[SOLVED] Can I use a 10-15 year old PSU for my new gaming PC?

[dclott]

I am trying to build a budget gaming PC and was wondering if using an old PSU would work and if it would be safe. The PSU is an OKIA-420ATX and this is my PC build (minus the power supply): https://pcpartpicker.com/user/dclott/saved/qFfCbv

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Buy yourself a new PSU before you destroy all that pretty and expensive new hardware.

 

[USAFRet]

I am trying to build a budget gaming PC and was wondering if using an old PSU would work and if it would be safe. The PSU is an OKIA-420ATX and this is my PC build (minus the power supply): https://pcpartpicker.com/user/dclott/saved/qFfCbv

Buy a new PSU.

And while I completely understand the "budget" thing...the drives you've chosen are substantially substandard.

The 2 drives you've chosen:
120GB + 500GB = 620GB @ 44.

Top end 500GB SSD = $70
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-NAND-500GB-SSD-WDS500G2B0A/dp/B073SBZ8YH

$26 for vastly better performance.

 

[jankerson]

I am trying to build a budget gaming PC and was wondering if using an old PSU would work and if it would be safe. The PSU is an OKIA-420ATX and this is my PC build (minus the power supply): https://pcpartpicker.com/user/dclott/saved/qFfCbv

No, unless you want to start a fire or fry your new system.

 

[Freakzontour]

id recommend to get a new PSU bro.

 

[elitemasta3000]

Don't use it, it is not safe. If it is even compatible with your parts it will almost definitely break in the next few years. If it breaks it could destroy the rest of your components.