Best PSU For RTX 3090

Corsair RM750x

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Corsair | Wattage: 750 | Design: Modular

Of course, I had to start my list with a Corsair product, and trust me, guys, they never disappoint me. If you have read other reviews on this site, you guys might know how the Corsair RM750x is my favorite all-time PSU because it is the overall best PSU for 3090.

The power supply didn’t cost me more than $90; still, the quality and finish are just like those high-end power supplies. If I have to give my honest opinion about the build and quality, I would say it’s 10/10 because there is nothing I would like to complain about here.

Additionally, I like how this PSU is all black. My wife loves black color, and for that reason, she was trying to build up a PC case that has everything black, and the Corsair RM750x in that field didn’t disappoint me.
The next thing is the installation part that we will discuss. The installation itself was as easy as a breeze.

Like my wife herself had this one installed in her PC case, and she told me that the process is a snap. I also liked how every port and cable that came with this PSU was clearly labeled.

Plus, the built-in quality for all the cables that came with this PSU was amazing. I like how the SATA cables had these multiple connectors, which made the chaining process much more manageable.

I liked how the RM750X design was modular; it actually gave me the option of adding any of the 5 Corsair wireless modules for the RM750X. Each module is unique and brings its own unique functionality and form factor.

Oh, and by the way, guys, this power supply is rated at 80 PLUS Platinum, which means it’s efficient, and the efficiency rating is not misleading. I know many of you might not care about that, but it was still an awesome thing for me as I am cutting down on energy.

For the test part, I tried playing games on this one and edited a few videos. During every task, the PSU gave a smooth performance. There were zero crashes, and that was what my main concern was because everyone hates it when your PC crashes during an important game.

Now let me share my experience with the noise part. So, guys, my wife already had this PSU which literally sounded like a fighter jet, and this time, I had planned to not torture her with that noise anymore.

Thankfully the RM750x gave me a near silent operation. Yes, I know it had this humming noise, but it wasn’t bad.

Finally, I am going to end the review for this RM750x with a note that if you want a PSU that literally has zero cons, then go for this. Like it had no issues; it ran smoothly and had no noise, and most importantly, it is modular, and oh wait, the price? That’s another fantastic thing about it, so grab it now!

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS PSU?

Corsair’s RM750x PC power supply is a good unit. The wire management is easy and works well. There is no downside to this PSU, which is the best thing about it, and I can see myself going for it again and again!

Cooler Master MasterWatt 750

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Cooler Master | Wattage: 750W | Design: Semi modular

I know the struggle behind building an affordable PC that simultaneously works like a beast. Even though I think the power supply is one thing you must spend on without thinking twice, I wanted to find a pick that would cost as low as $80.

The Cooler Master MasterWatt is one excellent best-budget PSU for 3090. It has its pros and cons, but the price is indeed competitive. And everyone out there searching for an entry-level PSU for their PC build, this is it!

In terms of appearance, I would like to talk about nothing much. It’s just that typical power supply with black color and nothing more. And guys, what else could be there on a power supply.

One thing that I didn’t like here was its semi-modular design. I mean, yes, it works well for gamers and power-hungry applications. However, guys, there is something about the semi-modular design that I don’t like. But hey, if previously you have been using a semi-modular PSU, this might work for you.

MasterWatt 750 power supply came with an 8-pin ATX cable and a modular SATA power cable. The motherboard power connector is located on the rear panel of the PSU. Everything was fine until I had to install this one.

Now, I had a very tough time installing this one, and this was all due to the thick cables that came along with this PSU. These cables were indeed a hassle to set up in my wife’s compact PC case. It literally took me about 5 hours to figure out how to manage all the cables in a neat and tidy manner.

The performance of this PSU was not top-notch, but it wasn’t low either. I would say it had this mid-tier performance, and guys, at this price point, you cannot complain about the running speed and other features.

Okay, so my wife is an overclocking enthusiast, so I had to test this PSU with RTX 3090 while the system was overclocked. Unfortunately, the performance was really poor.

The PSU crashed several times until I had to completely shut off the system and reset the system to factory defaults. And not only this, it turned a tad hot after being overclocked too, so overclocking with this PSU is a clear no-no, fellow!

For the noise part, it was all well when I didn’t overclock the system. There were no weird noises, even though I played Fortnite for hours. But then, as I overclocked it, the PSU made some strange swirling noise that was incredibly annoying. And I even asked my Reddit fam if I could fix them; they had been facing the same problem.

I would not say Cooler Master MasterWatt is not a suitable power supply. Instead, I recommend this one to everyone willing to play mid-tier games and perform the usual tasks using the RTX 3090. But if you are a severe overclocker, just stay away from this one!

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS PSU?

Overall the Cooler Master MasterWatt works well; you can easily pair it up along a 3090. However, bear in mind that it might, at times, get hot. Purchasing a good CPU cooler along might be a wise decision. Also, if you are an overclocker, avoid getting this one and look at another PSU on this list.

