Edit: thanks all for your input, I’ve taken all the input and tried to find a better proces 850W PSU, but given the current discount on the 1000W be quiet! there is just nothing else beating that deal, so I’ve gone with that.

My current setup is an i5-12400F + RTX 3060 Ti, 2x8GB 2666 MHz, 2x 2TB 3,5" HDD, 1x 1TB NVMe, 3 case fans, 1 air cooler, 0 RGB.

All PSU calculators tell me 650W is just enough and 750W is a comfortable headroom.

Right now I have an aging Seasonic S12 II 620W PSU that causes no issues as far as powering the system goes, I’ve had absolutely no problems with it whatsoever in the 5 years I’ve had it (started on an older, much less power hungry configuration). Except one thing. I’m pushing it close to its limits and the fan is going, it’s LOUD. I can’t stand hearing it over the gameplay.

So I’ve decided to upgrade and get something that will be suitable for my inevitable cpu+gpu upgrade a few years down the road.

My choices come down to two PSUs:

  1. be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 1000W 80 Plus Gold ATX 3.0
  2. Corsair RM850x 850W 80 Plus Gold

There’s a sale right now and they are priced almost the same at around 135€. The sale does not apply to an 850W variant of the Pure Power 12 M, making it and the 1000W the same price at this moment.

At first glance it looks like I should go for the 1000W be quiet, more headroom for the same price, but idk, Corsair might be more… reliable? Both have 10 year warranties. Both are overpowered for what my components require, and that’s exactly the point. I want this shit to be silent even if I’m pushing it.

Is there a better choice I should consider? Also, if the price on sale isn’t as attractive as you’d expect, we get crap deals all around in my country so that’s that.

  • MHcharLEE@lemdro.idOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Tests for this model are pretty much all praising it for its quality, and user reviews are excellent as well. Only complaint about the be quiet! seems to be about very stiff 24-pin cable, but that won’t be an issue in my case anyway, I can route it without tight bends. Looks like that’s gonna be what I get :) Thanks!

    • pankuleczkapl@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      I personally have the exact model and everything works perfectly, the safe wattage margin is bound to come useful in the future to power these GPU monsters and the modular detachable cables are super useful for cable management. I suggest you first connect the cables and then put the PSU into the case, contrary to what my friend suggested, it will save you a lot of trouble. Good luck!