Newegg refurbished power supply?

[deadgamer2]

Is getting a refurbished power supply worth it? Built a new pc recently and now I'm broke. I recently discovered that my current power supply is tier 5 or untiered, which is very unsafe. It could fry my new pc at any moment. It's Thermaltake TR2 500W

Discovered tier list from: www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
There was another post on the same site that mentioned my PSU is tier 5. Can't find it

Planning to get this: www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139112&cm_re=refurbished_power_supply-_-17-139-112-_-Product
Or this one

Also plan to overclock my CPU.

I'm confused with the reviews though. I don't know if it's from the original, or refurbished.

Like I said, I used up most of the money I saved (and job applications take really long to get back a response). Is it worth it? Or is it a lose-lose situation?

 

[xFeaRDom]

What is your entire build? 750W seems a bit much, and I can recommend a cheaper PSU but still a great one to use.

 

[deadgamer2]

What is your entire build? 750W seems a bit much, and I can recommend a cheaper PSU but still a great one to use.

My specs:
6600K
Hyper 212 EVO LED
Asus Z170-E
Gigabyte RX 480 8GB
Corsair LPX 16GB
4 120MM fans (2 of them are LED, plus the Hyper 212 EVO LED)

I know 500w is enough, but I thought about getting 750w because I'll be upgrading parts in the future. Also because I'm going to do some overclocking, plus I have reused lots of old hard drives.

 

[The Paladin]

technically speaking on what refurbished means;

Refurbished

In computer technology, refurbished refers to "old" or used computer equipment that has been restored to like-new working condition and/or appearance.
It may also refer to any computer device that has been sent back to the factory to fix a flaw.
The term typically refers to the hardware components of a computer that have been either replaced with similar components or updated with newer technology than the device originally came with."

(quote from Webopedia.com)

Basically means they had a defective product returned from quality control, client, store etc. and they repaired it so it works "like new" again.. This means it works and should work according to specs, (and sometimes those specs for hardware reasons of repair have been relabeled on the box you buy the refurbished product.), you get same quality parts and warranty otherwise.

would I buy refurbished... sure if the price was right... and I think right is... 1/3 off price tag of a brand new tested unflawed unit that needed service. do I trust refurbished... only if I get a really good discount

 

[geofelt]

First of all, the wattage you need is gated by the graphics card, not the cpu.
Here is a good chart:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Normally, I would not mind refurbished.
But, the original CX corsair line was prone to failure(it has since been updated).
I suspect a refurb would be of the original lesser unit and I would pass.
A Seasonic S12II is tier 2 for a similar price.
You can run even a GTX1080.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

 

[xFeaRDom]

+1 To the above.

And for that build you wouldn't need more than a decent 550W PSU, but in this case I'll recommend you along the line of your budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=Seasonic_s12ii-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Although those other PSUs are a bit overkill for your build, if you trust them and think they'll work to their original (or close to) standard then go ahead with them.

 

[Rogue Leader]

I buy refurbished stuff all the time. However a refurbished PSU? Especially tow of Corsair's most notoriously poor quality models? Not a chance in hell.

750 w is extremely excessive, the only reason to buy it is if you planned on Crossfiring 2 RX 480s. Otherwise Anything else you get would not need anywhere near that, hard drives included.

If you need to save money buy a good 550w unit, don't buy a refurbished high wattage poor unit.

 

[deadgamer2]

+1 To the above.

And for that build you wouldn't need more than a decent 550W PSU, but in this case I'll recommend you along the line of your budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=Seasonic_s12ii-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Although those other PSUs are a bit overkill for your build, if you trust them and think they'll work to their original (or close to) standard then go ahead with them.

I apologize, could you give me a Canadian Newegg link please?

 

[deadgamer2]

I buy refurbished stuff all the time. However a refurbished PSU? Especially tow of Corsair's most notoriously poor quality models? Not a chance in hell.

750 w is extremely excessive, the only reason to buy it is if you planned on Crossfiring 2 RX 480s. Otherwise Anything else you get would not need anywhere near that, hard drives included.

If you need to save money buy a good 550w unit, don't buy a refurbished high wattage poor unit.

