Question PSU Tiers

[mahin1384]

Hey fellow PC builders,

I wanted to ask: what do you think about categorizing PSUs into tiers? I've heard of the Cultists Tier List and also psu prices to go alongside it. Has anyone else used this site or similar tier lists for PSU shopping?

Also, for those who have used tier lists, how much do you factor them into your final decision vs. other criteria like specific features or brand preferences?

 

[BoomerD]

PSU tier lists are pretty accurate. I tend to refer to them when buying power supplies.

While the PSU isn't "sexy" like a fancy graphics card or CPU, it's basically the heart of your system. Don't cheap out on it.

 

[manly]

I would recommend buying anything in Tier A, unless you have a very good reason to pick something lower.

Beyond that, you can find some high quality reviews at Hardware Busters.

Aris, who runs this site, does PSU certifications for Cybenetics. This is pretty much the gold standard of testing nowadays, so you can't go wrong with the recommendations of Hardware Busters.*

Best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x Ready PSU Picks 2024 – Hardware Busters - Hardware Busters

Hardware Busters - Best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x Ready PSU Picks 2024 – Hardware Busters - Best Picks

hwbusters.com

Within that group of best PSUs, you can decide for yourself if a specific model fits you best.

* Background here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterra...rdware_busters_owner_of_cybenetics_80_rating/

 

[mahin1384]

I would recommend buying anything in Tier A, unless you have a very good reason to pick something lower.

Beyond that, you can find some high quality reviews at Hardware Busters.

Aris, who runs this site, does PSU certifications for Cybenetics. This is pretty much the gold standard of testing nowadays, so you can't go wrong with the recommendations of Hardware Busters.*

Best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x Ready PSU Picks 2024 – Hardware Busters - Hardware Busters

Hardware Busters - Best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x Ready PSU Picks 2024 – Hardware Busters - Best Picks

hwbusters.com

Within that group of best PSUs, you can decide for yourself if a specific model fits you best.

* Background here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterra...rdware_busters_owner_of_cybenetics_80_rating/

Thanks for the resource, i'll check it out!