Should I buy a new PSU?

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I would use that PSU for the time being and stick with the 8 gigs of ram. But I would definitely try upgrading it as soon as you can afford it. $50 would get you what you a reliable brand with enough watts. The problem with cheap power supplies' are that it could fry components in your system and even catch fire. It's not too hard to save up $50 over a few weeks...and would be well worth it.
 
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billyboydogg69

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It worked for about a year, is it possible it wouldn't work with my new components? If it's unlikely to damage anything I'd definitely just use it for now and upgrade it in a couple of weeks.
 
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I mean there is definitely a possibility that is could fail...and if it fails, there is a chance it can damage or even destroy some components. If it was my computer, I would use it and save up money as fast as I could to get a new. Like I said, shoot for $50 towards a new PSU...and go with either a XFX, Seasonic, EVGA or Corsair (not the CX models).
 
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billyboydogg69

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Thanks I'll do that, but just to be sure is my PSU compatible with my motherboard? Do all PSUs have the same cables?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311 (Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.20 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $449.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 22:54 EDT-0400

Your original build with supported PSU of respected brand added

The next cheapest available from the XFX/EVGA/Seasonic range is only $2 cheaper But has lower power efficiency (below)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ Microcenter)

Note; Your build has a low estimated wattage of 260W, so either of the above will do great.
Lower Wattage's would be slightly cheaper but the preferred brands do not offer it here
 
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billyboydogg69

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Thanks, that power supply looks perfect for me, I'll get it.
 
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