Buying Guide
The Best Power Supplies for RX 9060 XT
We weighed four power supplies on rated output and native 12V-2x6 cable count, and the MONTECH Century II 550W costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read4 products evaluated
AMD recommends 500W for the RX 9060 XT, so a 550W to 750W unit leaves a margin. Every pick is a 550W to 750W unit with at least a seven-year warranty, ordered from the lowest price.
The order reflects wattage, native 12V-2x6 cables and warranty from maker specifications; we did not test these power supplies ourselves, and a missing fan is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 4 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
MONTECH Century II 550W
Undercutting the MONTECH Century II 650W on price when we checked.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the MONTECH Century II 650W.
Our take Check price for MONTECH Century II 550W (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
MONTECH Century II 650W
A 10-year warranty at a low price.
Best for: Buyers who want 10-year warranty at a low price.
Our take Check price for MONTECH Century II 650W (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5
A 10-year limited warranty.
Best for: Buyers who want 10-year limited warranty.
Our take Check price for MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
LIAN LI SP750 V2
The top of this price range, adding a two-tone 12V-2x6 cable that shows whether it is seated.
Best for: Spending more than the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Our take Check price for LIAN LI SP750 V2 (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undercutting the MONTECH Century II 650W on price when we checked. | Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the MONTECH Century II 650W. | Check price for MONTECH Century II 550W (opens in a new tab) |
| A 10-year warranty at a low price. | Buyers who want 10-year warranty at a low price. | Check price for MONTECH Century II 650W (opens in a new tab) |
| A 10-year limited warranty. | Buyers who want 10-year limited warranty. | Check price for MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 (opens in a new tab) |
| The top of this price range, adding a two-tone 12V-2x6 cable that shows whether it is seated. | Spending more than the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 costs for the fullest feature set in this group. | Check price for LIAN LI SP750 V2 (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
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
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the MONTECH Century II 650W.
Skip if
- Skip it if rated output matters most to you; the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 offers 750W.
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 MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 offers 750W. You also get 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. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the MONTECH Century II 650W was the next step up.
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 MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 (750W)
Also Consider2 of 4
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
- Buyers who want 10-year warranty at a low price.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the MONTECH Century II 550W 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 sits mid-pack at 650W: the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 offers 750W, and the MONTECH Century II 550W comes in at 550W. 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. Its price falls between the MONTECH Century II 550W and the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5, based on our last check.
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 MONTECH Century II 550W at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 4
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's MAG A750GL PCIE5 is a fully modular 750W unit with a native 12V-2x6 cable and a 10-year warranty, in a compact body.
Best for
- Buyers who want 10-year limited warranty.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the MONTECH Century II 550W cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is 80 Plus Gold rated and carries a 10-year limited warranty. It is fully modular, rated 80 Plus Gold, ATX 3.1 with PCIe 5.1, and carries a 10-year warranty. The cable is a native dual-color 12V-2x6 for 16-pin graphics cards, and the unit is ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 ready.
On rated output it ties with the LIAN LI SP750 V2 at 750W. You also get a compact body MSI markets for easier fitting. No depth is rated for the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay. On price it sat third of 4, between the cheaper MONTECH Century II 650W and the pricier LIAN LI SP750 V2, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Wattage: 750W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables: 1
- Warranty: 10 years
- 80 Plus rating: Gold
- ATX version: ATX 3.1
- Form factor: ATX
- Cabling: Fully modular
- Colour: Black
Pros
- A 750W rating
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- A 10-year warranty
- ATX 3.1 compliance
Cons
- Costs more than the MONTECH Century II 550W at the time of writing
Premium Pick4 of 4
LIAN LI SP750 V2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Lian Li's SP750 V2 is an SFX unit with a two-tone 12V-2x6 cable that shows whether the plug is fully seated.
Best for
- Spending more than the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the MONTECH Century II 550W was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It has a 10-year warranty. A 92mm FDB fan keeps it quiet, and its upgraded 3A standby rail helps USB devices while the PC sleeps. Lian Li backs it with 10-year hardware protection.
It matches the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 on rated output (750W). The LIAN LI SP750 V2 comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. No depth is rated for the LIAN LI SP750 V2, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay.
