Is it a big deal to buy a used power supply?

[Chaldo102]

So i saw this psu CX Series CX750m ATX psu bronze certified, for $70. Its from Micro Center so I know they are trustable, but I would never buy a used cpu, gpu, mother board, etc. But a Power supply doesn't seem that bad honestluy. do you guys think it is worth it?

 

[Zerk2012]

My self I would not buy a CX series power supply if it was new much less used.

 

[bignastyid]

I will never again buy a CX psu new or used. $70 is way overpriced for a new one and just ridiculous for a used or refurbed unit. You can get a new EVGA 750w B2 for $55(after mir) and its a much better unit.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

 

[ronintexas]

It really depends upon why it was considered "used". If it were used for a year, then returned and put in a package - I wouldn't buy it. If it was someone who thought they had a bad PSU, but it turned it that wasn't it and returned it - that would probably be ok. Also - factory refurbished items work well (I have a Dell LCD I bought in 2003 and is still going strong - it was a refurb).

As long as Micro Center offers the factory warranty - and they have a return policy (30-days or more), I would consider it.

There are only two reasons I wouldn't consider it would be if I am building a high-end machine that would be pushing the envelope of performance (i.e. overclocking big time, etc) or the "discount" that is applied to the component isn't "enticing" (i.e. original price is $75 - open box for $70).

Remember - the PSU regulates the voltages to all of your components. If you spend $2,000 on a computer rig, and $25 on a PSU, you put the $2,000 rig at risk. The PSU should be chosen from a Tier 1 (preferred) or Tier 2 (budget) list here: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[RAZER Gamer]

I have a CX750 and it's a very reliable and good PSU for the money, Corsair is a great company. But EVGA is also good for PSU's. Anyway used items are always bad when it comes to tech. The only used tech item I have ever bought was a mouse. ALWAYS and ALWAYS buy components brand new so they have a warranty, they are unopened and un-damaged. I always buy my components from Amazon because Amazon is a well known and trusted company.

 

[Deuce65]

Well it depends on the PSU. As others have said I wouldn't buy a CX series PSU in any condition; they aren't bad as entry level PSUs, just you can get much better ones for the same price if you avoid the Corsair tax.
With that said, a good high quality PSU is perfectly fine to buy used, in fact, along with the CPU and memory it is probably one of the last electronic components to wear out in a PC.
Take the top end EVGA PSUs for example, they come with a 10 year, fully transferable warranty, and EVGA has a good RMA department. There is no real risk with buying a used one of those.

 

[Chaldo102]

It really depends upon why it was considered "used". If it were used for a year, then returned and put in a package - I wouldn't buy it. If it was someone who thought they had a bad PSU, but it turned it that wasn't it and returned it - that would probably be ok. Also - factory refurbished items work well (I have a Dell LCD I bought in 2003 and is still going strong - it was a refurb).

As long as Micro Center offers the factory warranty - and they have a return policy (30-days or more), I would consider it.

There are only two reasons I wouldn't consider it would be if I am building a high-end machine that would be pushing the envelope of performance (i.e. overclocking big time, etc) or the "discount" that is applied to the component isn't "enticing" (i.e. original price is $75 - open box for $70).

Remember - the PSU regulates the voltages to all of your components. If you spend $2,000 on a computer rig, and $25 on a PSU, you put the $2,000 rig at risk. The PSU should be chosen from a Tier 1 (preferred) or Tier 2 (budget) list here: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

How about this one EVGA SuperNOVA 750 750W Watt Bronze ATX 12V Power Supply? Can you try to find me one with 750 watts thats good for a price of 70-90? Thank you

 

[Deuce65]

Well that's a good example of what I was meaning. That unit is at least as good as the Corsair unit you mentioned, and goes for 60 dollars brand new on New egg (microcenter probably charges a little more). Alternately, the 750 G2 which is a much better unit can be had for 95 dollars brand new; I imagine with a little searching it wouldn't be that hard to find one used for 70 dollars.

 

[Swordkd]

Bad time in particular to be buying a 750w power supply. There are a couple of eVga units that fit the bill, but they aren't the best quality. This is the best one you'll find in that price range(not counting MiR's that drop the price *into* that price range).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $88.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-13 16:41 EDT-0400

 

[Archaic59]

Made by Super flower, one of the best around. Price is after rebate.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $54.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-13 16:57 EDT-0400