Seasonic Prime TX-750

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Seasonic | Wattage: 750W | Design: Modular

Here comes the well-known Seasonic Prime TX-750 as a premium power supply for 3090. Seasonic is unbeatable, and it is entirely silent on high-medium loads. I’ve been using it for almost two years with no problems.

The Seasonic power supply is the original. It employs high-quality Japanese capacitors, APFC MOSFETS from Germany, and Infineon from the United States. Now I’ll go over some of the additional characteristics of this PSU and why it’s one of the best power supplies available.

Numerous publications awarded Seasonic high grades for their fanless power supplies (which I had never heard of previously) and their power supplies with fans. Their efficiency and warranty were both outstanding. Why not enjoy it? Well, the price is a touch steep. You get what you pay for, right?

So, what do you get? A completely silent power supply! My computer’s old power supply was the loudest component. Still, I had no idea how loud it was until I installed the Seasonic. I no longer notice the alleged “electrical hum.”

I saw how much more efficient the vampire drain is than my old power supply, which I didn’t believe was a problem until I looked at it. When I wasn’t using the computer, I always turned the power supply switch off to save electricity.

Even when the computer was turned off, my old power supply required 3-4 watts. The Seasonic used less than half a watt when the computer was shut off, which was a huge benefit.

Now comes the poor side of this PSU, so first and foremost, I didn’t like the wires. I apologize, but they were really muscular and felt cheaply manufactured. Another flaw was that the cable was a little too short. But at this price range, with this fantastic performance, I can manage it.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS PSU?

The Seasonic Prime TX-750 appeals to me due to its changeable fans and excellent performance. However, you need to exercise caution with the wires to avoid destroying them because they are exceedingly weak and somewhat beefy.

Thermaltake Toughpower Power Supply

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Thermaltake | Wattage: 850W | Design: Full modular

Now the Thermaltake Toughpower power supply is one PSU I am definitely getting for my wife’s 3090 because it is literally whispered quiet. My wife’s previous PSU made weird noises that she used to complain about daily. Keep reading to know why Thermaltake is one of the best Zero Fan PSUs for 3090.

First of all, I would like to talk about the installation part. Thermaltake power supplies are usually easy to install, and there is no rocket science behind putting them up to work.

Oh, and yes, the logo is printed upside down, so if you mount it upside down, the logo would appear best. But as my wife’s PC case was not so huge, I didn’t do anything unusual even though I wanted to install it on the top but never mind.

Now my favorite part about this PSU was its design, it is entirely modular, and I guess that’s why the installation part wasn’t a hassle. If you want to avoid the hassle of arranging cables and ports, then a fully modular design would work best for you.

Next, I would appreciate the manufacturers’ quality of this power supply’s cables. Literally, the power cables with the Thermaltake Tough power are some of the best quality cables, and the length was standard too.

And guys, if you have a 3090 or 3080, this PSU would work well for you because it comes with three 8pin connectors. GPUs that mostly require 3 power connections would get along this PSU ideally.

Okay, one thing I always say is to measure a PC component before you purchase it. Now, this PSU did fit nicely into my wife’s compact PC case, but some mini PC cases might not be able to fit this PSU.

Performance was smooth, and there were no glitches, even under load. I tried playing games and ray tracing, but the results were amazing. Even the overclocked system was running well here.

Whisper quiet operation is the reason I got this power supply. It literally didn’t have any noise, guys, even under load after running it for hours and hours. Even after overclocking, the PSU remained calm and cool. Under turbo mode, the noise was audible, but then guys, it gives this awesome performance, so I am happy with it.

The PSU here is a bit expensive but gives out the best performance, so it is worth every penny. There is no drawback except one thing I would like to mention is that the cables were a bit sharp at the ends so be careful while handling it.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS PSU?

The Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 is easy to install and delivers top performance. The installation is a breeze but be careful while handling the cables as they are sharp. But I think that is not a big issue; overall, it is a good one.

ASUS ROG Thor 850 Power Supply

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: ASUS | Wattage: 850W | Design: Fully modular

Now, this pick was dedicated to my gaming fellows. ASUS ROG Thor 850 is the best power supply for gaming; it has some positive points and negative points that I came across after testing it. Keep on reading to know everything about this amazing PSU.

First, I would like to praise the aesthetics, because they were terrific! I don’t usually admire a PC component’s aesthetics because performance excites me the most. But I think the aesthetics here were actually a cherry on top.

The RGBA LEDs on this power supply are pretty responsive. The RGB cord is present, but I recommend connecting it before installing it. Of course, you don’t have to plug it in. Still, if you don’t, it will continually be red, and even though I have pretty flexible fingers, it was challenging to plug in.

Installation was a bit of a hassle, and I think it would have been easier if the cables were high quality. The wires that came with this power supply do not feel as high quality as the power supply itself, nor bend as much, but they look beautiful.

These cables are also quite long, especially considering my case is a mid-tower ATX case. These would most likely be easy-to-access components in total tower cases equipped with an eATX motherboard, eliminating the need for cable extensions.

