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https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1045610-new-psu-tier-list/
Brand doesn't mean anything as pc psus often are made by third-party electronics manufacturers.
https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator
A quick estimate with 16gb ram and 5 drives recommends a 511W psu.
From the old jonnyguru site -
"Is there such a thing as "too much power"?
Generally, no. A power supply only puts out as much power as needed by the system's components. In some cases, an 800W power supply may actually use less power from the wall than a 500W power supply, depending on the efficiency of the units. Often times, buying an "oversized" PSU is a good choice due to it's ability to perform even under higher temperatures, a quieter fan because the unit is delivering a lower percentage of it's total capability and considerable system upgradability without having to worry about having enough power when upgrading a graphics card, adding a graphics card for SLI or additional hard drives."
600W and 700W tend to be some rubbish quality or obscure brands.
I read on the jonnyguru site that was the case with Corsair VS models because the 50's are a new design. I don't think it applies across the board as my old Thermaltake 750 is tier D.
correct. More like 350-375W under load.
By general rule, if it has a 80 plus cert then it is of quality (check for counterfeit though).
Of course, you can also get a quality one without 80 plus cert., but you must do some research to be 100% sure.
Not true - not true at all.
80+ Certificxates have nothign to do with build quality. It is not a rating for quality but only power conversation (from AC to DC) efficency rating.
Frankly, the only rule you can have is: Below 80+ Bronze you wont find a single good PSU. But many 80+ PSU like the Corsair VS are absolut garbage.
Yes, is efficiency. But the fact that they runned test to certificate gives guarantees that you will get the publicized power output which at least a guarantees that you will have enough power for your setup.
Also, sometines you can find gems in the under the bronze tier (Years ago I found Sentey SDP850-SS).
Guaranteed power =/= the actual quality of the components in the unit
A ♥♥♥♥ quality 80+ Gold 650W from an obscure brand using cheaply made components can still fail sooner than a quality 80+ Bronze.
While it is a general rule to go no lower than a Bronze, the big rule is to stay away from notorious brands and/or certain line-ups like Corsair VS that are known for blowing up. Efficiency rating has nothing to do with that, it's merely the quality of the components.
85+ is 100% fake