How do I tell if I can use my existing PSU in my ne wrig

Peter Tsang · 25 Jul 2011 at 09:06

As I am planning to build a new rig, but i want to make use of my Cosair 750W PSU.

How can I tell it is still doing well? My new rig will have a new mobo, a new CPU and a new GFX card and new memory. HDD and others remain.

CaptainUnlikely · 25 Jul 2011 at 09:15

The Corsair 750 will be fine to power any single card rig, and most dual card systems too.

olivier renault · 25 Jul 2011 at 09:26

Not much you can do but try it out. I don't see why it would have any problem. Run some stress test that max the power draw.

Peter Tsang · 25 Jul 2011 at 09:27

CaptainUnlikely said:
The Corsair 750 will be fine to power any single card rig, and most dual card systems too.

Yes I know!
But I have been using it for the last 2 years.
Would you count in any wearing factor, such that that 750W is now becoming less like 650W considering the PSU is 2 years old now.

Peter Tsang · 25 Jul 2011 at 09:30

olivier renault said:
Not much you can do but try it out. I don't see why it would have any problem. Run some stress test that max the power draw.

What program is that? And the link?

CaptainUnlikely · 25 Jul 2011 at 09:52

No, modern PSUs do not lose power like that. If they did, Corsair would not offer a 5 year warranty.
You're pulling maybe 400W at most with your current setup so nowhere near maxing it out.

Peter Tsang · 25 Jul 2011 at 10:01

Great to hear that, thanks!