Will this PSU last for at least a year in my budget gaming pc?

demzo · Dec 24, 2014

Im on a really tight budget, and the case I'm gonna buy is bundled with this PSU

http://www.headingpower.com/p-2421-48-volt-dc-input-pc-atx-550w-synocean-stc-48550.aspx

Now, I know you should never trust generic PSUs but like I said, I'm on a really tight budget. But I will be saving up for a Seasonic 620w. Now my concern is, will this PSU last for about a year on my budget gaming PC? I'll be playing mostly NBA 2k15, League of Legends, BF4, etc, on a 720p LED TV. (dont have money for a monitor so Im gonna use my old TV)

-Intel G3240
-R7 250x
-2 sticks ddr3 ram
-1 HDD
-3 case fans
-stock cpu cooler

All I need is a year guys. I will be able to save up for a better PSU by then. But will it last? or am I gambling my computer on this one?

thanks

digitaldoc · Dec 24, 2014

Hard to know how long anything lasts these days!

All you can do is try it, and see. If it is working a year from now, just go with it, and don't upgrade it just because.

GameOver007 · Dec 24, 2014

First of all I never heard about that PSU. Your System is not too power hungry however stay away from stuff like overclocking your GPU etc and you will be good to go for a year or more. I myself using an outdated PSU in my old PC and never had a problem for 2-3 years and its still working without breaking down a sweat just stay away from OCKing

rdc85 · Dec 24, 2014

Err. I'm quite opposite..

I'm don't wanna risk other component because crappy psu..
this came from one that already burn couple of mobo, hdd, vga, because bad psu..
(bad wiring and electricity also part of blame, I'm live in 3rd world/country)..
but psu without adequate protection or fake one is a risk it self...

Try resell it to the shop u will bought from,
some of them may pay for it to increase the fund u have..

Will it last a year? maybe yes maybe no.
no guaranty in any brand even seasonic but i expect
good brand have less failure rate, better QC (lower unlucky chance)

GameOver007 · Dec 24, 2014

If you are still in a doubt Why don't you get a decent PSU from Corsair such as CX series for now then upgrade after a year it will serve you well
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL122314&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL122314&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL122314-_-EMC-122314-Index-_-PowerSupplies-_-17139028-S0M

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