POWER SUPPLY UNIT
BRINGING YOUR PC TO LIFE
HOW TO CHOOSE A POWER SUPPLY
RATED POWER
Enough power for your system.
EFFICIENCY RATING
A higher rating means lower electrical bills.
FORM FACTOR
Will it fit your case?
RELIABILITY
Guard against PSU failures that can damage other components.
MODULARITY
Fewer cables, cleaner build.
NOISE LEVEL
A good fan makes all the difference.
DESIGN
Hidden or proudly on display?
WHY YOUR PSU MATTERS
NOT ALL PSUs ARE CREATED EQUAL
Your power supply is the driving force of your system. It powers all your components, defines your potential upgrades, and ideally does so efficiently while keeping noise to a minimum.
When choosing your PSU, first decide what you expect of it. How much power are you going to need at peak load? How important is power efficiency to you? Always keep in mind that some portion of your power is lost as heat, and pay attention to the efficiency rating.
See below for more details on these factors, and how the CORSAIR PSU lineup measures up with your priorities.
BUILD CONSIDERATIONS
Nobody likes surprises on build day. When you start opening boxes, you'll want to be sure that your PSU fits the size restrictions of your case.
In addition to sizing, consider if you want to invest in a PSU with modular cables (we certainly recommend it) and whether you're going for a custom color scheme to personalize the look of your system. With modular power supplies, you can purchase sets of different colored cables to help create that unique aesthetic.
Use the CORSAIR PC Builder to ensure a PSU that meets your needs.
PSU PRODUCT LINES
You've done the research and know what you need from your PSU-now what? It's not always easy to navigate an expansive range of products to pinpoint the one that suits you, so we've done some of the leg work for you. Browse between budget-friendly power supplies, fully tricked-out beasts, and everything in between, to find the best PSU for your needs.
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FROM THE COMMUNITY: FEATURED BUILDS
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