Which Power Supply Should I Keep (Cosair or Thermaltake)?

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dsinghgill

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Hey there!

I need some advice.
I'm building a budget gaming pc, and I want to just use one of my old but still good power supplies.

I have a Corsair TX 650 watt (non-modular) - about 3 years old. (Btw, it's this version.)
And...
I have a Thermaltake Toughpower 750w (modular) - about 5 years old.

Again, both psu run well.
But I just don't know which one is better/more useful (or safer) for my new build?

And what are the dangers of having a faulty psu (for the other PC components)?

Thanks.

P.S.

I kind of have an idea of which is better (the corsair), but it's just that I would really like to have a modular psu in my new build.

 
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Monitor the voltages on each PSU. Use the one with the best voltages (closest to reported voltage). Assuming of course that 650 watts is sufficient. They are both tier 2 power supplies.
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How do I monitor the voltages?
 
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The Corsair is the better power supply , but both are decent quality.

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Thanks for the info.

Yeah corsair probably does seem better.
But if I do instead go with thermaltake (to take advantage of it being modular), is it risky using it because the one I have is 5 years old?
 
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Ok, I downloaded the program and ran it, but I'm having difficulty understanding what to look for (regarding the psu).
Can you please tell me how to read it and see the psu voltage, etc?
Thanks.

And here's a screenshot (for the corsair tx650 w psu):
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Thanks!
 
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For example, the +12V measurement should be close to 12 volts. The same applies to 3.3V & 5V.

The acceptability limits for a power supply is plus or minus 5% of the reported value (12 volts) 11.4 to 12.6 volts. I think in practical terms they should be closer to 12 volts myself. A good power supply can hold the voltage to within a few hundredths of a volt.
 
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Thanks! It makes sense. :)

 
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