Old PSU compatible for new build?

dominickonieczny · Jan 13, 2018

I've bought a new motherboard, cpu and RAM. As I'm on a budget I wanted to buy as few new parts as possible.

I have an antec EA-750 (750W) psu that I bought back in 2010. Can I just keep this instead of upgrading or do I risk trying the cpu and motherboard? Will it have the correct cables I need for the new components?

I intend to run it with the following:

Ryzen 5 1600
Gigabytes ab-350 gaming 3
Corsair 8gb ddr4

jimthenagual · Jan 13, 2018

I personally wouldn't do it, but you'll find many who do. Chances are it'll work. It has the connectors, has enough watts etc, but let's put it this way. It has a 3 year warranty. The company can't guarantee it any longer than that. You've had it since 2010....

The thing that sucks about PSUs is, when they die, they often like to burn other parts with them when they go.

The Paladin · Jan 13, 2018

As mentioned above, will it run, likely, will it work for a few more years, not likely. better get a fresh one.

dominickonieczny · Jan 13, 2018

Paladin, can I just not get another one on a few years when it fails?

dominickonieczny · Jan 13, 2018

Jimthenagual just re-read. Makes sense now. I will opt for new PSU

Rexper · Jan 13, 2018

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Question from dominickonieczny : "Best budget PSU"

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gondo :

B3 series' OPP flaw is fire hazardous waste. I do not recommend it.

W1 is borderline crap defintitely not the best value unit at the price.

The corsair cx450m or be Quiet pure power 10 400 would be the lowest I'd go in terms of price and quality for this build: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/evga-450-b3-psu,5160-6.html

4745454b · Jan 13, 2018

No need to open a new thread, just ask these guys what they would use. The new black/white label CX series is good, I know BeQuiet also makes good ones but I'm not familiar enough to know what they are. What sites do UK members buy from?

gondo · Jan 14, 2018

I wouldn't buy a new one. The only reason I'd get a new one is if I wanted to upgrade to a fully modular PSU, needed more connectors for video cards, or absolutely needed for power.

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