[SOLVED] can i reuse my psu?

[User280705]

Hi guys,
I'm planning to build a new pc . Because I'm on a pretty tight budget (around $250) so I want to reuse my old pc parts as much as possible. I found a Gigabyte PoweRock kx 420 psu in my build 6 years ago. It seems quite ok apart from the rust on the fan cover which I can easily remove it. Is it fine to put it in my new system?
Sorry for my bad English

 

[Jason H.]

Hi guys,
I'm planning to build a new pc . Because I'm on a pretty tight budget (around $250) so I want to reuse my old pc parts as much as possible. I found a Gigabyte PoweRock kx 420 psu in my build 6 years ago. It seems quite ok apart from the rust on the fan cover which I can easily remove it. Is it fine to put it in my new system?
Sorry for my bad English

I mean...... Rust? 6 year old psu? How did the rust even get there? Moisture build up and corrosion?

I wouldnt. But what are you trying to power with it anyways? Whats is your pc specs?

 

[R_1]

the unit is only a 240W unit, and that is not enough to run a modern system. a system that old probably cannot even support a load of 200W. Rust?
be safe and replace it

 

[User280705]

I mean...... Rust? 6 year old psu? How did the rust even get there? Moisture build up and corrosion?

I wouldnt. But what are you trying to power with it anyways? Whats is your pc specs?

CPU: Ryzen 3 2200g
Mainboard; B450m ds3h from Gigabyte
Ram: Ripjaws 8Gb 2800 ghz
2 2.5 hdd and 1 125gb ssd

 

[SkyNetRising]

240W PSU would be able to power up that hardware ... barely.
Just don't put any discrete graphics card in there.

 

[Jason H.]

CPU: Ryzen 3 2200g
Mainboard; B450m ds3h from Gigabyte
Ram: Ripjaws 8Gb 2800 ghz
2 2.5 hdd and 1 125gb ssd

I wouldnt use the PSU on that system. Or any system for that matter.

 

[logainofhades]

Go an buy a CX450m, and call it a day. Don't risk new hardware with an obviously poor quality/condition, PSU.