The RTX 3060 Ti is the mid-range entry to Nvidia’s new graphics card line up for 2021. This GPU uses the Ampere architecture to squeeze impressive performance from its 200 Watt thermal design, making it the most efficient GPU currently available in terms of performance per watt. Nvidia recommends a 600W power supply for this […]
Power Supplies
4 Best Power Supplies for Ryzen 5 5600X Builds
Choosing a CPU for a new build, especially one focused on gaming, has never been easier. AMD has now dominated any competition from Intel with the release of its Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Series processors. Not only do these CPUs outclass their equivalently priced Intel counterparts in multi-core performance, but they now also feature faster […]
Best Power Supplies for RX 6800 Builds
The Radeon RX 6800 is AMD’s newly announced RDNA2 based GPU. Aimed squarely to compete with the RTX 3070 this $579 GPU has 16Gb VRAM and promises exceptional 1440p gaming performance. With a 250W power draw, you need to ensure that your power supply is up to the task but this is a more efficient […]
Best Power Supplies for Radeon RX 6800 XT & 6900 XT Builds
AMD’s next generation of Radeon cards and the RDNA 2 architecture are fast approaching. We can expect the RX 6800 and RX 6800XT come this November 18th, with the 6900 XT due on December 8th, both just in time for the holiday season. The most important question many AMD builders will have to ask themselves, […]
Best Power Supplies for Ampere RTX 3070, 3080, 3090 Builds
Nvidia has announced its Ampere GPUs and it’s clear they’re going to be a massive step up in performance. Despite a new more efficient chip design they are also going to be power-hungry. Nvidia state that the RTX 3070 draws 220 Watts and requires a 650W power supply, whilst the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 […]
5 Best 750W Power Supplies for 2021
Looking to build a mid to upper-mid level gaming rig, or perhaps an equivalent workstation for content creation and editing? Then chances are that you are going to need a PSU with a power output of 750 watts; as it will more than suffice to power similarly demanding builds. But not all PSUs are created […]
5 Best 450W Power Supplies for 2021
A home theatre PC for streaming 4K video, a small form factor PC for browsing and gaming, or even a workstation for light editing and Microsoft Office, are all cases where a 450-watt PSU will more than suffice to power the system’s hardware. Choosing the appropriate amount of wattage for such operations may be simple, […]
80 Plus Gold vs Platinum PSUs: What are The Differences?
With the launch of Intel’s 10th generation ‘Comet Lake‘ CPUs, as well as AMD’s new Ryzen 3000XT and Ryzen 3000 WX Threadripper Pro series processors, now is one of the best times to build a brand-new PC. But if the CPU is the “brain” of your setup, the PSU is its “heart”, and in order […]
5 Best PSUs for Ryzen 9 3900X Builds
With 12 cores and 24 threads, a turbo clocking speed of 4.6 gigahertz, and a competitive retail price range of $499, the Ryzen 9 3900X is a processor worthy of its praise, and a must-buy for any mid-to-high end PC setup. But if the processor is the “brains” of your device-to-be, the power supply (PSU) […]
5 Best Power Supplies (PSUs) for Gaming in 2020
The power supply market has seen a lot of turmoil over the past 12 months. Trade wars and tariffs have impacted all consumer products with Chinese origins, and just as that was settling down the Coronavirus pandemic looks likely to cause severe production and distribution headaches in the coming months. Despite this there are still […]
Best Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) & Surge Protectors
We spend a goodly amount of money on our PCs, and rely on them for work and play. Whilst a high quality power supply has inbuilt protections, it can only do so much. A number of unfortunate and unpredictable events can wreak havoc with your domestic power supply: unreliable or poorly regulated local supplies, infrequent […]
8 Best 650W PSUs for 2021 (Entry/Mid-range/Performance/Quiet/SFX)
Power supplies are a critical component of a computer system, but they’re often overlooked or left until last to decide on one that roughly fits the budget and power requirements of the system. It’s one area where scrimping really doesn’t make sense. Power supplies dictate the stability of a demanding system, and lower-end units or […]
Best Power Supplies (PSUs) for Ryzen 5 3600 Builds in 2021
Congratulations! You’ve settled on the new CPU king of price-performance gaming capable of being paired with even the highest-end GPUs for great performance: the Ryzen 5 3600. You have chosen your motherboard (maybe with the help of our budget X570 article), you have your SSD picked out, and maybe your peripherals as well. But you […]
Best Quiet Power Supplies for your Silent PC Build
On the face of it, power supplies are quite simple: Take power from the wall, convert it to the various voltages required by different parts of your PC, and don’t raise attention whilst doing it! It’s this last point where many of the cheaper options fall down: Unless proper thought has been given to design […]
Best Power Supplies for RTX 2080 & RTX 2080 Ti Builds
Picking the right power supply (PSU) for your next RTX 2080 Ti build is extremely important in ensuring a system with stable and sufficient power delivery – especially for power-hungry components such as the RTX 2080 Super and RTX 2080 Ti. It’s important to pick a power supply with enough wattage for systems built with […]
Best SFX/-L Power Supplies for Small Form Factor (SFF) Builds
Since small form factor (SFF) PCs have become quite the trend amongst PC builders, power supply (PSU) manufacturers have been accommodating this trend by releasing more highly-capable power supplies in the SFX/SFX-L PSU format. Virtually all SFF builds and mini-ITX enclosures utilise this smaller SFX power supply format, and hence it is important to do […]
Best Parts (CPU Cooler, PSU, Case Fans) for Node 202 Builds
The Fractal Design Node 202 is a fantastic entry level small form factor (SFF) case for PC builders who want to enter the SFF space and try out their hands at an ITX build. Designed in shoebox-style, the Node 202 also makes a great case for those looking to do a console-style or HTPC build […]
Recommended CPU Cooler, Case Fans, PSU for Cougar QBX builds
If you’re looking to enter the small form factor (SFF) PC community of builders, or perhaps looking to build a budget mini ITX PC – then the Cougar QBX case is a great option for you to embark on your next SFF journey. The Cougar QBX mini-ITX case comes in at just 19.9L and below […]
PC part recommendations (CPU cooler, case fans, PSU) for NCASE M1 builds
The NCASE M1 is one of the most popular case options for those looking to enter the world of small form factor (SFF) builds. Used by hundreds, if not thousands of SFF builders, there has been much trial and error by the community on which components fit, don’t fit; work and don’t work effectively with […]
Best Power Supplies (PSUs) for i7-9700k and i9-9900k Builds
One often overlooked component is the power supply. It’s not uncommon for builders to simply slap a 750-watt gold rated PSU into their build and move on. Therefore, I think it’s one of the biggest areas that the average builder could improve on. It’s not a trivial decision but is often treated that way. To […]