I do plan on cross firing RX 480s, plus upgrading other parts in the future.

 

[xFeaRDom]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=Seasonic_s12ii-_-17-151-096-_-Product

It's a lot more expensive in Canada, wow

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438053&cm_re=EVGA_Supernova-_-17-438-053-_-Product

EVGA Supernova G2 550W

The 650W version is just $5 more.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438054&cm_re=EVGA_Supernova-_-17-438-054-_-Product

 

[Rogue Leader]

+1 To the above.

And for that build you wouldn't need more than a decent 550W PSU, but in this case I'll recommend you along the line of your budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=Seasonic_s12ii-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Although those other PSUs are a bit overkill for your build, if you trust them and think they'll work to their original (or close to) standard then go ahead with them.

Note he is in Canada, that PSU is significantly more there, also while the S12II is excellent quality, I tend to avoid it these days on brand new builds due to its lack of support for Haswell sleep states.

Save up a little more to get a solid 550w unit like:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182321
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438049
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182356

 

[Rogue Leader]

I buy refurbished stuff all the time. However a refurbished PSU? Especially tow of Corsair's most notoriously poor quality models? Not a chance in hell.

750 w is extremely excessive, the only reason to buy it is if you planned on Crossfiring 2 RX 480s. Otherwise Anything else you get would not need anywhere near that, hard drives included.

If you need to save money buy a good 550w unit, don't buy a refurbished high wattage poor unit.

I do plan on cross firing RX 480s, plus upgrading other parts in the future.

In that case then

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151118
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438054

Either one is a good choice. I understand the want to go bigger now, but it will end in tears if you buy either of those Corsairs. i'd live with what you have until you can afford a proper unit.

 

[xFeaRDom]

+1 To the above.

And for that build you wouldn't need more than a decent 550W PSU, but in this case I'll recommend you along the line of your budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=Seasonic_s12ii-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Although those other PSUs are a bit overkill for your build, if you trust them and think they'll work to their original (or close to) standard then go ahead with them.

Note he is in Canada, that PSU is significantly more there, also while the S12II is excellent quality, I tend to avoid it these days on brand new builds due to its lack of support for Haswell sleep states.

Save up a little more to get a solid 550w unit like:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182321
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438049
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182356

Yeah I realised he was canadian after

I recommended similar to you, but the G2 instead of the GS.

OP - I would go with one of these recommendations.

 

[deadgamer2]

+1 To the above.

And for that build you wouldn't need more than a decent 550W PSU, but in this case I'll recommend you along the line of your budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=Seasonic_s12ii-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Although those other PSUs are a bit overkill for your build, if you trust them and think they'll work to their original (or close to) standard then go ahead with them.

Note he is in Canada, that PSU is significantly more there, also while the S12II is excellent quality, I tend to avoid it these days on brand new builds due to its lack of support for Haswell sleep states.

Save up a little more to get a solid 550w unit like:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182321
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438049
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182356

Yeah I realised he was canadian after

I recommended similar to you, but the G2 instead of the GS.

OP - I would go with one of these recommendations.

Anything less than 90 dollars? I have less than 100 dollars at the moment, and I'm looking for a job. Also to note the sales tax is 13 percent. It's insane.
Any refurbished units?

 

[junkeymonkey]

I kinda like what rouge said a psu is something I would want first quality not someone's else's rma junk . too much rides on solid stable power delivery and then you go from a 5-10 year warrantee to a basic 1 year ?

thing is was the guy who referbed it was able to fix the reason it was RMA'ed or just did the best he could and hopes he did ?? not to say you cant still get the lemon with a new first quality unit but that would have me more at ease knowing it is when I fire things up

if you plan to do overclocking or any high end parts or plan to do SLI that use power I cant see going under a solid quality 750w I don't go below 850w my self

overkill cant hurt you but finding underpowered or cant hold up can all ways buy the hightest quality highest power you can afford or you may find you looking to buy another psu down the road when you could of invested in one that covers all the needs weather you need it or not [buy once , buy right ]

 

[deadgamer2]

I guess I read that post long time ago, so I thought all Corsair PSUs were good. Didn't realise CX or CS series were crap.

