I recently put together a decent mid-tier PC using an older case, and I'm a bit worried about the power supply unit (PSU). Here are my specs:
- Processor: Intel i5 12400F
- Graphics Card: RTX 3060 12GB
- RAM: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz
- Motherboard: MSI H610M-E
The PSU is a CoolerMaster GX 750W, which was included with the case when I got it. The PC itself is a hand-me-down from around 2011. I noticed that a post from 6 years ago discussed the same PSU, and I'm not sure if it's still reliable. Should I continue using it or replace it as soon as possible?
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Generally, I'd say to stop trusting a PSU after its warranty runs out, usually around 5 years. Luckily, your setup shouldn't push it too hard—probably won't even hit 50% load with your components. If money is tight, you might be fine using it for now, but if you can swing it, consider upgrading to a more modern PSU when you can.
Totally agree about the warranty! Even if it was gaming back in the day, it's mostly been doing light work for the past few years. Sounds like your PSU is clean and working fine, so it should hold until you can swap it out. Since you love your old case, find a quality PSU that fits well—maybe one from Corsair or EVGA!