
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/22 09:44:38
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accounts under 50 posts aren't allowed to post links.... you just have to add spaces into it to make it show.
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/22 12:30:05
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What size PSU is best for the 3080?
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/22 15:59:58
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/22 23:01:41
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Go 750W and forget about it. Price increase isn’t too crazy, and it will meet all your needs (most likely, not a guarantee)
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Re: Wondering about which model and efficiency level I should get for a PSU
2021/06/23 04:15:33
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Cool GTX
I like - actual planned demand - should be no more than 80% of PSU capacity
Make sure your PSU is rated for the required Amps & Watts & enough of the correct type of connectors
this is what I follow too. You should be around 80% peak draw power so if you are drawing around 750, you shouldn't just get an 850w psu, you'd want a 1000w.
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