Should I replace my old PSU or not ?

Roadrunner_668 · 18 Nov 2021 at 11:52

hi

i have bought some parts to upgrade our shared gaming pc, a 5600x, ddr4, a 5700xt, etc

the psu is a seasonic x750 which is about 10 years old i think

dont seem to be any problems with it and i think seasonic are good

but i see people recommend changing from age

its 750w and i think the new pc will only use 500w

is it ok to re use ?

Roadrunner_668 · 18 Nov 2021 at 18:06

I dont really know if its had a hard life as previously it was just another family member using it but i think it would have been dusted etc

ill have a look at new ones

i suppose i can always use it for now and then look for one

thanks

Roadrunner_668 · 19 Nov 2021 at 19:10

hi, thanks, i think i should be ok for a psu now !

i would have been looking for one much cheaper than that though, the sort of mid tier but still decent stuff

like that superflower one for 60 ish

but thanks for the advice !

Roadrunner_668 · 20 Nov 2021 at 11:51

fair enough thankyou i didnt know that

i have bought a silverstone one on the buy sell section, its 4 or 5 years old but not used for more than a few months apparently

reviews for it seem very good and its a small type one which is good cos we might try and put it all in a htpc case for tv gaming

Roadrunner_668 · 20 Nov 2021 at 12:49

it will be kept as spare any way

and will keep using it for now.

interesting to see the differing thoughts though !