TechSpot PC Buying Guide: 1H 2023

[ddferrari]

Seasonic Focus 850W Platinum review. Score: 98/100

Seasonic Focus Plus 850W Platinum PSU Review

Today we are reviewing the Seasonic Focus Plus 850W Platinum power supply that retails for $140 and comes with 10 years of warranty. The Focus Plus 850W Platinum PSU comes in a fully modular design, a 140mm deep footprint and uses all high-quality Japanese capacitors.

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There isn't a better brand out there. Clearly, Corsair knows this or they wouldn't be putting their name on Seasonic-built PSUs.

 

[3ogdy]

When I'm building a PC for value, I'm going to max out on the CPU/GPU and get the cheapest possible rest of the components. This usually means I can go up a tier on the GPU let's say, who cares about an expensive PC case with RGB LEDs all over the place. I can upgrade those quality of life components later as I please.

It's not really a great idea to cheap out on PSU or mobo. I built some computers years ago that specifically sacrificed PSU knowing very well that the first component to break down would probably be the PSU (and it was!). Depending on the motherboard and the use case scenario, some motherboards will provide better performance or longevity, but that's another story.

 

[ddferrari]

It's not really a great idea to cheap out on PSU or mobo. I built some computers years ago that specifically sacrificed PSU knowing very well that the first component to break down would probably be the PSU (and it was!). Depending on the motherboard and the use case scenario, some motherboards will provide better performance or longevity, but that's another story.

I agree, a fancy mobo is not necessary, but it should still be a reputable brand, like a budget Gigabyte.

The PSU, on the other hand, should not be skimped on. Clean, steady power will keep your rig alive for far longer than you will ever flog it. Power fluctuations are the death of electronics!

 

[MarkJMJ]

Anyone else itching for an update to this guide 7 months later? I know I am!

 

[Julio Franco]

Anyone else itching for an update to this guide 7 months later? I know I am!

It's now in the works