Rule of Thumb:
Take the minimum PSU listed on the box and add 200–250 watts of headroom.
Examples:
| GPU Box Minimum | Real-World Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 650W | 850W |
| 750W | 850–1000W |
| 850W | 1000–1200W |
If you are using:
Intel i7 / i9
AMD Ryzen 7 / 9
Overclocking
Multiple drives / RGB / capture cards
High-refresh or multi-monitor setups
Add an additional +100W beyond the table above.