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We’ll be blunt: when it comes to building the best PCs, there’s nothing more important than buying one of the best power supplies
It may be tempting to skimp on your PSU to splurge on one of the best graphics cards, but trust us – it’s just not worth it
Every component in your PC relies on your power supply for power; if you buy a cheap one and it fails – you could end up bricking your
entire system.There’s nothing worse than a failing power supply – trust us
And, to make it worse, a lot of the time you won’t even notice when your power supply is beginning to fail until it’s too late
Sure, there are some noticeable symptoms like having your PC just flat-out refusing to turn on, but they could also be as subtle as some
Look, just do yourself a favor – go out and buy the best power supply you can muster
You don’t want to have your house catch fire just to save some cash.It’s not all gloom and doom, though, as there is a wide range of
great power supplies available in 2018
Even if you’re on a budget, you can get one of the best power supplies with no frills so you can reliably power your computer
And, if you have money to burn, there are some amazing high-power units that can generate a ludicrous amount of power, which is match made
in heaven for some of the best gaming PCs
Whatever you need, you can be confident that you’ll find the best power supply for your needs on this list – we’ve tested them all
ourselves. Best power supply: Corsair RM750xThe best all-around power supply for your needsForm factor: ATX | Capacity: 750W | Efficiency
rating: 80 Plus Gold | Modularity: Full | Warranty: 10-yearZero-RPM fan modeModular Cables 750w max capacity small for power gamersThe
Corsair RM750x scores the top spot on this list for one simple reason: it’s the most well-rounded power supply you can buy today
On top of a 10 year warranty and an 80 Gold Plus efficiency rating, the Corsair has a fully modular cable system
This means you only need to install the cables you need – you can say goodbye to the mess of cables and shoddy airflow that non-modular
PSUs endure. Best budget power supply: EVGA 500 B1Everything you need to get startedForm factor: ATX | Capacity: 500W | Efficiency rating:
80 Plus Bronze | Modularity: None | Warranty: 3-yearLow price6 SATA cables500w ratingWhen you’re trying to keep the price of your PC
similar to that of a console, you don’t want to blow a lot of your budget on a power supply
That’s where more economical options like the EVGA 500 B1 come in handy
This PSU is essentialist without neglecting the needs of its audience
For less than $50 USD, you can expect 500 watts of power transmitted through several SATA cables and two PCIe slots
A three-year warranty is merely icing on the cake.Best silent power supply: be quiet! Straight Power 10Form factor: ATX | Capacity: 400W –
700W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Gold | Modularity: Semi | Warranty: 5-yearQuiet ATX and EPS supportA little pricey across
capacitiesPower supply fans seem to run the loudest, and unlike case fans, they aren't quickly swappable
Fortunately the Straight Power 10 line up runs nice a quiet
Options range from 400w to 700w, and they're SLI and Crossfire certified
They also have a modular design, letting you use only the cables you absolutely need to use
It's also low-profile, freeing up even more space inside your computer tower.Best compact power supply: Silverstone SFX Series SST-SX550
Perfect for Micro ATX and Mini ITX PC buildsForm factor: SFX | Capacity: 550W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Gold | Modularity: None |
Warranty: 3-yearCompact sizeATX and EPS supportLimited number of connectorsPower supplies can occupy a ton of space in your desktop tower,
however time has allowed for the units to get smaller while the power they emit only expands in magnitude
The Silverstone SX550 is almost half the size of other power supplies, so that you can better facilitate cables and airflow inside your
This makes it notably ideal for micro ATX and mini-ITX builds, though you could slide it into a mid- or full-size tower as well if you deem
it necessary.Best high capacity power supply: Corsair AX1500i Form factor: EPS | Capacity: 1500W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Titanium |
Modularity: Fully | Warranty: 10-yearTitanium efficiency ratingMonster capacityHuge price tagEnormous sizeThis is an absolute monster of a
This is for the serious builder who plans on powering multiple graphics cards, cooling systems, and perhaps a small village in rural North
It has the highest possible 80 Plus Titanium efficiency rating, and is fully modular so you only need to add the cables required by your
If you have the money to go big, this is the power supply to get. Best RGB Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart RGB 700WBright lights and high
voltageForm factor: ATX | Capacity: 700W | Efficiency rating: 80 Plus | Modularity: No | Warranty: 5-year Beautiful RGB
lighting Inexpensive Not modular If you’re trying to build a PC worthy of showing off, you can’t do much better than the
Thermaltake Smart RGB 700W
Not only does it have beautiful, customizable RGB lighting, but it also features a reliable 80 Plus efficiency certification and high enough
wattage to support even the best gaming PCs
Sure, it isn’t modular, but at under a hundred bucks, we weren’t really expecting it to be. Gabe Carey has also contributed to this
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