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    PSU Tier List 2023: Which one is right for your build?

    Shumail AliBy Shumail AliJanuary 21, 2023Updated:January 21, 202312 Mins Read
    PSU Tier List 2023: Which one is right for your build?Comparing-PSU-Tiers

    When building a computer, the power supply unit is one of the most important parts to consider (PSU). It gives power to everything else in the system, so choosing a high-quality unit that can meet your power needs and keep your system running well is essential. One way to make this choice easier is to know what the different PSU levels offer. The PSU tier system groups units by how well they work, what features they have, and how much they cost, so it’s important to know what you want before you buy. This article will look at the different types of PSU Tiers so you can make an intelligent choice.

    You should get a high-end Tier A PSU if you want the best performance and features. But a Tier B, mid-range PSU is a great choice if you want a high-quality PSU but don’t want to spend as much. The perfect combination of CPU and GPU is also mandatory with the right PSU. To help you with your decision, we have got a bottleneck calculator. Now that you’ve chosen the right CPU and GPU, use the SSD Tier List to choose the right SSD for your build.

    First, look at the Tier A PSUs, which are the most expensive ones. These units are the best because they have the best performance and features. This tier has switchable multi-rail/single-rail, multi-rail, and single-rail PSUs. Tier A brands include Be Quiet!, Cooler Master, Corsair, and many others.

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    Tier A – High-end (multi/single-rail switchable)

    PSU Tier List 2023: Which one is right for your build?TIER-A-PSU

    Switchable multi/single-rail PSUs let you choose whether to use more than one 12V rail or just one. If you want more control over how power flows through your system, this feature can help. On the other hand, multi-rail PSUs have more than one 12V rail, which protects against overloading. Single-rail power supplies only have one 12V rail, which makes them more efficient and easier to work with.

    If you want the best of the best and are willing to spend a little more, you should get a Tier A, high-end PSU. These units have the best performance and best quality parts, so they are perfect for high-end gaming systems and workstations.

    BrandModel
    Be Quiet!Dark Power 12 [non-Pro] – Dark Power Pro 11 / Pro 12
    Cooler MasterV Platinum 2019 [MPZ] [11]
    CorsairAX1600i [9] – HX Platinum – RMi – HXi 2022

    Tier A – High-end (multi-rail)

    BrandModel
    AntecHigh Current Pro [HCP] Platinum [11][13]
    Be Quiet!Straight Power 11 [13] Gold / Platinum – Pure Power 11 FM[13]
    BitfenixFormula Gold [13] – Whisper M [13]
    EnermaxRevolution D.F [13]

    Tier A – High-end (single-rail)

    BrandModel
    ADATA / XPGCore Reactor – Cybercore [11]
    AntecEarthwatts [EA] Gold Pro [7y warranty] [4][7] / Gold Pro White – High Current Gamer [HCG] Gold [7] / Extreme [7]
    ASUSROG Strix [11] – Thor 850W [7][11]
    Chieftec / ChieftronicPowerplay Gold [11] / Platinum
    Cooler MasterV Gold V2 – V SFX Gold – XG Platinum – XG Plus Platinum – M2000
    CorsairRMx 2015 – RMx 2018 – RMx 2021 – RM 2019 – RM 2021 – SF Gold / Platinum [2] – RMe – TXm Gold 2017 [circular grille] / 2021 [triangular grille]
    CougarGX-F (Aurum) – Polar
    DeepcoolPQ-M [7]
    EVGASupernova G7 / G2(L) [11] / G6 (<=750W/=>850W) / P2 [11] / P6 (<=750W/=>850W) / T2 [11]
    Fractal DesignION Gold / SFX Gold – ION+ Platinum / ION+ 2 Platinum
    FSP / Fortron / QuanhanHydro G Pro / PT / PTM / PTM Pro =>850W
    Kolink / CasecomContinuum C-PL 1500w [v1, C-PL]
    MSIMEG AI-P – MPG A1000G / A-GF [11]
    NZXT / EnjieC Gold 2020 [V1, 120mm fan]
    PhanteksAMP – Revolt Pro [7]
    RiotoroEnigma G2 [7]
    Seasonic / HaiyunFocus [7] GM [Gold semi-mod.] / GX [Gold fully-mod.] / PX [Platinum] / SGX 2019 [SFX-L] – Prime [8] GX [Gold] <=750W / PX [Platinum] <=750W – Prime Snow Silent (Gold [550W] / Platinum [650W]) – Connect – Prime TX1600
    SilverstoneDecathlon Gold DA-G 1650W – Nightjar SXL – Hela 850R – Hela 2050w
    Super Flower / ZhenhuaLeadex Gold (SE) [3][11] / Platinum (SE) [11] <=1600W / Titanium [11]
    ThermaltakeToughpower GF1 – GF1 Snow – GF1 ARGB – PF1 ARGB / TF1 – Toughpower Grand RGB Platinum – Toughpower iRGB Plus Platinum – Toughpower DPS G RGB Titanium <=1250W

