Question Old PSU, 1200W, Still Good or Obsolete for New Build?

[javagrind888]

So I'm putting together my first build since 2017, and the last thing is the PSU. I bought a 1200W back then in case I decided to SLI, but never did. Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200W 80 Plus.
I'm looking over the box and see that it's actually labelled 2010.

Have connections changed or is a PSU a PSU as long as the wattage meets requirements?

Want to power this with it:
MB and processor
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW189HK...THSUC2V3P&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
GPU
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVCKX2G...THSUC2V3P&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

Pics of the PSU Box (I still have it 😆 )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rQqsRP03fB3OdS2HQOwmtrzjkhB_E1q/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qMs0slYZ1pj-Ays-V3Wam9so2CTp4xN/view?usp=drive_link

Thanks

 

[John Chesterfield]

You need a new one.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Was a decent PSU, time for a new one.

 

[35below0]

Is this it: https://www.techspot.com/products/power-supplies/cooler-master-silent-pro-gold-1200w.7898/
It was on the martker around 2011, so it may have been manufactured back then?

If so it's aged a bit. Could be a problem if materials degraded, but it's impossible to know. It should still be under warranty but it's unfortunately an outdated model.

I think you need a new one


Also i see you're looking at a RTX 4070. It's ok, but i think the RX 7900GRE is a better deal. The 4070 Ti Super is the 4070 to have.
But we are some 6 months away from a new lineup expected to bring a huge uplift in performance. I would wait for a GPU.
You either buy something MUCH better for $600 or you buy the 4070 (Ti Super preferably) for a lower price than today.


Lastly, that isn't a great deal for the CPU/Mobo. You can get a better motherboard if you order yourself:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X670E PG Lightning ATX AM5 Motherboard ($234.64 @ Amazon)
Total: $574.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-06-10 19:14 EDT-0400

Suggested build:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool Assassin 4S 61.25 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X670E PG Lightning ATX AM5 Motherboard ($234.64 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($112.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic VERTEX GX-1000 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($165.75 @ Amazon)
Total: $1138.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-06-10 19:37 EDT-0400

North of $1000, without a GPU which is up to you. Reuse your old and wait for next gen or buy today.

You could cut the price a little by opting for a 850w PSU, cheaper RAM and maybe a cheaper case. You could also buy a more budget motherboard but if this is a long term PC, saving a few bucks on a cheaper mobo wont make you that much happier.

It's something to tweak if nothing else. Hope it helps.

 

[35below0]

Here's the GPUs i'd recommend: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=565,566,560&sort=price&page=1
Imo the 7900GRE blows away the 4070, unless we're talking about the 4070 Ti Super. That one is a superior GPU, but costs superior money.

What is your target resolution and refresh rate?

 

[javagrind888]

Whelp, that's doubly not what I wanted to hear, but NEEDED to hear it, thanks. 35below0, I'm going to keep this list you made and hold onto it, comparing when the next gen drops. I'd definitely not want to be a generation behind the same year I build.

I'm keeping my 2560X1440 monitor for my next build. Refresh rates all seem to be fine on all new games, but I still don't have ray tracing and that's been weighing on some of my favorite games like Dying Light 2 and Cyberpunk. I'm not even wanting to load up Fallout4 again until I can put new era lighting effects on it.
I've always stuck with NVidia because they've never let me down in performance. Even now my old GTX 1070 lets me play on High to Ultra settings, just without the much needed ray tracing. Maybe I need to look at benchmark tests against it again though.

 

[javagrind888]

Also, thanks for the obvious answer, that I need to replace my outdated PSU.

 

[35below0]

Whelp, that's doubly not what I wanted to hear, but NEEDED to hear it, thanks. 35below0, I'm going to keep this list you made and hold onto it, comparing when the next gen drops. I'd definitely not want to be a generation behind the same year I build.

I'm keeping my 2560X1440 monitor for my next build. Refresh rates all seem to be fine on all new games, but I still don't have ray tracing and that's been weighing on some of my favorite games like Dying Light 2 and Cyberpunk. I'm not even wanting to load up Fallout4 again until I can put new era lighting effects on it.
I've always stuck with NVidia because they've never let me down in performance. Even now my old GTX 1070 lets me play on High to Ultra settings, just without the much needed ray tracing. Maybe I need to look at benchmark tests against it again though.

1070 to 4070 would be a great improvement. I'm ambivalent on nvidia or AMD but at certain price points one has an advantage over the other. Or put it another way, some models in the line up do not compare well to the opposition.

The 4070 is kinda in that place. It's fine on it's own though it hogs more power without yet delivering excellent performance. The 4080 is expensive, but the 4070 Ti Super, while also pricy is a really great choice for anyone who cannot afford or take advantage of higher capabilities of 4080s and 4090s. Those are for 4K Ultra gaming or crazy frame rates.

The 4060 is too good for non-demanding games and too weak for demanding ones. It's two key features are low power use and relatively low price.

In between those gaps, AMD has some excellent choices. The 7800XT and 7900GRE are arguably the best price/performance gaming GPUs today. Ray tracing will make them less great picks as time goes on but that's still some way in the future.
The 4070 Ti Super would fare better, but right now it's price is maaaybe not worth paying when the 50XX series is getting so close to release.

If you can wait, do so. A new build will give you some extra performance even with a 1070. Later you can drop in a brand new GPU and get RT out the wazoo.
On the other hand, a 4070 or 4070 Ti Super gives you the fun stuff right now. No waiting until Easter.
Being one generation behind isn't that bad if you have good performance. If it bothers you, you could always sell your 4070 and recover some of the money.