Buying Guide
The Best Power Supplies for the RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti
Five 550W and 650W units for the RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti, which NVIDIA pairs with 550W, compared on warranty and price.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
NVIDIA recommends a 550W power supply for the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti. Most versions use a single 8-pin plug, so check the connector on your card.
We compared wattage, connectors and ratings from the power supply listings against the card maker's guidance; we did not load-test these units.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best Match for an RTX 4060
MONTECH Century II 550W
550W Gold with a 10-year warranty.
Best for: Most RTX 4060 builds.
Our take Check price for MONTECH Century II 550W (opens in a new tab)
Best 650W Step-Up
MONTECH Century II 650W
650W with a 10-year warranty.
Best for: Future upgrades.
Our take Check price for MONTECH Century II 650W (opens in a new tab)
Best be quiet! Pick
be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W
Two PCIe 8-pin connectors plus a 12V-2x6.
Best for: Quiet builds.
Our take Check price for be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W (opens in a new tab)
Best White Pick
SAMA GT650 White
A white fully modular unit.
Best for: White builds.
Our take Check price for SAMA GT650 White (opens in a new tab)
Best Cable Kit
Seasonic CORE GX-650 (ATX 3.1)
A 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable in the box.
Best for: Flexible cabling.
Our take Check price for Seasonic CORE GX-650 (ATX 3.1) (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550W Gold with a 10-year warranty. | Most RTX 4060 builds. | Check price for MONTECH Century II 550W (opens in a new tab) |
| 650W with a 10-year warranty. | Future upgrades. | Check price for MONTECH Century II 650W (opens in a new tab) |
| Two PCIe 8-pin connectors plus a 12V-2x6. | Quiet builds. | Check price for be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W (opens in a new tab) |
| A white fully modular unit. | White builds. | Check price for SAMA GT650 White (opens in a new tab) |
| A 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable in the box. | Flexible cabling. | Check price for Seasonic CORE GX-650 (ATX 3.1) (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best Match for an RTX 40601 of 5
MONTECH Century II 550W on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Montech's Century II 550W is a fully modular 80 Plus Gold unit with a native 12V-2x6 cable and a 10-year warranty, unusual at this wattage.
Best for
- Most RTX 4060 builds.
Skip if
- Skip it if rated output matters most to you; the MONTECH Century II 650W offers 650W.
Why we like it
Its 135mm FDB fan has a zero RPM mode, and it uses 100% Japanese capacitors. The silver metallic finish is MONTECH's signature look. It is ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 ready with a 12V-2x6 cable.
On rated output it trails the group at 550W, while the MONTECH Century II 650W offers 650W. It also offers a 135mm fan that can stop at low load. The MONTECH Century II 550W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter.
No depth is rated for the MONTECH Century II 550W, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper SAMA GT650 White and the pricier MONTECH Century II 650W, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Wattage: 550W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables: 1
- Warranty: 10 years
- 80 Plus rating: Gold
- ATX version: ATX 3.1
- Form factor: ATX
- Cabling: Fully modular
- Fan: 135mm
- Fan stop: Yes
- Colour: Black
Pros
- A 550W rating
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- A 10-year warranty
- ATX 3.1 compliance
Cons
- Rated output trails the MONTECH Century II 650W (650W)
- Costs more than the SAMA GT650 White at the time of writing
Best 650W Step-Up2 of 5
MONTECH Century II 650W on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Montech's Century II 650W brings a native 12V-2x6 cable, fully modular cables and a 10-year warranty to a low-cost 80 Plus Gold unit.
Best for
- Future upgrades.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the SAMA GT650 White was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its 135mm FDB fan has a zero RPM mode, and it uses 100% Japanese capacitors. On rated output it ties with the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W, the SAMA GT650 White and the Seasonic CORE GX-650 at 650W. The MONTECH Century II 650W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter.
No depth is rated for the MONTECH Century II 650W, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper MONTECH Century II 550W and the pricier be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Wattage: 650W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables: 1
- Warranty: 10 years
- 80 Plus rating: Gold
- ATX version: ATX 3.1
- Form factor: ATX
- Cabling: Fully modular
- Fan: 135mm
- Fan stop: Yes
- Colour: Black
Pros
- A 650W rating
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- A 10-year warranty
- ATX 3.1 compliance
Cons
- Costs more than the SAMA GT650 White at the time of writing
Best be quiet! Pick3 of 5
be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
be quiet!'s Pure Power 12 650W has a native 12V-2x6, two PCIe 8-pin connectors and a single strong 12V rail.
Best for
- Quiet builds.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the SAMA GT650 White was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It is 80 Plus Gold rated at up to 92.7% efficiency, and LLC topology gives tight voltage regulation. The 120mm fan is temperature-controlled. One 12V rail handles short GPU power excursions.
On rated output it ties with the MONTECH Century II 650W, the SAMA GT650 White and the Seasonic CORE GX-650 at 650W. No depth is rated for the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper MONTECH Century II 650W and the pricier Seasonic CORE GX-650, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its warranty; if that figure matters, the MONTECH Century II 550W offers 10 years.
Key dimensions & specs
- Wattage: 650W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables: 1
- PCIe 8-pin connectors: 2
- 80 Plus rating: Gold
- ATX version: ATX 3.1
- Form factor: ATX
- Fan: 120mm
- Colour: Black
Pros
- A 650W rating
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- ATX 3.1 compliance
- Temperature-controlled 120mm be quiet! fan
Cons
- Costs more than the SAMA GT650 White at the time of writing
Best White Pick4 of 5
SAMA GT650 White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
SAMA's GT650 White is a fully modular white unit with embossed white cables, a native 12V-2x6 cable and an ECO silent mode.
