Picking up an older PSU from a friend not sure if it will work on my build...

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legendassassin

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Debating on picking up the PSU from my friend since I can't find if it will work on my build or not.

This is the PSU my friend is giving me: Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 550W ATX12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Power Supply

Link to item: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103931

My current build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g64djX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g64djX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.44 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($0.00)
Total: $653.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-19 23:03 EDT-0400
 
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Archaic59
Were talking about a power supply that was decent when it was new but is likely 10 years old now. It's ability to deliver rated power in a clean efficient manner has to be questioned as parts like capacitors age and fail after years of service. IMO, you'd be better off replacing it to properly protect all your new parts. The quality of components in todays models is very good as most manufacturers have learned hard lessons over time. A high quality model from Seasonic, XFX or EVGA such as the EVGA 550 GS would provide plenty of clean power and all the protections your new system needs.

ref- http://www.antec.com/pdf/manuals/truepower2.0_En_Manual.pdf
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Were talking about a power supply that was decent when it was new but is likely 10 years old now. It's ability to deliver rated power in a clean efficient manner has to be questioned as parts like capacitors age and fail after years of service. IMO, you'd be better off replacing it to properly protect all your new parts. The quality of components in todays models is very good as most manufacturers have learned hard lessons over time. A high quality model from Seasonic, XFX or EVGA such as the EVGA 550 GS would provide plenty of clean power and all the protections your new system needs.

ref- http://www.antec.com/pdf/manuals/truepower2.0_En_Manual.pdf
 
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Well my friend was going to give it to me for free so just wanted to know. Most of the parts I have are used or were given to me.
 
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