    Tier A – High-end (low priority units)

    BrandModel
    AerocoolProject 7 / P7 [1]
    AsusThor 1200W [1][8][11]
    AntecSignature Platinum [1][8]/ Titanium [1][8]
    Cooler MasterV Gold 2018 [MPY-AFAAGV] =>750W
    CorsairAXi <=1500W [10] / HXi 201310] / AX Titanium [1][8][10]
    EnermaxMaxTytan [12] – Platimax [non-D.F] [10] (1200/1350W)
    EVGASupernova G3 [3]
    NZXT / EnjieE-series [10]
    PhanteksRevolt X [1][8]
    Seasonic / HaiyunPrime [1][8] GX [Gold] =>850W / PX [Platinum] =>850W / <=1300w TX [Titanium] / Fanless (PX/TX) / Snow Silent Titanium [750W] / Airtouch
    SilverstoneSX1000 [5] – SX750 [5] – Nightjar ATX

    Tier-B – Mid-range

    PSU Tier List 2023: Which one is right for your build?TIER-B-PSU

    The Tier B PSUs are the ones in the middle. Even though these units are still good, they don’t perform as well or have as many features as Tier A units. Tier B brands include 1st Player, Abkoncore, Cooler Master, Corsair, Cougar, and many other reputable.

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    If you want a good PSU but don’t want to spend as much as you would on a Tier A unit, a mid-range PSU is a good choice. They are also great for systems that don’t need as much power.

    BrandModel
    1st PlayerSteampunk Gold [SP]
    AbkoncoreCR Platinum – Tenergy Gold X50W
    AndysonPX – TX
    AntecNeo Eco Gold [non-modular, yellow-label] [1]
    ASUSTUF Bronze
    Be Quiet!Pure Power 11 (CM) =>400W [1] – SFX-L Power
    ChieftecPolaris – Powerup GPX-FC <=650W [5] – SFX-GD-C – Compact CSN-C
    Cooler MasterMWE (Reactor) Gold non-modular [v1, MPY-ACAAG] / FM [v1, MPY-AFAAG] – MWE V2 Gold non-modular [MPE-ACAAG] / MWE V2 Gold FM [MPE-AFAAG] – MWE V2 Bronze [MPE] Full-range Input – MWE V2 White [MPE] Full-range Input – V Gold 2018 [v1.5, MPY-AFAAGV] <=650W
    CorsairCX 2016 [gray label] – CX-F RGB – Vengeance Silver
    CougarGEX
    DeepcoolDQ-M-V2L <=650W [5]
    EnermaxPlatimax DF <=600W
    EVGASupernova B3 post 2019 y. / G+ / G5 / GD 2017 / GM / GT <=1000W / =>GQ 850W / GA [1]
    FSP / Fortron / QuanhanAurum PT / Pro – Hydro G / X
    GamdiasCyclops X1
    GigabyteAorus AP-GM – UD-GM
    Great Wall / HuntersGaming GX – E Gold (Frozen) – High Performance Plus [HP PLUS] / EVO – Overclocking DG [OCDG] / EVO [OCPT] – UK Plus
    High PowerAstro GD-F V2 HPM – Performance GD [HP1-J-GD-F12S] – Super GD+
    InWinP – Premium Basic / PB
    Kolink / CasecomContinuum C-PL 850W [v1, C-PL] – Enclave G-FM
    LC PowerGP4 V2.4 – LC Platinum 1200
    Lian LiPE SFX-L – SP 750
    MicronicsAstro GD
    MontechCentury ATX <=650W [5] / Century Mini
    RaidmaxMonster RX-AT
    RosewillPhoton (<=750W,1350W)
    SeasonicFocus SGX 2021 [SFX]
    Segotep / ColorfulGP-P <=700w – GP-T <=700w – ZP500P-SG
    SharkoonSilentstorm Cool Zero / SFX Gold
    SilverstoneDecathlon Gold [DA-G] 550/650W [5] – Strider Gold S (V1/V2) / Titanium <=800W / Platinum PTS / Plus F-PS – SX-G 500/650/700W – SX-PT 700W – Essential Gold ET-G / ET-HG – SX-LG – SX-LTI – VIVA Gold
    ThermaltakeToughpower GF2 / GF [no numbers] [5] <=650W / PF1 <=850W [non-ARGB] – Toughpower Grand RGB Gold (Sync edition)
    XigmatekHera Gold – XFP
    ZalmanAcrux Platinum

