What Wattage do I Need for Ryzen 3700x and GTX 1080 Ti?

[phill]

2xGPU+ 2xCPU = 4 eight pins connectors. When we need 4x8 + 24 for a CPU we need more windmills/solar. Even 2x8+24 is more then 650 W if maxed out I saw some where and that in my mind is overkill, but if the board run like shit with only one...
The five year I got from EVGA homepage. There could be a sticker in the box that give additional five year upon registration.

Ah apologies sir, I thought you just meant CPU On some of the motherboards I've got, they are all dual 8 pin connectors and I just use them I'm glad I've already got the solar panels at home else I wouldn't be doing half of what I'm currently doing!!

I'm surprised as most of the units I thought where at least longer than that.. I wonder if it was because I've had them from the USA.... Ah well, 12 years I think should cover it anyways

Just took a look and it seems that it just depends on the unit you go for...

I've got a couple of the ones in the middle for my WCG rigs, they are brilliant units

 

[avrona]

I'm not 100% sure on which unit you where looking at, please post up a link for us/me

Also, keep an eye to one of these units, EVGA 650w G+ they are brilliant units and for the money, even better Keep an eye out for offers on them, I've seen them go for as low as £50

The one I went with is a Be Quiet System Power 9 600W, as it at least has the 2 8 pin connectors unlike my current one, it's 50 more watts, and it's actually £3 cheaper than the CX550 I was planning on going with.

 

[EarthDog]

Did you look at any reviews?

be quiet! Pure Power 9 600W PSU Review

be quiet! released the updated Pure Power 9 series that consists of four semi-modular models with capacities ranging from 400W to 700W. Today, we're looking at the 600W implementation to see where it stands in the competitive mainstream market.

www.tomshardware.com

It's serviceable... that's about it. At least it has all your connectors. Enjoy!

 

[mstenholm]

Did you look at any reviews?

be quiet! Pure Power 9 600W PSU Review

be quiet! released the updated Pure Power 9 series that consists of four semi-modular models with capacities ranging from 400W to 700W. Today, we're looking at the 600W implementation to see where it stands in the competitive mainstream market.

www.tomshardware.com

It's serviceable... that's about it. At least it has all your connectors. Enjoy!

This one has ONE eight pin ESP connector! That might put a limit to which X570 board he can use. Over and out.

 

[EarthDog]

Typically those are optional, additional EPS connectors, but I hear ya and that is a good call.

 

[mstenholm]

One might be optional. I saw some prices from MSI (now retracted) and the cheapest X570 Gaming Plus (8+4 ESP) was 220 Euro. If +£20 on a decent PSU is a problem for OP then I doubt he is going to get a X570 anyway. In the 400 series the 450 and below was with only one 8 pin ESP so that's where he lands (H or B 550 or whatever they will be named), eventually. There are no mentioning of them yet.....

 

[EarthDog]

Yes, obviously the second one is optional, LOL. ONE is obviously a requirement. You inferred a second and I played my post off yours and even said "additional EPS connectors"...I didn't think it needed further clarity, but thanks!

 

[avrona]

Did you look at any reviews?

be quiet! Pure Power 9 600W PSU Review

be quiet! released the updated Pure Power 9 series that consists of four semi-modular models with capacities ranging from 400W to 700W. Today, we're looking at the 600W implementation to see where it stands in the competitive mainstream market.

www.tomshardware.com

It's serviceable... that's about it. At least it has all your connectors. Enjoy!

I've been actually discussing what PSU I should get in a Discord with some other people for a while now, and this one came up pretty often as a good one, but I could never find it for cheaper than the CX550, but now I finally have.

 

[lexluthermiester]

What wattage psu should I get for a Ryzen 3700x, a GTX 1080 Ti, 2 hard drives, 1 SATA cable SSD, 1 optical drive, 2x8gb ddr4 RAM sticks, and a Sound Blaster Z sound card? Though I am already running an fx-8350 with that same graphics card, storage and sound card with a 550w psu and that doesn't seem to have any issues, yet I've seen some people suggest I need a 650w instead, even though ryzen will use far less power than my current processor.

I know I'm late to the party, but thought I'd offer my 2 cents.

I'd go for 750w to 850w PSU. Two reasons;
A. PSU's that greatly out class the equipment running on them generally last much longer because they never get pushed to, or even near, their rated limits.
And
B. Future proofing your system. If you already have a high wattage PSU, if/when you look at upgrading it will be one less component you need to consider for replacement if you choose to use parts requiring higher power requirements

Given that your current PSU is working likely means you could get away with a direct upgrade to Ryzen. However, you have to ask yourself how stressed the PSU has been running that combination of parts for so long. My personal and profession recommendation is replace that 550w PSU and go with something quality and of much higher wattage than you really need which will give you and your system a lot of breathing room.

