Will this PSU work with an i7 build?

[2real]

I have this power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103512

I'm wondering if it will work with this i7 build

CPU/mobo/RAM combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.216527

video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102770&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-N82E16814102770

 

[theAnimal]

Should be okay unless it's lost a lot of power due to age.

 

[2real]

how can i tell? it's about 3 years old

 

[Helloworld_98]

^ considering about a 20w per year loss on the PSU, that gives you 60w less than it's rated, so unless you're using a 4770 or below a 4730, I wouldn't use it.

 

[2real]

really? hmm can you recommend a PSU to use?

and what would happen if my system ended up being underpowered because of the PSU being old?

I wanna be sure I have to get another PSU before I buy another

 

[Helloworld_98]

well if the PSU couldn't power it then the PC would probably fry itself.

try the Corsair 550w, or the 750w version if you plan on dual cards.

 

[2real]

so if i tried to power my pc with the PSU it would ruin all my components?
is there any way to test my psu to see if my psu has lost a lot of wattage?

 

[2real]

bump i'm interested to hear what more people have to say

 

[o1die]

You should be fine with your enermax. The specs on the label suggest it will power your new system easily. But I recommend you get a canned air solvent and clean up all the fans in your case if you haven't done so in awhile. Fry's sells 3 packs for about $8.99. I use "perfect duster" on my ps and cpu heatsink fan every 6 months.

 

[2real]

You should be fine with your enermax. The specs on the label suggest it will power your new system easily. But I recommend you get a canned air solvent and clean up all the fans in your case if you haven't done so in awhile. Fry's sells 3 packs for about $8.99. I use "perfect duster" on my ps and cpu heatsink fan every 6 months.

thanks i'll go to best buy one day and pick up some and clean out my case before i install the i7

 

[Mousemonkey]

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