Best PSU for Intel Core i5-13600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Configuration Analysis
Recommended Power Supplies
CORSAIR RM750e (2025) Fully Modular Low-Noise ATX Power Supply with 12V-2×6 Cable – ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Compliant, Cybenetics Gold Efficiency, 105°C-Rated Capacitors, Modern Standby Mode – Black
Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully Modular ATX 750W Power Supply – 80 Plus Gold – Ultra Quiet – Zero RPM, PS-TPD-0750FNFAGU-P
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply – Full Modular – 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W – Compact Size – ATX PSU – 10 Year Warranty
Comparison Table
| Model | Wattage | Efficiency | Form Factor | Modularity | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORSAIR RM750e (2025) Fully Modular Low-Noise ATX Power Supply with 12V-2×6 Cable – ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Compliant, Cybenetics Gold Efficiency, 105°C-Rated Capacitors, Modern Standby Mode – Black | 750W | 80+ Gold | ATX | Full-Modular | $99.99 | Overall Value |
| Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully Modular ATX 750W Power Supply – 80 Plus Gold – Ultra Quiet – Zero RPM, PS-TPD-0750FNFAGU-P | 750W | 80+ Gold | ATX | Full-Modular | $81.99 | Energy Efficiency |
| MSI MAG A750GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply – Full Modular – 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W – Compact Size – ATX PSU – 10 Year Warranty | 750W | 80+ Gold | ATX | Full-Modular | $94.99 | Energy Efficiency |
Why This Wattage?
Power Calculation
The recommended PSU wattage is calculated based on the total power draw of your CPU (Intel Core i5-13600K) and GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080), plus approximately 100W for other components like motherboard, memory, and storage devices.
Extra Headroom
We add an additional 25% headroom to ensure optimal efficiency, handle power spikes, and allow for future upgrades. This ensures your system runs stable and your PSU operates in its optimal efficiency range.
Efficiency Standards
We recommend power supplies with 80 Plus certification, which represents higher energy efficiency and more reliable performance. Power supplies are most efficient at 50-60% load, so having adequate headroom is important.
Usage Scenarios
4K Gaming
Your system can handle 4K gaming at high frame rates with max settings in most modern titles.
Content Creation
Perfect for video editing, 3D rendering, and streaming simultaneously.
Multi-tasking
Run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without performance drops.
Installation Tips
Position Properly
Most cases have a dedicated PSU bay at the bottom. Ensure the PSU fan is facing down if your case has bottom ventilation, allowing it to draw cool air from outside.
Cable Management
With modular PSUs, connect only the cables you need. Route cables behind the motherboard tray when possible for better airflow and cleaner appearance.
Proper Connections
Ensure all power connectors are fully seated and locked. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 will require dedicated PCIe power connectors from the PSU.
Test Before Completing
Before fully closing your case, connect the essential components and test that your system boots correctly with the new power supply.