 

[dirtyferret]

I know I'm late to the party, but thought I'd offer my 2 cents.

I'd go for 750w to 850w PSU. Two reasons;
A. PSU's that greatly out class the equipment running on them generally last much longer because they never get pushed to, or even near, their rated limits.

This is true although most people greatly exaggerate their power needs and often look at peak numbers as if they are an average not realizing power needs are fluid. A solid PSU should not be pushed at all at 40-60% max power. Remember a corsair PSU with a seven year warranty means the company stands behind 24-7 use at peak for seven years. Very few people would ever push a PSU to this limit.
And

B. Future proofing your system. If you already have a high wattage PSU, if/when you look at upgrading it will be one less component you need to consider for replacement if you choose to use parts requiring higher power requirements

This is a part that I don't understand since SLI and cross are going the way of the dodo. If you have a 650w unit and only push it to about 300w tops; even if you upgrade to more power hungry CPU and GPU you more then likely won't even break 375w.

 

[lexluthermiester]

This is a part that I don't understand since SLI and cross are going the way of the dodo. If you have a 650w unit and only push it to about 300w tops; even if you upgrade to more power hungry CPU and GPU you more then likely won't even break 375w.

I'm thinking more of TR CPU's and/or high power RTX/Navi GPU's. Where PSU's are concerned I always advocate playing safe then sorry. As general rule, with my clients we calculate an estimated power usage need and try to triple it for PSU selection, but at minimum double. This methodology ensures that a PSU will rarely, if ever, be stressed thus providing solid power performance for years with very little chance for stress induced failure.

 

[dirtyferret]

I'm thinking more of TR CPU's and/or high power RTX/Navi GPU's. Where PSU's are concerned I always advocate playing safe then sorry. As general rule, with my clients we calculate an estimated power usage need and try to triple it for PSU selection, but at minimum double. This methodology ensures that a PSU will rarely, if ever, be stressed thus providing solid power performance for years with very little chance for stress induced failure.

I figure anyone building a TR workstation has a general awareness of power needs especially if they also plan to have GPUs.

 

[trog100]

I'm thinking more of TR CPU's and/or high power RTX/Navi GPU's. Where PSU's are concerned I always advocate playing safe then sorry. As general rule, with my clients we calculate an estimated power usage need and try to triple it for PSU selection, but at minimum double. This methodology ensures that a PSU will rarely, if ever, be stressed thus providing solid power performance for years with very little chance for stress induced failure.

if your thinking is correct.. people who spend up to £4000 on a really high end laptop (desktop replacement) are being short changed with the 340 watt power brick they come with..

trog

 

[EarthDog]

I've been actually discussing what PSU I should get in a Discord with some other people for a while now, and this one came up pretty often as a good one, but I could never find it for cheaper than the CX550, but now I finally have.

Reviews > some random schmos on discord.

 

[lexluthermiester]

if your thinking is correct.. people who spend up to £4000 on a really high end laptop (desktop replacement) are being short changed with the 340 watt power brick they come with..

Different kind of electronics standards as a rule. Those PSU's are usual manufactured to much higher standards and upgrade to laptops are less frequent. So they afford to keep tolerances tighter. However, I agree. They are under-powered generally.

 

[avrona]

Reviews > some random schmos on discord.

It's not random people though. It's all enthusiast system builders in a Discord dedicated to that...

 

[EarthDog]

It's not random people though. It's all enthusiast system builders in a Discord dedicated to that...

mmhmm. Reviews > people on chat. Come on kiddo...use your head.

 

[avrona]

mmhmm. Reviews > people on chat. Come on kiddo...use your head.

And I am, that's why I went with this PSU because many trusted people suggested it...

 

[mstenholm]

And I am, that's why I went with this PSU because many trusted people suggested it...

And still nobody mentioned that it only have one ESP connector and you need two.....trust these people with your life.

 

[avrona]

And still nobody mentioned that it only have one ESP connector and you need two.....trust these people with your life.

Because I don't need two ESP connectors.

 

[mstenholm]

Because I don't need two ESP connectors.

No because you are to cheap to get a X570.

 

[avrona]

No because you are to cheap to get a X570.

What? What on earth does that even mean?

 

[bogmali]

OK I think the OP got the idea and some of you are just arguing for the sake of arguing. Closing shop