    SEE ALSO: Azur Lane Tier List Explained

    Tier B – Mid-range (low priority units)

    BrandModel
    EnermaxPlatimax [non-D.F] [4] (<=1000W/=>1500W)
    ThermaltakeToughpower GF Plus
    CougarAuric – CES
    DeepcoolPM-D – DQ-M-V3L
    EVGASupernova P3 / P5 / PQ / GD R3 / GT 1300W
    FSP / Fortron / QuanhanCannon – Dagger Pro – Hydro S / GSM Pro / PTM Pro <=750W
    Great Wall / HuntersG-series Gold – Titan TF Bronze
    GreenHigh Performance Plus [HP PLUS] / EVO – Overclocking DG [OCDG] / EVO [OCPT] – UK Plus
    High PowerAstro GD-F v2 [HPJ] =>1000W
    InWinP – Premium Basic / PB
    Kolink / CasecomContinuum C-PL 850W [v1, C-PL] – Enclave G-FM
    LC PowerGP4 V2.4 – LC Platinum 1200
    Lian LiPE SFX-L – SP 750
    MicronicsAstro GD
    MontechCentury ATX <=650W [5] / Century Mini
    RaidmaxMonster RX-AT
    RosewillPhoton (<=750W,1350W)
    SeasonicFocus SGX 2021 [SFX]
    Segotep / ColorfulGP-P <=700w – GP-T <=700w – ZP500P-SG
    SharkoonSilentstorm Cool Zero / SFX Gold
    SilverstoneDecathlon Gold [DA-G] 550/650W [5] – Strider Gold S (V1/V2) / Titanium <=800W / Platinum PTS / Plus F-PS – SX-G 500/650/700W – SX-PT 700W – Essential Gold ET-G / ET-HG – SX-LG – SX-LTI – VIVA Gold
    ThermaltakeToughpower GF2 / GF [no numbers] [5] <=650W / PF1 <=850W [non-ARGB] – Toughpower Grand RGB Gold (Sync edition)
    XigmatekHera Gold – XFP
    ZalmanAcrux Platinum

    Tier C – Low-end

    PSU Tier List 2023: Which one is right for your build?TIER-C-PSU

    There is also a Tier C classification for power supply units, in addition to Tier A and Tier B. (PSUs). These units are considered entry-level, or budget options and usually have lower performance and fewer features than those in the higher tiers.

    The quality of the parts used is the main difference between Tier C PSUs and those in higher tiers. Tier C units often use cheaper parts that may not last as long or work as well as those in higher-tier units. This could cause the PSU to work less well and last less long.

    The level of protection and safety features that Tier C PSUs offer is another difference. These units may not have the same level of protection against overvoltage, overcurrent, or short circuits as higher-tier units, which can put your system and other parts at risk.