Any thoughts on this? http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139191&cm_re=refurbished_power_supply-_-17-139-191-_-Product

 

[junkeymonkey]

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=393

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817438028

 

[xFeaRDom]

I guess I read that post long time ago, so I thought all Corsair PSUs were good. Didn't realise CX or CS series were crap.

Any thoughts on this? http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139191&cm_re=refurbished_power_supply-_-17-139-191-_-Product

Not all Corsair PSUs are good, some are.

What I'm wondering is what the others are too.

These PSUs have been refurbished, but who knows how long they'll last, if there was multiple issues but one main one that was fixed.

Why would you risk your system with something like that, with a 1 year warranty, why not purchase a brand new one with 5+ Years warranty that will have adequate protection to save your system, you never know if this refurbished one has good protection or it is faulty,

 

[geofelt]

I buy refurbished stuff all the time. However a refurbished PSU? Especially tow of Corsair's most notoriously poor quality models? Not a chance in hell.

750 w is extremely excessive, the only reason to buy it is if you planned on Crossfiring 2 RX 480s. Otherwise Anything else you get would not need anywhere near that, hard drives included.

If you need to save money buy a good 550w unit, don't buy a refurbished high wattage poor unit.

I do plan on cross firing RX 480s, plus upgrading other parts in the future.

Yes, if you will crossfire RX480 cards, you will need more like a 650w psu.
But... I would not plan my future upgrade about crossfire or dual gpu.
Dual gpu may win you synthetic fps benchmarks, but gameplay will be better with a good single card.
Dual gpu makes you more prone to stuttering and screen tearing. Some games do not even support dual gpu.
When it comes time to upgrade graphics, sell the RX480 and buy a single stronger card.
Today, a GTX1080 is overkill for anything except 4k fast action gaming.
Tomorrow, there will be even stronger versions.
Power requirements will not likely change.

 

[deadgamer2]

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=393

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817438028

So... I guess I'll have to wait a little longer, and save up for that.

Hope the TR2 500W doesn't fry my pc during the wait.

 

[junkeymonkey]

well watch for sales and good rebates from evga I see there units be 140$ one day and go on sale with rebates for 96 bucks when alls said and done

shopping around and looking everyday can be key was not long a go newegg I think had a one day sale on there 850w g2 unit for 110$ then had a extra 10 buck rebate from evga ?

109 bucks here now ? [just not Canada store]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1044627-REG/evga_220_g2_0850_xr_supernova_850g2_850w_power.html

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=377


check on how amazon ships to you ?

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-220-G2-0850-XR/dp/B00IKDETOC

well sorry just checked the exchange rate 109 usd is still 144 ca don't look so good now

 

[deadgamer2]

I could buy this one. However, I am unable to verify its quality (can't find EVGA Supernova B1 here http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html)

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B018JYHBE6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481214478&sr=8-2&keywords=650w%2Bpower%2Bsupply&th=1

 

[Rogue Leader]

I could buy this one. However, I am unable to verify its quality (can't find EVGA Supernova B1 here http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html)

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B018JYHBE6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481214478&sr=8-2&keywords=650w%2Bpower%2Bsupply&th=1

EVGA sells good and bad PSUs. Thats one of their bad ones.

The 750B2 is the one you would want, junkeymonkey linked it for you. Do not buy the B or the NEX series.

 

[junkeymonkey]

maybe its little brother ?

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/600B/11.html

then you got to figure evga gives 7 -10 year warrantees on there ''better'' units and this is only 3 ?? like they don't stand behind it as well ???

I don't know I see great deals here in the usa but then I go look at Canada and then its not looking so good that exchange rate is not so good right now

I don't know , for me the PSU is the hart and life blood of your build , and I try to get the best and not be underpowered in any way no matter what configuration or parts or overclocking I use or do and for me no such thing as overkill I don't want to be like scotty to kirk '' more power scotty!! .. but captain, I just don't have the power , and our systems are failing '' ... lol

you see my deal in the bottom right of my post ''''A Flash Bang Followed By A Smoke Screen is Great in a Game , But Not So Much Inside Your Computer Case''