I think i may have bought the wrong power supply. Did i?

[nick1302]

A friend put a build together for me on pc part picker. When I was ready to buy the power supply. It said it was compatible. I clicked on it, and it brought me to amazon, and I chose the first option. All the options showed different wattage. Does it matter what one I ordered? Do you think they are all compatible, or should I have done more research. I'm afraid that I spent almost $600 on the wrong one. I'm sorry I'm not explaining this well. Im not very experienced when it comes to computers.

https://imgur.com/a/k5SKPYw

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[Colif]

. I'm afraid that I spent almost $600 on the wrong one.

price only shows as 113?

it doesn't look that bad - https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/10546/msi-mag-a850gl-850-watt-80-plus-gold-atx-3-0-psu/index.html

I can't comment on if its a waste of money without knowing rest of system. The PC will only use the power it needs, so having more than you need isn't a waste of power as such.

 

[nick1302]

price only shows as 113?

it doesn't look that bad - https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/10546/msi-mag-a850gl-850-watt-80-plus-gold-atx-3-0-psu/index.html

I can't comment on if its a waste of money without knowing rest of system. The PC will only use the power it needs, so having more than you need isn't a waste of power as such.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/82fKsh

 

[Colif]

well, the corsair calculator only recommends a 650watt for that but also shows an 850. Having more than you need gives space for possible future upgrades

Could be worse, could have ordered too small a PSU.

Careful buying hardware
Check you are right before clicking purchase.

 

[GaryGlove]

well, the corsair calculator only recommends a 650watt for that but also shows an 850. Having more than you need gives space for possible future upgrades

Could be worse, could have ordered too small a PSU.

Careful buying hardware
Check you are right before clicking purchase.

Is there any downside to having more power than needed? Other than cost.

 

[COLGeek]

Is there any downside to having more power than needed? Other than cost.

No, not really. The system will only draw what it needs, not the max all the time.