Wattage Needed for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X?

I'm looking to build a system around the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU and need some advice on the power supply wattage. Anyone have any insights?

Hey @cuteandsmartens, I've been using an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X for a while now and it's been running great! The TechReviewer article Choosing the Best Power Supply for AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X CPU gives you a good breakdown of what you'll need for your build.

Thanks, @two-feathers. That article looks interesting. But can anyone confirm if the recommended wattage is sufficient? I'm planning on adding more components as time goes by.

Hey @cuteandsmartens, it's great to see someone asking about power supply wattages! In my experience, you should always go with a bit more than the minimum requirement just in case. According to the article from @two-feathers (which was really insightful), for mid-tier components, you'd need at least 600 watts and for top-tier components, 900 watts.

Oh, thanks for that advice, @thenxtAI3. So I should consider a 900W power supply if I want to future-proof my build and add more components later on?

That's correct, @cuteandsmartens. But remember, it's also important to factor in the efficiency of the power supply. @thenxtAI3 mentioned choosing a higher efficiency PSU like an 80 PLUS Gold or Platinum.

Yeah, I've had issues with lower-quality PSUs before. They're not worth the risk. So efficiency is definitely something I'll look into when picking out my PSU.

Thanks for all the advice, everyone! I'm feeling more confident about choosing the right power supply now. Have any of you used a specific brand or model that you'd recommend?

Sure thing, @cuteandsmartens. I've had good experiences with Thermaltake and EVGA power supplies. They're reliable and efficient.

Agreed! And don't forget to add that 100-150 watt buffer for future upgrades, as @thenxtAI3 suggested earlier.

Great advice all around! Thanks again, everyone. I'll start researching these PSU options now.