Should I get a new PSU

[bwalker36]

So I impulse ordered a PNY 5090 OC.  I kinda forgot they have the newer connectors and I have a 1k Leadex super flower.  I only have three NVME drives, and a few fans including an arctic 360 cooler for my cpu.  Should I go bigger, or go for one that has the native connectors or is the adapter good to go?

 

 

If I should change, what should I look into been a while since I bought a PSU.

Edited July 10 by bwalker36

[Fluxmaven]

How old is your PSU? Which Leadex do you have? Super Flower makes really good PSUs. If yours is getting up there in years, might be worth it for peace of mind to upgrade. Leadex VII XP 1200W is a great option that gets you the new connector and a little bit more wattage. They also have the Leadex VII XG 1300W that sometimes goes on sale a bit cheaper. I've had one on my test bench for over a year now with great results. 

 

The adapter works fine, just doesn't look as nice as a dedicated cable. 

 

 

[bwalker36]

I don't remember how old it is to be honest.  I thin it was new around the 3080 becuase I had to replace my Seasonic prime as it couldn't handle the transient power spikes and my computer would shut down.  I got if from someone here or from OCN.  Its Specifically is model SF-1000F14MP.  

 

I have it hooked up and it seems to running great.  My plan was to replace it with another superflower but I wasn't sure what one to get.  I'll loo at the two you suggested.  I panic bought a Asus rog strix 1200w but I might cancel that lol. 

 

Edit:  I cancelled the Asus picked up the 1300w GX.  The other one has weird universal 9pins that creeped me out and was more expensive.  I also def need a new one cause within the next year I'm gonna set my son up with a desktop and I'll need a PSU since the seasonic I have won't work for the 3080 (and I lost he cables)

Edited July 11 by bwalker36

[ozlay]

Be quiet! dark power pro 13 1300w.

Superflower Leadex VII XG 1300w

Superflower Leadex VII XP PRO

Edited July 13 by ozlay

[alex1092]

You're mostly good to go with your current 1k Leadex PSU, especially if it's in good condition and has strong +12V rail performance. The adapter that comes with the PNY 5090 OC should work fine as long as you connect all required PCIe cables separately from the PSU (not daisy-chained). Just make sure airflow is clear and cables are secure.

That said, if you prefer a cleaner build or peace of mind, a newer ATX 3.0 PSU with a native 12VHPWR connector could be worth upgrading to. Look for something 850W–1000W+, ATX 3.0 certified, and from a trusted brand (like Seasonic, Corsair, Super Flower’s newer models, etc.).