This power supply includes everything you need to organize your cords and the hard drive power cable, which is the same as the fan power cable. Organizing it was okay but plugging it was actually a headache.

So, I tested this PSU with one of my wife’s favorite games, Roblox. I tried having this PSU run for about 8 hours and didn’t turn it off in between that time. During this whole time, the PSU was running smoothly, and zero crashes or glitches were reported.

The Thor 850 is a fully modular power supply; again, I love modular designs, and that’s why I loved this PSU. This PSU also has an 80 PLUS Bronze certified efficiency and the best possible thermal design to give you maximum performance and a whisper-quiet operation.

I mean, the fans here were actually silent. Even though it still has this 0 dB button, the fans had zero noise while they were running under load. With its high-quality design and efficient operation, this power supply will be an excellent choice for demanding computer users who love to play games.

For me, the braided cables were a drawback. They only provide one 24-pin connector, two PCIe slots, and two CPU sockets. This implies that none of your Molex, SATA, or additional PCIe wires are braided!! All you had to do, Asus, was braid a few extra cables.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS PSU?

Only go for the ASUS ROG Thor 850 if you can adequately manage the cable. It is a powerful PSU for every kind of graphics card, including 3090.

Corsair RMX Series, RM850x,Power Supply

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Corsair | Wattage: 850W | Design: Modular

If you remember, I previously reviewed a brother of this RM850x, the RM750x. But many of you guys asked me to share some powerful picks from Corsair, so here is the RM850x, a powerful and best PSU for 3090, one of our editor’s choices.

It does look like your typical RM750x from the appearance. It has this exact color design but is much more powerful than its younger brother. And because of this, you can expect the performance to be top-notch.

I had a Corsair HX850 as my first modular power supply, so when it came time to assemble my Wife’s PC, I chose this RM850x variant. It was entirely modular, whisper quiet, not too huge, and had every connector you could want.

But what makes this machine unique is that it has TWO CPU connectors! So you may attach it to a motherboard through an 8 pin and 4pin CPU connector. If you’re serious about overclocking with an i9 or Ryzen 3900+, this is the PSU.

My only complaint was that the connections had a tough wrap near the plug ends. While I could still make a clean wire in a case, these silly rigid wraps restricted me from twisting or curling the cables such that they didn’t stick straight to the side for a couple inches before returning to being a standard cable.

Built-in cables are well-designed; SATA cables feature many ports on one cable, allowing for extremely simple chaining. However, for my wife, the non-labeled cables were sometimes tricky to locate on the PC.

I liked the modular design, which allowed me to upgrade as I went with all of the included cables. I tried to test and certify each cable in the series individually for quality and performance.

Of course, it is Corsair, so there were no crashes, glitches, or blackouts. And then the noise level was almost completely silent. Like it is not a dead silent PSU, the noise level was minimal, which I loved here.

This power supply fixed my problem with an underpowered video card. Modular connections are also appealing. It includes more than you will require. Unfortunately, it did not have the power connector for my DVD drive, which was disappointing. Still, I didn’t expect them to cover every setup.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS PSU?

Corsair has never left us disappointed. It has a decent wattage and a fully modular design. However, the installation is a bit tricky at first, but with the right help, it will be all okay.

Be quiet! BN642 Power Supply

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Be Quiet | Wattage:750W | Design: Modular

You guys might be thinking how I haven’t yet included the best pick on the list. So, here is one of the best PSUs for 3090, the Be Quiet BN642. If you guys have read other of my articles for power supplies, you would know that after Corsair’s, I am going to rely on one power supply, which is the Be Quiet ones.

So it had this black matte finish on the outside. It also came with a fan and lots of ports on one side. Overall the design wasn’t something that concerned me because this product is a total beast, very quiet, mighty, and at a reasonable price for the quality.

The installation was easy, but I guess some compact mini-cases would have difficulty adjusting this one. But then, I always advise you to measure the available space in your PC case before you purchase a PC component.

My only complaint is that it didn’t come with a cable to power the second graphics card like I had to purchase one separately. The cables that came with it all have two GPU hookups, so I’m left with a tie strap over excess cable inside my case, which completely defeats the idea of totally modular cables.

Another problem I encountered was a lack of product information. I shouldn’t have to look for information about the motherboard cable on the internet. Of course, I liked the design of this PSU.

And guys have guessed that It is a fully modular power supply unit with high-quality components. A built-in fan controller lets you fine-tune the airflow to fit your system needs. In contrast, the included cable management system will help keep your cables organized.

This is by far the greatest power supply I’ve ever found. It is really quiet and well-made. I generally use Seasonic, but I will definitely switch to this one from now on. If this power supply is quiet enough for me, it will be quiet enough for you. Simply buy it. Worth every penny and more.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS PSU?

Be Quiet Straight power works well; it is energy efficient and gets along 3090 way too well. We think the cable quality could be improved; other than that, it is a beast for gaming rigs.