Can i use an old PSU?

[harrypcgames]

So i was wondering if i could use a recent power supply for my build as im trying to save a bit of money,

It's a 430W power supply and on PC Part picker it sais my total needed will be about 244W so i know that i'm within the limits there, What im unsure about is if they need to be specifc power supplys for specifc parts / mother boards or if any of that stuff matters,
it's pretty new and i had no problems with it in the past so i hope i can use it in my new build to save a bit of cash.

Thanks

 

[Suztera]

What would be the pc build and what psu do you have? Brand and model?

 

[dannyh17]

So i was wondering if i could use a recent power supply for my build as im trying to save a bit of money,

It's a 430W power supply and on PC Part picker it sais my total needed will be about 244W so i know that i'm within the limits there, What im unsure about is if they need to be specifc power supplys for specifc parts / mother boards or if any of that stuff matters,
it's pretty new and i had no problems with it in the past so i hope i can use it in my new build to save a bit of cash.

Thanks

Exactly how old is the PSU unit? If it's within 3 years of age then I'm sure you would be fine.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

For a newer build a quality PSU should be used.

 

[harrypcgames]

What would be the pc build and what psu do you have? Brand and model?

The build would be: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

All i know about the power supply is this:
http://prntscr.com/7hd7sl


* Sorry for the late reply i had to take of the case

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your build list is an empty link.

 

[harrypcgames]

Your build list is an empty link.

It's got a parts list for me but here:
http://prntscr.com/7hdtwi

 

[jsmithepa]

I am big on using old parts, I say it will be fine.

And before you ask the next question, if the PSU has a 20-pin connector, you can leave the last 4 pins unused. Same with the 8-pin EPS connector, if your PSU only has a 4-pin one, leave the other 4-pin unused.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

For that low power draw setup it will be sufficient.

 

[harrypcgames]

I am big on using old parts, I say it will be fine.

And before you ask the next question, if the PSU has a 20-pin connector, you can leave the last 4 pins unused. Same with the 8-pin EPS connector, if your PSU only has a 4-pin one, leave the other 4-pin unused.

Thanks alot!, Great to be assured

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If you upgrade beyond that setup you will need a new PSU.