power supply for future proof

[Michael Durrant]

whats a reliable and quiet psu im currently using a corsair hx850i for last 4/5years with no issues, but now the new 9800x3d and newer gpus i want something between 1200-1500watts, seeing this pcie 5.0 and atx 3.0 .

 

[Tetras]

Since you already have a good PSU, if I were you, I'd wait until you know you need it.

Unless you're buying something very high-end (and very expensive) I can't imagine that kind of power will be needed.

The 9000 series have been very modest on power, so I'd expect the 9800X3D to continue this trend.

If you do want to buy now, then some suggestions:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming 1200W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply (SKU: CA-06J-AS) = £159.95
• 1 x Antec HCG 1200 Pro Platinum 1200W ATX3.1 Full modular Power Supply (SKU: POW-ATC-02747) = £209.99

Total: £377.93 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

Review of the TUF Gold here:

The ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold PSU Review: Tough But Fair

www.anandtech.com

Review of the Antec HCG Pro here:

Antec HCG1000 Pro Platinum 1000W PSU Review - KitGuru

It has been some time since we last looked at a power supply from Antec, however today we analyse a

www.kitguru.net

The Antec has the added bonus of an active Antec rep here on the forums.

 

[Michael Durrant]

Since you already have a good PSU, if I were you, I'd wait until you know you need it.

Unless you're buying something very high-end (and very expensive) I can't imagine that kind of power will be needed.

The 9000 series have been very modest on power, so I'd expect the 9800X3D to continue this trend.

If you do want to buy now, then some suggestions:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming 1200W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply (SKU: CA-06J-AS) = £159.95
• 1 x Antec HCG 1200 Pro Platinum 1200W ATX3.1 Full modular Power Supply (SKU: POW-ATC-02747) = £209.99

Total: £377.93 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

Review of the TUF Gold here:

The ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold PSU Review: Tough But Fair

www.anandtech.com

Review of the Antec HCG Pro here:

Antec HCG1000 Pro Platinum 1000W PSU Review - KitGuru

It has been some time since we last looked at a power supply from Antec, however today we analyse a

www.kitguru.net

The Antec has the added bonus of an active Antec rep here on the forums.

antec? what are they like never used or heard much about them. ive also heard seasonic is good

 

[Tetras]

antec? what are they like never used or heard much about them. ive also heard seasonic is good

Antec have sold PSUs for a very long time, this particular PSU is based on the Seasonic Vertex.

Most Seasonic PSUs are good, but like with any brand, check reviews first.