Best for
- White builds.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
Japanese capacitors support long-term durability, and a native 12V-2x6 connector feeds current graphics cards. It is 80 Plus Gold rated. On rated output it ties with the MONTECH Century II 650W, the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W and the Seasonic CORE GX-650 at 650W.
A white colour is unique to it among these picks, while the MONTECH Century II 650W uses a black colour. The SAMA GT650 White comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. No depth is rated for the SAMA GT650 White, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay.
It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the MONTECH Century II 550W was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed warranty should compare it with the MONTECH Century II 550W, which offers 10 years.
Key dimensions & specs
- Wattage: 650W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables: 1
- ATX version: ATX 3.1
- Form factor: ATX
- Cabling: Fully modular
- Fan: 120mm
- Fan stop: Yes
- Colour: White
Pros
- A 650W rating
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- ATX 3.1 compliance
- Fully modular cables
Best Cable Kit5 of 5
Seasonic CORE GX-650 (ATX 3.1) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Seasonic's CORE GX-650 ships with a native 12V-2x6 cable and a 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable, with Seasonic's OptiSink heat-dissipation design.
Best for
- Flexible cabling.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the SAMA GT650 White was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It is 80 Plus Gold and listed as ready for the RTX 5060 Ti and RX 9000 cards. It matches the MONTECH Century II 650W, the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W and the SAMA GT650 White on rated output (650W). No depth is rated for the Seasonic CORE GX-650, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay.
At our last price check it topped the group, with the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W the nearest cheaper option. Native 12V-2x6 cable count is its weakest area, and the MONTECH Century II 550W covers it better at 1.
Key dimensions & specs
- Wattage: 650W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables: 1
- 80 Plus rating: Gold
- ATX version: ATX 3.1
- Form factor: ATX
- Colour: Black
Pros
- A 650W rating
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- ATX 3.1 compliance
- 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable in the box
Cons
- Costs more than the SAMA GT650 White at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Build and warranty
- We checked depth, modular cabling, fan-stop modes and warranty length.
- Connectors
- We recorded native 12V-2x6 cables and PCIe 8-pin connectors where the listing states them.
- Standards
- We noted ATX version, 80 Plus and Cybenetics ratings.
- Wattage
- We compared rated output with NVIDIA's or AMD's recommended system power for the card.
What to Look for in a PSUs for RTX 4060
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Start from the card maker's PSU figure
NVIDIA and AMD publish a recommended total system power for each card, and partner cards often state their own. Treat that figure as the floor, then add headroom for a high-power CPU.
More wattage than you need does not harm anything; it mostly costs money.
Use the warranty as a quality signal
Long warranties of seven to twelve years show how long a maker expects a unit to last. A power supply often moves from one build to the next, so the warranty matters.
Match the power connector
Most RTX 40 and RTX 50 cards use a single 16-pin 12V-2x6 (12VHPWR) plug, while many Radeon cards use two or three 8-pin plugs. A native cable avoids bulky adapters.
Push the 16-pin plug fully home and avoid a sharp bend right at the connector.
Check depth and cabling
Deeper units can clash with drive cages or front radiators. Fully modular cables make routing easier in tight cases.
Compare efficiency ratings
80 Plus and Cybenetics ratings describe how much power turns into heat. Gold is the usual target for a gaming PC; Platinum and Titanium run cooler and cost more.
Prefer ATX 3.1
ATX 3.1 units are designed for the brief power spikes modern graphics cards produce and ship with the revised 12V-2x6 connector. Older units can still work, but check the maker's guidance for your card.
How to Choose a PSUs for RTX 4060
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most RTX 4060 builds | MONTECH Century II 550W | 550W Gold with a 10-year warranty |
| Future upgrades | MONTECH Century II 650W | 650W with a 10-year warranty |
| Quiet builds | be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W | Two PCIe 8-pin connectors plus a 12V-2x6 |
| White builds | SAMA GT650 White | A white fully modular unit |
| Flexible cabling | Seasonic CORE GX-650 | A 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable in the box |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Power supplie | Wattage | Native 12V-2x6 cables | Warranty | 80 Plus rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTECH Century II 550W | 550W | 1 | 10 years | Gold |
| MONTECH Century II 650W | 650W | 1 | 10 years | Gold |
| be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W | 650W | 1 | Not listed | Gold |
| SAMA GT650 White | 650W | 1 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Seasonic CORE GX-650 | 650W | 1 | Not listed | Gold |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the 16-pin adapter that came with my graphics card?
Yes, if it is the maker's own adapter and every 8-pin plug on it is connected. A native 12V-2x6 cable is tidier and has fewer joins.
How much headroom should I leave above the recommended wattage?
The card maker's figure already covers a typical system. Add 100 to 150W if you run a high-power CPU or plan a bigger card later.
Is an ATX 3.0 power supply still fine?
Generally yes. ATX 3.1 mainly revises the connector to 12V-2x6 and relaxes some spike requirements; check your unit's cable is rated for your card.
Can I use an SFX power supply?
Yes, if the case supports SFX and the unit meets the wattage and connector needs of your card. SFX units cost more per watt.
Can I reuse the power supply from my old PC?
Only if it meets the card's wattage and connector needs and is still under warranty or in good health. Very old units lack modern connectors.
Does a Platinum unit save much on electricity?
Only a little for most gaming PCs. The main gains are less heat and often a quieter fan.
Bottom Line
Montech's Century II 550W is the best-matched unit for an RTX 4060, with a 10-year warranty. Its 650W sibling leaves room for a later upgrade, and SAMA's GT650 White suits light builds.