    BrandModel
    AbkoncoreTenergy Bronze
    ADATAXPG Pylon
    AndysonH6 / GX – BX
    AntecEarthwatts [EA] Gold EVO
    Be Quiet!System Power U9 =>400W / B9 =>400W
    BitfenixFormula Bronze
    ChieftecCore BBS – PowerUp GPX-FC =>750W [2] – Proton BDF-S / BDF-C
    Cooler MasterMWE V1 Bronze [MPX] =>600W – Masterwatt (TUF)
    CorsairCX-M 2017 [gray label] / 2022 – CV 650/750W
    CougarCMD – CMX v3 – GX v3 – GX-S – LX
    DeepcoolDQ-ST – PK-D
    EnermaxRevobron
    EVGASupernova B2 – B5 – GD 2019 – V* – GQ <=750W – BQ – B 700W
    FSP / Fortron / QuanhanHydro GE / Pro
    GamdiasAstrape P1 – Kratos P1 [non-A]
    GigabyteG750H – P650B
    G.SkillMB-G [2]
    InWinA1 Plus – Classic C
    Kolink / CasecomContinuum 1050/1200W [v1, C-PL] – Classic KL-v2
    MontechGamma (II) – Alpha (X)
    MSIMAG A-BN
    MistelVision MX Gold / Platinum
    NZXTC-series Bronze
    PC Power & CoolingSilencer MK III =>750W / Platinum 1050/1200W [FPS-A5M00]
    PC CoolerGI-P
    PowerspecPS-GSM / PS-GFM – PSX-GFM
    RosewillCapstone
    SharkoonWPM Gold Zero – Silentstorm Icewind
    SilentiumPCVero L3 / M3
    SilverstoneSFX-L SX-LPT 1000 – Strider Bronze ST-SF / Gold ST-SF-G
    ThermaltakeSmart BM2 / DPS G Gold X50W / G / Gold X00W / Pro RGB / M =>750W / SP-P 750W – Toughpower DPS G RGB Gold / GX1 (RGB) / SFX [non-‘TT Premium Edition’]
    VingaVPS Gold / Platinum
    XigmatekCerberus (III) S =>550W – Centauro
    ZalmanGigaMax [GVII] – LX 700W – TX

    What are the main differences between Tier A, B, and C PSUs?

    The main differences between Tier A, Tier B, and Tier C PSUs are the quality of the parts used, the level of protection and safety features, and the level of features and performance.

    Tier A PSUs are the best because they have the best performance and features. They are the top of the line. These units are made with high-quality parts that last longer and work better than those in lower-tier units. They also have the best protection and safety features to keep your system and its parts safe.

    Tier B units are still very good but don’t perform as well or have as many features as Tier A units. They are great for systems that don’t need as much power.

    Tier C units are considered entry-level or budget options. They usually have lower performance and fewer features than those in the higher tiers. Tier C PSUs often use cheaper parts that might not last as long or work as well as those in higher-tier units. They might not have the same level of safety and protection, either.

    Should I choose a multi/single-rail switchable, multi-rail, or single-rail PSU?

    A switchable multi/single-rail PSU lets you choose between using more than one 12V rail or just one. If you want more control over how power flows through your system, this feature can help. On the other hand, multi-rail PSUs have more than one 12V rail, which protects against overloading. Single-rail power supplies only have one 12V rail, which makes them more efficient and easier to work with.

    You should always choose a switchable multi/single-rail PSU because it allows you to choose between multiple and single rails, depending on your needs. That’s why It also gives you more protection against overloading. But it’s important to note that single-rail PSUs are also a good choice for distributing power in a way that is simple and easy to control. Ultimately, choosing which of these options will depend on your needs and preferences.

    How do I know if a PSU is the right fit for my system’s power requirements?

    The first step in determining which PSU is best for your system is to determine how much power it needs. You can do this by using a power supply calculator online or by adding up how much power each part of your system needs. Once you have a rough idea of how much power your system needs, you can compare that to how much power the PSU you are thinking about putting out.

    Another important thing to think about is the PSU’s efficiency rating. The PSU is better at turning AC power into DC power if it has a higher efficiency rating. This can help you save money on energy costs and keep your system running cooler.

    You should think about how many connectors and cables the PSU has. Ensure the PSU has enough connectors to support all the parts in your system and that the cables are the right length.

    I think it’s always best to go for a bit more expensive and high-end PSUs because they work better and have more features. They also last longer, which saves you money in the long run. Also, they have better safety features, which are very important to protect your other expensive parts.

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