I've been using my PC for 11 years and it still handles old games as well as emulating up to PS2 and GameCube without a hitch. However, I'm starting to worry that it might just give out on me one day, especially the power supply unit (PSU), which could lead to losing all my data—including a ton of movies and other important files. Given the crazy prices in the current PC building market, I'm not too keen on spending a fortune for a new system. So, should I consider upgrading? If yes, are the following options sensible for me?
1. [My PC Part Picker List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bLhm4p)
2. [Costco PC - iBUYPOWER Element Gaming Desktop](https://www.costco.com/p/-/ibuypower-element-gaming-pc-desktop-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-12gb-windows-11-home-32gb-ram-2tb-ssd/4000384603?langId=-1)
5 Answers
You know you can easily go ahead and backup those drives, right? If your data matters that much, it’s worth doing instead of just wondering. It's best to have a good backup plan!
If your current PC is handling everything fine, why bother upgrading? If your PSU is a good quality one, it should be fine. Get some external drives to back up your important stuff, and don’t upgrade just because Windows 11 says your PC isn’t supported.
I’d say keep using your current setup for now, but definitely back up your data just in case. My power supply is 40 years old, and it hasn't failed me yet!
Definitely consider backing up your data first! The Costco computer with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5070 seems like a solid option. Don't forget to also get local backups and a cloud backup.
Those prices for the new builds don’t look too bad. Just remember, you can transfer your old drive to a new computer, so you won't lose your data unless the PSU completely fries your drive.
Good idea! You could also just replace the PSU instead of a whole new PC. Honestly, for just PS2 emulation, a new setup might be overkill.