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Best PSU for AMD RX 9070

AMD presents its new mid-range GPU, the Radeon RX 9070. So, maybe you're considering building a new setup around this GPU or upgrading your current setup, and you're wondering which power supply you should buy. Let's take a look at the different options for the best power supply, and discover which one is right for you.

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AMD RX 9070 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (For best performance)
  • 650W power supply or greater
  • 2 x PCIe 8-pin

Best fully modular ATX PSU for AMD RX 9070 : CORSAIR RM750x

RM750x will be the optimal choice if you are looking for a fully modular PSU. The RM750x is also 80 PLUS gold and Cybenetics gold-rated for efficiency, and scores an A from Cybenetics in their noise levels testing too.

CORSAIR RM750x specs

As most of you are interested in the specific cables each PSU comes with, we've included a table with the cable configuration and for those who are interested purely in technical data we add the power table. We’ll include these specs for the other PSUs we recommend too.

CORSAIR RM750x Cable Configuration

Cable Type

Description

Length

Cable Quantity

Embossed

ATX Cable (24-pin)

610mm ± 10mm

1

Embossed

EPS / ATX 12V 8-pin (4+4)

750mm ± 10mm

2

Embossed

12V-2x6 Cable (12+4)

650mm ± 10mm

1

Embossed

PCIe 8-pin (6+2)

650mm ± 10mm

3

Embossed

SATA (4 SATA)

850mm ± 10mm

2

Embossed

PATA (3 PATA)

750mm ± 10mm

1

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CORSAIR RM750x Power Table

Rail

+3.3V

+5V

+12V

+5Vsb

Max Current

20A

20A

62.5A

3A

Max Combined Wattage

150W

750W

15W

750W

Best fully modular SFX PSU for AMD RX 9070: CORSAIR SF750

The fully modular CORSAIR SF750 is Cybernetics Platinum-rated for efficiency and A- for noise. This makes it the best partner for the rising small form factor PC, even with the very small size it does not compromise for performance or silence and keeps up with the latest standards: ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1. perfect for people wanting to fit AMD's newest GPUs into small form factor case.

CORSAIR SF750 Cable Configuration

Cable type

Description

Length

Cable Quantity

Sleeved

ATX CABLE 24-Pin (24)

300mm ± 10mm

1

Sleeved

EPS/ATX12V CABLE 8-Pin (4+4)

400mm ± 10mm

1

Sleeved

12V-2x6 Cable (12+4)

400mm ± 10mm

2

Sleeved

PCIe 8-pin (6+2) (6+2)

500mm ± 10mm

1

Sleeved

PCIe 8-pin (6+2)

400mm ± 10mm

2

Sleeved

SATA (4 SATA - Straight)

445mm ± 10mm

1

Sleeved

SATA (4 SATA - Right-angled)

445mm ± 10mm

1

Sleeved

PATA (3 PATA)

330mm ± 10mm

1

CORSAIR SF750 Power Table

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Rail +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb
Max current 20A 20A 62.5A 3A
Max combined wattage 130W 750W 15W
750W

Best 650W PSU for AMD RX 9070: CORSAIR RM650e

If you only upgrade your PC reasonably, then a 650W PSU will still be good. The RM650e offers the staples of reliability, full modularity, 80 PLUS® Gold efficiency certification, and minimal noise for your setup.

CORSAIR RM650e Cable Configuration

Cable Type Description Length Cable Quantity
Sleeved ATX Cable (24-pin) 610mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved EPS / ATX 12V 8-pin (4+4) (4+4) 750mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved 12V-2x6 Cable (12+4) 650mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved 12V-2x6 to PCIe 8-pin (6+2) (6+2) 650mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved SATA (4 SATA Straight) 750mm ± 10mm 2
Sleeved SATA/PATA (2 SATA Straight / 2 PATA) 750mm ± 10mm 1

CORSAIR RM650e Power Table

RM650e
Rail +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb
Max Current 20A 20A 62.5A 3A
Max Combined Wattage 110W 650W 15W
650W

Budget PSU for AMD RX 9070: CORSAIR CX650M

If you're looking to save a buck for your new setup but still need reliable PSU to power your new AMD card, you’ll lose the fully modularity, the latest ATX 3.1 certification and have only the Bronze 80+ efficiency rate compare to the previous model, but the CX650M will still cover you to deliver enough power.

CORSAIR CX650M Cable Configuration

Cable Type Description Length Cable Quantity
Sleeved Fixe ATX Cable (24-pin) 610mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved Fixe EPS / ATX 12V 8-pin (4+4) 650mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved EPS / ATX 12V 8-pin (4+4) 650mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved PCIe 8-pin (6+2) (6+2) 650mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved SATA (4 SATA Right Angle) 700mm ± 10mm 1
Sleeved PATA (3 PATA) 750mm ± 10mm 1
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CORSAIR CX650M Power Table

Rail +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb
Max Current 20A 20A 54A 3A
Max Combined Wattage 130W 648W 15W
650W

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