Before you buy or install a power supply, run it through this "PSU Rating Checker" workflow:
Visit the (maintained at cultists.network or LTT forums). Search your exact model. psu rating checker
Go to (the official database). Enter your model number or manufacturer. Before you buy or install a power supply,
| Certification | 115V Efficiency (Typical) | Use Case | |---------------|---------------------------|-----------| | 80 PLUS White | 80% | Outdated, avoid | | Bronze | 82-85% | Budget builds | | Silver | 85-88% | Rare, niche | | Gold | 87-90% | Mainstream sweet spot | | Platinum | 90-92% | High-end, quiet PCs | | Titanium | 90-94% | Servers, extreme builds | Enter your model number or manufacturer
An 80 Plus Gold rating usually implies a decent build quality, but it is not guaranteed. There are rare cases of cheap manufacturers faking efficiency badges or selling "Gold" units with poor safety protections. Always cross-reference with a Tier List (Part 1) rather than relying solely on the 80 Plus sticker.