
In the old days (well, perhaps ten or fifteen years ago), the responsibility fell to the would-be PC builder to manually calculate how much power their new gaming rig would require. As with those, there are tiers that relate to different budgets, but quality and capability are what you should focus on. The issue here is more complex than that and choosing the right PSU for your computer should be considered as important as getting the right GPU and CPU. Many believe that getting a 500-600W unit will be sufficient and they don’t give it much more thought. The reason why PSUs are often overlooked is that they aren’t very expensive and there is a large variety of them, so people approach this subject with an air of nonchalance. Keep reading to find out which calculator you should use. Power supply calculators tell you exactly what you need to know to make the right choice when buying a PSU.

Building a new PC is a process that presents many challenges, but choosing an appropriate PSU ( power supply unit) is often overlooked.
