People often neglect the power supply and settle for a cheap one. But this is something you should strictly avoid.
Low-grade PSUs tend to cut corners. Not only do such PSUsperform badlywhen functional, they can also put yourentire PC at riskwhen they die.
I can never forget how I cheaped out on a power supply and blew it along withmy 2080 Ti.So, speaking from experience, let me tell you why you should not skimp on your power supply.
Energy Wastage and Higher Electricity Bills
If you opt for a cheaper PSU, you’ll most likely have reducedpower supply efficiency.
A PSU lacking 80 PLUS efficiencywastes more powerin comparison to the80 PLUS certified ones.
This not only contributes to the higher carbon footprint but alsosurges your electricity bills.
Assuming the electricity rate is $0.15 kW/h, and you use your computer for 6 hours a day, a 10% difference in the PSU efficiency can save you around $12 per annum.
80 PLUS efficiency should not be underestimated whilechoosing a power supply.
Overheating and Unexpected Shutdowns
This mostly happens if you have anunderpowered PSU.
A power supply working at full load causesoverheatingand increases fan noise. Sometimes,clickingandbuzzing soundsas well.
In case the system demands more power than the PSU’s rated capacity, you’ll also encounterunexpected restarts, shutdowns, and BSODs.
That’s why you should always leave enough wiggle room whilegetting a PSU. Aheadroom of 15-20%is generally preferred.
Limited Upgradability
