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 Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
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
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best Match for an RTX 4060
MONTECH Century II 550W550W Gold with a 10-year warranty.
Best for: Most RTX 4060 builds.
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Best 650W Step-Up
MONTECH Century II 650W650W with a 10-year warranty.
Best for: Future upgrades.
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Best be quiet! Pick
be quiet! Pure Power 12 650WTwo PCIe 8-pin connectors plus a 12V-2x6.
Best for: Quiet builds.
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Best White Pick
SAMA GT650 WhiteA white fully modular unit.
Best for: White builds.
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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.
Check price for Seasonic CORE GX-650 (ATX 3.1) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550W Gold with a 10-year warranty. | Most RTX 4060 builds. | Check price for MONTECH Century II 550W on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 650W with a 10-year warranty. | Future upgrades. | Check price for MONTECH Century II 650W on Amazon (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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A white fully modular unit. | White builds. | Check price for SAMA GT650 White on Amazon (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) on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best Match for an RTX 40601 of 5
MONTECH Century II 550W
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 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
The catch
The trade-off is rated output; for more, the MONTECH Century II 650W offers 650W.
Best 650W Step-Up2 of 5
MONTECH Century II 650W
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 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
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.
Key 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
The catch
The maker doesn't give its warranty; if that figure matters, the MONTECH Century II 550W offers 10 years.
Best White Pick4 of 5
SAMA GT650 White
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.
Key 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
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed warranty should compare it with the MONTECH Century II 550W, which offers 10 years.
Best Cable Kit5 of 5
Seasonic CORE GX-650 (ATX 3.1)
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 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
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five power supplies on rated output, native 12V-2x6 cable count, warranty and 80 Plus rating from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 5 of the 10 fields compared are stated for every pick, while warranty and 80 Plus rating have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the MONTECH Century II 550W to the Seasonic CORE GX-650, state rated output, native 12V-2x6 cable count and ATX version and share ATX 3.1 ATX version.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W, the SAMA GT650 White and the Seasonic CORE GX-650 give no warranty; the SAMA GT650 White gives no 80 Plus rating.
- Price range
- From the SAMA GT650 White to the Seasonic CORE GX-650, all sat in the $50 to $100 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a PSUs for RTX 4060
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Rated output
The MONTECH Century II 650W tops rated output at 650W and the MONTECH Century II 550W sits lowest at 550W; 4 picks share the top figure. If rated output is your first filter, the MONTECH Century II 650W sets the ceiling at 650W.
What to check at home
The MONTECH Century II 550W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter.
A 24-pin ATX power cable held in a hand Extras that separate them
The be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W: a single strong 12V rail. The SAMA GT650 White: embossed white cables. The Seasonic CORE GX-650: Seasonic's OptiSink heat-dissipation design.
Budget
All 5 sat in the $50 to $100 tier when we checked, from the SAMA GT650 White at the low end to the Seasonic CORE GX-650 at the top, so decide on features first.
A 24-pin ATX connector seen from the pin side Start from what matters most
Most RTX 4060 builds: the MONTECH Century II 550W. Future upgrades: the MONTECH Century II 650W. Quiet builds: the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W.
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
The MONTECH Century II 650W leads on rated output at 650W, ahead of the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W at 650W. "Not listed" marks warranty where the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W, the SAMA GT650 White and the Seasonic CORE GX-650 leave the figure out.
| 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
Why is the be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W our Best be quiet! Pick?
It earns the label for two PCIe 8-pin connectors plus a 12V-2x6. It is aimed at quiet builds.
Does the MONTECH Century II 550W have fan stop, and which others do?
The MONTECH Century II 550W, the MONTECH Century II 650W and the SAMA GT650 White have it. The be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W and the Seasonic CORE GX-650 have no fan stop listed, so 3 of 5 picks are covered here.
Will the MONTECH Century II 550W work with my setup?
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. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Best Match for an RTX 4060 pick, and fifth of 5 on rated output (550W).
What extras do the MONTECH Century II 550W and the MONTECH Century II 650W include?
The MONTECH Century II 550W: a 10-year warranty, unusual at this wattage. The MONTECH Century II 650W: a 10-year warranty at a low price. The be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W: a temperature-controlled 120mm be quiet! fan.
Who should choose the MONTECH Century II 550W?
The MONTECH Century II 550W carries our Best Match for an RTX 4060 label for 550W Gold with a 10-year warranty. It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the $50 to $100 tier at our last price check; it suits most RTX 4060 builds.
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.
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