I've really caught the bug since I started using these forums and built my first computer. I want to build another htpc for the bedroom that will exclusively be used to play dvd's and stream Netflix and things like that.
I have a 460w psu sitting around from when I upgraded my dell xps 8300, that was working fine, just changed because I needed wore wattage for a new gpu on that machine (It's less than a year and a half old). I want to know if it would be advisable to re-use that psu, or if that's a risky idea, and I should just get a new one.
Planned build: FM2 mobo, A-10 (5700? the low power version), 8 GB ram, SSD, maybe HDD, and DVD and/or Blu-ay drive. And maaaybe i'll put in a 6670 I have lying around, but I honestly didn't see ay benefit on the apu/gpu crossfire on my other htpc.
As you can see, it's a low power demanding build, so I'm not concerned about 460w, it's probably way more than this build would need. I am concerned whether or not re-using a Dell psu is a bad idea or not.
Appreciate any insight!
I have a 460w psu sitting around from when I upgraded my dell xps 8300, that was working fine, just changed because I needed wore wattage for a new gpu on that machine (It's less than a year and a half old). I want to know if it would be advisable to re-use that psu, or if that's a risky idea, and I should just get a new one.
Planned build: FM2 mobo, A-10 (5700? the low power version), 8 GB ram, SSD, maybe HDD, and DVD and/or Blu-ay drive. And maaaybe i'll put in a 6670 I have lying around, but I honestly didn't see ay benefit on the apu/gpu crossfire on my other htpc.
As you can see, it's a low power demanding build, so I'm not concerned about 460w, it's probably way more than this build would need. I am concerned whether or not re-using a Dell psu is a bad idea or not.
Appreciate any insight!