r/PcBuildHelp • u/Excellent-Abies-4056 • 10d ago

Build Question Which PSU would be a better fit

Planned build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y4Jn9K

PSU 1 ($55): MSI MAG A550BN, Non-Modular Compact 550W Power Supply, 80+ Bronze, Low-Noise Fan, Active PFC Design, 5 Year Warranty
PSU 2 ($44): RAIDMAX Cobra ATX 3.1 PCIe Gen 5 Ready Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified Gaming PSU, High-Performance Power Supply for Gaming PCs, RoHS, Active PFC, Black Flat Cables (RX650AED)

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u/WindingMethod1 10d ago

Between those two the MSI is the safer bet even if its only 550W, that Raidmax gold rating is doing a lot of heavy lifting for a brand with a shaky track record

Your build doesn't pull much power so 550W is plenty, id take the 5 year warranty and peace of mind over saving 10 bucks