At our last price check it topped the group, with the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 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: 750W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables: 1
- Warranty: 10 years
- 80 Plus rating: Gold
- ATX version: ATX 3.1
- Form factor: SFX
- Cabling: Fully modular
- Fan: 92mm
- Colour: Black
Pros
- A 750W rating
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- A 10-year warranty
- ATX 3.1 compliance
Cons
- Costs more than the MONTECH Century II 550W at the time of writing
How We Chose These Power Supplies for RX 9060 XT
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side four power supplies on rated output, native 12V-2x6 cable count, warranty and 80 Plus rating from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 8 of the 10 fields compared are stated for every pick, while fan and fan stop have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 4, from the MONTECH Century II 550W to the LIAN LI SP750 V2, state rated output, native 12V-2x6 cable count and warranty and share Gold 80 Plus rating and ATX 3.1 ATX version.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 gives no fan; the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 and the LIAN LI SP750 V2 give no fan stop.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the MONTECH Century II 550W ($50 to $100) to the LIAN LI SP750 V2 ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in Power Supplies for RX 9060 XT
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Rated output
Across these 4 picks rated output spans 550W (the MONTECH Century II 550W) to 750W (the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5). The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 is the pick for rated output.
Setup checks
The MONTECH Century II 550W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter.
Extras that separate them
The MONTECH Century II 650W: a 135mm fan with a zero-RPM mode. The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5: a compact body MSI markets for easier fitting. The LIAN LI SP750 V2: a 92mm FDB fan.
Budget
$50 to $100 buys the MONTECH Century II 550W, the MONTECH Century II 650W and the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5; $100 to $150 buys the LIAN LI SP750 V2 at our last check.
Start from what matters most
Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the MONTECH Century II 650W: the MONTECH Century II 550W. Spending more than the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 costs for the fullest feature set in this group: the LIAN LI SP750 V2.
How to Choose Power Supplies for RX 9060 XT
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the MONTECH Century II 650W | MONTECH Century II 550W | Undercutting the MONTECH Century II 650W on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want 10-year warranty at a low price | MONTECH Century II 650W | A 10-year warranty at a low price |
| Buyers who want 10-year limited warranty | MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 | A 10-year limited warranty |
| Spending more than the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 costs for the fullest feature set in this group | LIAN LI SP750 V2 | The top of this price range, adding a two-tone 12V-2x6 cable that shows whether it is seated |
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Key specs side by side
The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 leads on rated output at 750W, ahead of the LIAN LI SP750 V2 at 750W.
| 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 |
| MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 | 750W | 1 | 10 years | Gold |
| LIAN LI SP750 V2 | 750W | 1 | 10 years | Gold |
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By price at the time of writing
The MONTECH Century II 550W was the lowest-priced pick ($50 to $100) and the LIAN LI SP750 V2 the highest ($100 to $150) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Power supplies |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | MONTECH Century II 550W, MONTECH Century II 650W, MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 |
| About $100 to $150 | LIAN LI SP750 V2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the LIAN LI SP750 V2 add over the MONTECH Century II 550W?
The spec sheets show rated output (750W against 550W) in its favour. On our last price check the MONTECH Century II 550W was in the $50 to $100 tier and the LIAN LI SP750 V2 in the $100 to $150 tier, with 2 other picks between them; pay the difference only if rated output decides your purchase.
Why is the LIAN LI SP750 V2 our Premium Pick?
It carries the badge for the top of this price range, adding a two-tone 12V-2x6 cable that shows whether it is seated. The MONTECH Century II 550W, the cheapest pick, sat in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for spending more than the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Does the MONTECH Century II 550W have fan stop, and which others do?
The MONTECH Century II 550W and the MONTECH Century II 650W have it. The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 and the LIAN LI SP750 V2 have no fan stop listed, so 2 of 4 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 4, as our Lowest Price Here pick, and fourth of 4 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 MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5: a 10-year limited warranty.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the MONTECH Century II 550W, chosen for undercutting the MONTECH Century II 650W on price when we checked. Look at the MONTECH Century II 650W for a 10-year warranty at a low price, the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 for a 10-year limited warranty and the LIAN LI SP750 V2 for the top of this price range, adding a two-tone 12V-2x6 cable that shows whether it is seated if those matter more to you.
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