Best PSU Recommendations for a Mid-Range Gaming PC

Hey everyone!

I'm building a new mid-range gaming PC and I'm stuck on choosing a Power Supply Unit (PSU). I'm aiming for a build around the $1200-$1500 mark, with a Ryzen 5 7600X and an RTX 4070. I want something reliable and efficient, probably 750W or 850W, 80+ Gold certified. What are your current top recommendations? Any specific models or brands you trust?

I'm looking for a balance between performance, longevity, and value. Not trying to break the bank on the PSU, but I don't want to cheap out and risk my other components.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey GamerGuy123!

For your build, a high-quality 750W 80+ Gold PSU is definitely the sweet spot. You have some excellent options:

• Corsair RM750e (2023): Super quiet, reliable, fully modular, and usually very competitively priced.
• Seasonic FOCUS GX-750: Seasonic is known for its top-tier quality and long warranties. Excellent choice.
• be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W: If noise is a concern, be quiet! lives up to its name. ATX 3.0 ready as well.

I'd personally lean towards the Corsair or Seasonic for a balance of features and price. Make sure to check reviews on specific models for ripple suppression and voltage regulation, but those three are generally safe bets.

I second PSUProdigy's recommendations. I've had a Corsair RM750x for about 3 years now and it's been flawless. Another one to consider is the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G6. EVGA also has great customer support.

For a mid-range build, 750W gives you enough headroom for potential future GPU upgrades without needing to replace the PSU. 850W is overkill unless you plan on heavily overclocking or going for a significantly more power-hungry GPU down the line.

Also, check the PSU calculator on the website of your chosen GPU manufacturer. They usually give a good wattage estimate.

Thanks for the suggestions! I've seen the Corsair RM series mentioned a lot. Is the 'e' version significantly different from the 'x' or 'g6' models? And what does "fully modular" actually mean in practice?