PSU Tier List
A PSU tier list ranks power supplies by electrical performance, protection behavior, build quality and warranty support. A cheap unit can work for years, but it is the one component that can take the rest of a build with it.
The board
PSU starter board and community tiers
The starter board is dated and editorial. An item moves to its community tier after at least three votes; until then its starter tier stays visible.
The maker
Build your own PSU tier list
Start from this roster, add your own items, and share a board that is yours. Saving here does not change the public vote.
Unranked 0
Every roster item is ranked. Add your own below.
Live community vote
Rank every item on the roster
One vote per item per network. Voting again replaces your previous choice. Counts refresh every 15 seconds.
| Item | Starter | Community | Votes | Your vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsair RM850x | S | — | 0 | |
| Corsair RM1000x | S | — | 0 | |
| Corsair HX1200 | S | — | 0 | |
| Seasonic Prime TX-1000 | S | — | 0 | |
| Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 | A | — | 0 | |
| Seasonic Focus GX-850 | A | — | 0 | |
| be quiet! Dark Power 13 | A | — | 0 | |
| be quiet! Straight Power 12 | A | — | 0 | |
| MSI MPG A1000G | A | — | 0 | |
| MSI MEG Ai1300P | A | — | 0 | |
| ASUS ROG Thor 1200P | A | — | 0 | |
| Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 | A | — | 0 | |
| EVGA SuperNOVA G6 | A | — | 0 | |
| Super Flower Leadex VII | A | — | 0 | |
| Super Flower Leadex VII Pro | A | — | 0 | |
| NZXT C1200 | A | — | 0 | |
| FSP Hydro Ti Pro | A | — | 0 | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming 850W | B | — | 0 | |
| Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 | B | — | 0 | |
| EVGA SuperNOVA G7 | B | — | 0 | |
| NZXT C850 | B | — | 0 | |
| Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 | B | — | 0 | |
| XPG Core Reactor II | B | — | 0 | |
| Lian Li Edge | B | — | 0 |
Top of the board
What the board currently rewards
No community votes yet. These are the starter picks from the editorial pass.
Method
How this page is built
01 · Starter board
One dated editorial pass
The board prioritizes stable voltage regulation, sensible protections and a warranty that is actually serviceable. RGB and wattage numbers do not move a unit up unless the electrical platform supports them.
02 · Community vote
Three votes to move
Votes are hashed by network, not stored with an email. An item only gets a community tier after three votes, so one visitor cannot flip the board.
03 · Trend check
Daily, and logged
A daily job checks Google Trends related searches for “tier list” and records the last successful run. It changes the queue and the score, never the roster silently.
What is PSU?
A PSU tier list ranks power supplies by electrical performance, protection behavior, build quality and warranty support. A cheap unit can work for years, but it is the one component that can take the rest of a build with it.
The board prioritizes stable voltage regulation, sensible protections and a warranty that is actually serviceable. RGB and wattage numbers do not move a unit up unless the electrical platform supports them.
This page is not an official ranking from a publisher or developer. It is a dated editorial board plus a public vote, and both are labelled. If a pick looks wrong, vote it down or publish a competing board with the maker.
Reference
What the tiers mean
| Tier | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| S | The best of the best | Reserve it for picks you would recommend without hesitation. |
| A | Excellent | Strong choices that just miss the top spot. |
| B | Solid | Dependable picks with a small catch. |
| C | Average | Works, but nothing stands out. |
| D | Below average | Only in specific cases. |
| F | The bottom band | Hard to recommend when alternatives exist. |
FAQ
PSU tier list questions
Is a higher wattage always better?
No. A well-built 750W unit with good transient response can be safer than a cheap 1000W unit. The board ranks the platform, not the number on the box.
Why is a Tier A unit not automatically S?
S is reserved for units with excellent electrical performance and fewer caveats at the price. Tier A is still a recommendation; the difference is the strength of the evidence.
What is the best PSU tier list?
There is no single authority. This page shows a dated starter board and a separate community vote, so you can see where the editorial ranking and the readers disagree. The maker lets you publish a third opinion in a few minutes.
How is this PSU tier list ranked?
The board prioritizes stable voltage regulation, sensible protections and a warranty that is actually serviceable. RGB and wattage numbers do not move a unit up unless the electrical platform supports them. The starter board is editorial, the community tier appears after at least three votes on an item, and neither is presented as official publisher data.
How often is the PSU tier list updated?
The site checks Google Trends every day for related searches and records the date of the last successful run. Editorial reviews are dated on the page. Community votes update immediately, so a stale starter board is still visibly separate from live opinion.
Can I make my own PSU tier list?
Yes. Open the tier list maker, pick this roster or add your own items, drag them into S through F, then share a link or download a PNG. No account is required to export an image.
What do S, A, B, C, D and F mean?
S is the top band: the picks you would recommend without hesitation. A is excellent, B is solid, C is average, D is below average, and F is the bottom band. The letters are a convention, not a scientific scale.
Is this PSU tier list free?
Yes. Browsing, voting and using the maker are free. There is no paywall on the board and no account wall on the PNG export.
Updates
Page history
Trend observations are recorded automatically. An editorial note appears here when the board is reviewed.
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Make your own PSU tier list
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