PSU Size Choice For Future Proof RTX 50 Series Build

Posted by RethvianBluehollow@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 7 comments

I am building a new 1440p gaming PC with Ryzen 7 9800X3D and planning to use an RTX 5080 now but might upgrade to a higher end card later. I need help choosing the right power supply.

My current plan is an 850W 80 Plus Gold fully modular unit. Is this enough for good headroom and future upgrades or should I go 1000W to be safer?

I want reliable and quiet operation without overspending. Any recommendations on brands or wattage for this setup?

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KenS-TX@reddit

Power supplies are one of the easiest things to move to your new build when you upgrade. Because of this, I would try to future pure proof things. If you’re thinking 850 then maybe look at it 1000 W.

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kemicalkontact@reddit

SPL Tier list. You want a Tier A 3.x at least 1000W.

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gabeheadman@reddit

If you're spending this much the build, get a top tier PSU.

Grab a 1000w, which you PROBABLY don't need, but also, you're hooking up like $1600 worth of hardware to it, make it as bullet proof as possible.

I'm a Seasonic fanboy for higher tier builds. They generally have fantastic reliability long term and a solid warranty.

I see people recommended Montech a lot, I don't know much about them. I HAVE had a psu die on me and eat my cpu and motherboard along with it. I've never had a single problem with a Seasonic PSU. And $70 for peace of mind in this arena was always worth it to me, especially with the amount you're spending on the hardware around it.

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