G Guest Guest Apr 13, 2017 #1 i have a dynex 350 watt power supply that i wish to use in a budget gaming pc that i am building that uses no more than 280 watts, will this power supply explode on me?
i have a dynex 350 watt power supply that i wish to use in a budget gaming pc that i am building that uses no more than 280 watts, will this power supply explode on me?
Solution Dark Lord of Tech Apr 13, 2017 A LOW QUALITY 10 year old PSU is not a good match for new components even if a budget build.
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,612 1,777 159,590 Apr 13, 2017 Solution #2 A LOW QUALITY 10 year old PSU is not a good match for new components even if a budget build. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
captaincharisma Glorious Oct 13, 2004 10,969 76 45,290 Apr 13, 2017 #3 if it was a good quality PSU back in the day, maybe, but not a low quality one like that Upvote 0 Downvote
M mrmike_49 Distinguished Feb 2, 2010 709 0 19,060 Apr 13, 2017 #4 even a good psu would be suspect: capacitors dry out over time Upvote 0 Downvote