Best PSU: top PC power supplies for gaming and more

Date:
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:09:37 +0000

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Looking for the best power supplies? We've picked out the best PSUs ones for 2021.

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If you think that you can skip getting the best PSU when building a PC to
save money, think again. PC power supplies can essentially make or break your PC so you shouldnt scrimp on quality just to spend less. Excellent PSUs
ensure that your computer is stable, better performing, and running at
optimum efficiency, and anything less could lead to your components not working the way they should.

In fact, anything less than the best PSU could cost you even more money.
Thats whether you need to power the most powerful internals or you have a budget build that can only handle some light productivity and gaming. The
good news is that they wont cost you as much as the sexier components, which means you wont have to blow your budget to get a top-quality one.

Dont just blow all your money on the best graphics cards and processors then scrimp on a power supply. If youre building a PC , you absolutely must get
the ideal one for it so save some of that money. Here are the best PSUs of 2021. Best PSU at a glance: Corsair AX1000 EVGA 500 B1 be quiet! Straight Power 10 Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 1050W Platinum Silverstone SFX Series SST-SX550 Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1200W XPG Core Reactor 750W Corsair CX750F RGB Corsair AX1500i NZXT E650 (Image credit: Corsair) 1. Corsair AX1000

The best PC power supply Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 1000W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Titanium | Modularity: Full | Warranty: 10-year Excellent performance Extremely quiet Solid build quality Cables a bit stiff Not cheap

The Corsair AX1000 may be among the priciest on this best PC power supply list, but its well worth the money for your next build thanks to its performance and quiet operation. It boasts a solid load regulation, super
high efficiency levels and excellent benchmark results, an ace for ATXs specification requirements. Its fully modular as well, with eight PCIe & two EPS connectors to boot. An economical power supply like the EVGA 500 B1 may
be right up your alley. (Image Credit: EVGA) 2. EVGA 500 B1

Best budget power supply Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 500W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Bronze | Modularity: None | Warranty: 3-year Low price 6 SATA cables 500w rating

If youre on the market for an affordable power supply that doesnt cut too
many corners, there arent a lot of options right now. So, an economical power supply like the EVGA 500 B1 may be right up your alley. For less than the price of a new game, youll get a full 500 watts of power transmitted through several SATA cables and two PCIe cables. This is hands down one of the best power supplies because it covers the bare essentials and nothing more, which is exactly what a budget PC component needs to do. The three year warranty is a nice touch, as well. This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Corsair RM750x be quiet! Straight Power 10 runs nice and quiet. (Image
Credit: be quiet!) 3. be quiet! Straight Power 10

Best silent power supply Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 400W 700W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Gold | Modularity: Semi | Warranty: 5-year Quiet ATX and EPS support A little pricey across capacities

Even the best PSUs seem to have extremely loud fans, and unlike case fans,
its not exactly easy to replace them. Luckily, the Straight Power 10 line-up runs nice and quiet. Options range from 400w to 700w, and theyre SLI and Crossfire certified. Theyre also modular, meaning you only need to use the cables that are necessary for your build. Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 1050W Platinum delivers high overall performance. (Image credit: Thermaltake) 4. Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 1050W Platinum

Best PSU with advanced platform Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 1050W | Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Platinum, ETA-A (88-91%) | Modularity: Full | Warranty: 10 Years Efficient Fully modular Weird fan profile No Over Temperature Protection

Thanks to the advanced and reliable platform it uses, the Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 1050W Platinum delivers high overall performance. It
also boasts five vivid RGB lighting modes controllable via a button in the back, a built-in memory function and a Smart Zero Fan thats ultra quiet. Silverstone SFX SST SX550 is a compact power supply that fits in plenty of cases. (Image Credit: SilverStone) 5. Silverstone SFX Series SST-SX550

Best compact power supply Form factor: SFX | Capacity: 550W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Gold | Modularity: None | Warranty: 3-year Compact size ATX and EPS support Limited number of connectors

The best PC power supplies unfortunately tend to be giant hunks of metal that dont fit into smaller PC cases. However, the Silverstone SFX SST SX550 is a compact power supply that fits in plenty of cases. Its half the size of most of the other PSUs on this list, allowing for more room for better airflow. This makes it an easy pick for anyone building a mini ITX or micro ATX build, and you can even slide it into a mid- or full-tower, if you feel like it. Its easy to see why the Silverstone SFX is one of the best PC power supplies. If youve got a high-powered mirrored setup, the Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1200W is the best PC power supply for you. (Image credit: Thermaltake) 6. Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1200W

Best built Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 1200W | Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Platinum, ETA-A (88-91%) | Modularity: Full | Warranty: 10 Years Very good transient response Fully modular Noisy Expensive

The Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1200W is braun and beauty rolled in one, delivers high performance with RGB lighting features. If youve got a high-powered mirrored setup, this ones the best PC power supply for you. Better yet, its fully modular and built like a tank so itll last you a long time. All these high-end features come at premium price, but if you happen to have extra cash lying around, its completely worth it. XPG Core Reactor 750W is a mighty PSU with higher quality parts and high performance. (Image
credit: XPG) 7. XPG Core Reactor 750W

Best for new ATX specifications Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 750W |
Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Gold, ETA-A (88-91%) | Modularity: Full |
Warranty: 10 Years Full power at 47 degrees Celsius Efficient and silent Good transient response Expensive

The XPG Core Reactor 750 may have some pretty tough competition out there, like the Corsair RM750x, for example. Its high price tag doesnt help.
However, its a mighty PSU with higher quality parts and high performance. In addition, its also one of the very few power supplies thats fully-compatible with the new ATX specifications. And, its pretty compact, ideal for more compact computer setup. (Image credit: Corsair) 8. Corsair CX750F RGB

Awesome RGB power supply Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 750W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus | Modularity: Fully Modular | Warranty: 7-year Customizable RGB lighting Modular Not enough for top-of-the-line builds

With the Corsair CX750F RGB, the company has come up with a winner. The PSU combines a modular design with a bronze 80 Plus efficiency rating and a relatively low noise fan for a perfect PSU for under a hundred bucks. Add to that, RGB lighting that can be controlled three different ways and you cant really go wrong with this one. While it wont power the most muscular of builds, it should handle most just fine.

If less power is needed, you can also take a look at the CX550F RGB White, which delivers 500W power and comes in a pristine white color that simply looks fantastic with the RGB light on. Corsair AX1500i can power an absolute behemoth of a rig. (Image Credit: Corsair) 9. Corsair AX1500i

Best high capacity power supply Form factor: EPS | Capacity: 1500W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Titanium | Modularity: Fully | Warranty: 10-year Titanium efficiency rating Monster capacity Huge price tag Enormous size

If youre a serious builder that plans on building an absolute behemoth of a rig, with multiple graphics cards, cooling systems on top of some healthy overclocking, the Corsair AX1500i is the best PC power supply for you. It has the highest possible 80 Plus Titanium efficiency rating, and is fully
modular, so you only need to add the cables your build actually requires.
NZXT E650 is a fully modular power supply. (Image Credit: NZXT) 10. NZXT E650

Best modular power supply Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 650W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Gold | Modularity: Full | Warranty: 10-year Stylish 10 year warranty On the expensive side

If youre really trying to maximise the visual appeal of your build, a modular power supply is almost essential you can avoid all of those messy looking wires cluttering up your case. The NZXT E650 takes things a step further. Not only is it a fully modular power supply, meaning you only need to connect the wires you actually need, but its also extremely attractive itself, begging to be shown off in your case. This is all topped off with an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating and a 10-year warranty not only will it look good, but
itll deliver power efficiently and last forever while it does it.

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