{"id":361,"date":"2022-03-21T16:26:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T16:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-698089-2344727.cloudwaysapps.com\/2022\/03\/21\/best-psus-for-rtx-2080-and-2080-ti\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T07:13:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T07:13:12","slug":"best-psus-for-rtx-2080-and-2080-ti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/best-psus-for-rtx-2080-and-2080-ti\/","title":{"rendered":"Best PSUs For RTX 2080 And 2080 Ti"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some GPUs need more power, and that\u2019s ok.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been using top-tier GPUs for any length of time, perhaps you\u2019ve noticed that today\u2019s modern options need less power than in years past (Efficiency has improved dramatically!) but they still need a really strong PSU to function.<\/p>\n

Some of the best cards in recent years have came from Nvidia with the new RTX 2080 and RTX 2080 Ti lines. These massive GPUs are not only beefy enough to require a case upgrade, they demand multiple power channels<\/strong>, use a fair amount of electricity, and should be treated well when it comes to keeping them powered.<\/p>\n

In this Hardware Roundup, we\u2019ll cover the best PSU\u2019s we could find for the RTX 2080 and RTX 2080 Ti so you can game flawlessly.<\/p>\n

Why an RTX 2080 or RTX 2080 Ti ?<\/h3>\n

Without a doubt, these are the gold standard of GPUs today. Love them or hate them, any 4K gamer knows he needs to hit a GPU of that quality to get a good experience.<\/p>\n

They also demand a lot of power and unfortunately running out and buying a PSU without any understanding of your system can be a waste of money.<\/p>\n

It might not boot or worse it\u2019ll underperform putting heat, wear, and tear on your system for years.<\/p>\n

Will a Power Supply Unit make my computer faster?<\/h3>\n

Not at all! That really isn\u2019t why people choose to have high-quality Power Supply Units. The reality is that a Power Supply can be your best friend or worst enemy. I remember installing Mass Effect: Andromeda and having my entire computer turn off anytime I booted it up.<\/p>\n

It was a problem with how Mass Effect drew power that not only deeply concerned me in terms of computer safety, I eventually resolved the problem when I bought a new Power Supply.<\/p>\n

Electricity is dangerous and you don\u2019t want to play around with low-quality solutions when it comes to your gaming rig, especially if you\u2019ve put a lot of money into it!<\/p>\n

There is another reason as well. Power Supply units generate quite a bit of heat, that means your desktop is going to have to deal with the heat at some point.<\/p>\n

The most efficient PSU run cool<\/em> and allow desktops to perform without turning into a heat dungeon.<\/p>\n

Low-quality Power Supply Units may in fact raise internal temperatures and cause some overheating. For those who love to overclock and really push desktops to the limit, it\u2019s important to take good precautions with the PSU that you buy.<\/p>\n

Finally, a good PSU will help in efficiency by lowering the overall amount of electricity used. For most users, this is a minimal reason to upgrade but if you are like me and have four desktops at an office, the money adds up running machines every day for years on end. Plus it\u2019s better for the planet.<\/p>\n

The average 625 Watt computer can cost $18 a month with a decent PSU to run. This price can be dropped by adding in better PSU options and if you run a lot of PC\u2019s it may be well worth it.<\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s discuss ratings<\/h3>\n

Power Supply Units have a unique certification system that categorizes them by Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium. This system is ultimately designed to make sure a PSU hits good enough quality to be on the market.<\/p>\n

The system, known as the 80 Plus rating system, quantifies how efficient a PSU is at a power load of 20%, 50%, and 100%. Each rating has different requirements so an 80 Plus Bronze needs to be 82% efficient at 100% load while an 80 Plus Titanium needs to be 94% efficient at 100% load.<\/p>\n

This system helps us pick out the best PSU without running into issues long-term and seeing what ones are best for overclocking.<\/p>\n

Note: We have also written about the PSUs for new 3080\/3090 graphics cards<\/a>, you can check them out by clicking on the hyperlink.<\/p>\n

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