What PSU should I buy?

AshB1989 · 2 Nov 2020 at 20:30

So I have a small ITX case and I believe my current PSU is about call it a day at any moment, so I'm looking to upgrade it.

My current computer consist of: Ryzen 5 1600 (looking to upgrade to either Ryzen 5 5600 or Ryzen 7 3800 soon), AB350 mobo (looking to upgrade shortly), Nvidia 1070ti mini, 500gb Samsung SSD, 2x 8gb Night Hawk 3000hz.

So I need something that'll fit my case, but also be suitable for future upgrades.

AshB1989 · 2 Nov 2020 at 22:02

Brilliant. Thank you for the heads up with CPU and other info.

Can anybody agree with EsaT or recommend a different one before I pull the trigger?

AshB1989 · 3 Nov 2020 at 07:19

mickyflinn said:
Your case supports PSU Clearance 170mm which gives you a lot more options.

Check the specs in the link you provided.

The Phanteks amps are quality units .

That said, would you recommend an alternative or shall I go with that?

AshB1989 · 3 Nov 2020 at 13:12

pastymuncher said:
It's not just the physical size of the psu that needs to be taken into account when buying one for use in a size constrained case, you also need to allow extra for the modular connections and the amount of cable sticking out even with the tightest of bends. Modular connectors can easily add a extra 10-20mm and even with a tight bend the 24 pin cable is going to stick out another 30mm+. If you are not using that hdd cage at the front and can remove it then there is no problem but if you are using it you need to be really careful and personally I would measure the actual space between the rear of the case and the rear end of that hdd cage to doubly make sure. If it's tight or just will not fit the psu+connector+first part of the cable then you are better off going for a SFF psu.

Top man - thank you. I'll give this a measure when I get in.