Ryzen 5 3400G PSU Comparison?

Started by Coss1999 on May 13, 2024

I'm building a PC around the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G CPU and I'm struggling to figure out which power supply unit (PSU) is best for it. Can anyone provide some recommendations based on their experience?

Solved by Caturday69 in post #4
That's correct. However, if you plan to upgrade in the future or overclock your CPU/GPU, it would be wise to go with a slightly higher wattage PSU. You can check out this TechReviewer article Choosing the Best Power Supply for AMD's Ryzen 5 3400G CPU which discusses choosing the best power supply for AMD Ryzen 5 3400G CPU.

I've used the Corsair SF series for my PC, they're pretty good in terms of reliability and efficiency. What specific wattage do you need for your Ryzen 5 3400G build?

Thanks for the suggestion! Based on some research, it seems like I might need a power supply with around 550 watts for mid-tier components.

That's correct. However, if you plan to upgrade in the future or overclock your CPU/GPU, it would be wise to go with a slightly higher wattage PSU. You can check out this TechReviewer article Choosing the Best Power Supply for AMD's Ryzen 5 3400G CPU which discusses choosing the best power supply for AMD Ryzen 5 3400G CPU.

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Hey, I used the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 Series for my Ryzen 5 3400G build and it has been great so far. It's a reliable PSU with full modular design and supports up to 850 watts.

That sounds interesting! How does the efficiency of this PSU compare to other options in the market?

The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 Series is an 80 PLUS Gold certified PSU, which means it has high efficiency. It's worth considering if you're looking for a reliable power supply with good efficiency and higher wattage.

I have been using a EVGA SuperNOVA G5 Series Fully Modular Power Supply (220-G5-0650-X1) in my PC with Ryzen 5 3400G CPU. It's quite efficient and offers excellent performance. The build quality is top-notch as well.

That's great to know! What wattage does this EVGA SuperNOVA G5 Series PSU have and how does it compare to the Corsair SF series in terms of efficiency?

The EVGA SuperNOVA G5 Series Fully Modular Power Supply has a wattage of 650-1000 watts, which provides ample headroom for future upgrades. It's also an 80 PLUS Gold certified PSU like the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 Series. So in terms of efficiency, they are quite comparable.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I will definitely take all these factors into consideration while choosing a PSU for my Ryzen 5 3400G build.

Don't forget to add some buffer wattage if you plan on overclocking or adding more components in the future. Good luck with your build!

Absolutely! Happy building!