Question Power supply compatibility with new motherboard

[ShaQBlogs]

I have a new mobo - MSI Z790 A-MAX WiFi.
I have an existing power supply -
Cooler master RS600 PCAR E3 (ATX 12V v2.3).

1. Is the PSU compatible with the mobo. PSU is older than 7 years, probably much older. Can I use this PSU or should I use a different one?
2. The mobo is having 8+8 pins for cpu power. However, the PSU has 4+4 pins named P2, P3. How can this be compatible?

Note: 600W is more than sufficient power for my needs.

 

[Lutfij]

Cooler master RS600 PCAR E3 (ATX 12V v2.3).
That PSU is not something I'd call a PSU. I'd invest in a relialby built PSU and call it a day. What GPU are you looking to pair with the build?

Note: 600W is more than sufficient power for my needs.
Wattage isn't the only thing you look at when investing in a PSU. If wattage was what we looked at, we'd be buying Raidmax PSU's(from the 2000's) a dime a dozen and using them to power 4090's.

Where are you located, what is your budget for PSU purchase and what is your preferred site for purchase? If you're working with a small form factor case, please include it in case we need to scope out SFX PSU's for your build.

 

[ShaQBlogs]

Thank you for the quick reply.

I am using internal graphics. No GPU. May not get one in the future either.

I have another PSU which is under repair and should be back in 1-2 weeks .
https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-650-v2-full-modular/

While I'm waiting for the PSU to be fixed, I would like to know if I can use the PSU mentioned in my previous post. This is just a temporary workaround while waiting for the newer and modular PSU.

I have a case which can fit an ATX board and i Live in India.

 

[--SID--]

Cooler master RS600 PCAR E3 (ATX 12V v2.3).

Is at least 15 years old and was even terrible when it was new. Very low quality, group regulated, terrible voltage regulation, 2 fake 12v rails, voltage switch, no APFC, missing essential protection features. This is probably the worst Cooler Master PSU that has seen the light. Don't use it under any circumstances.

 

[ShaQBlogs]

Thank you for the suggestion.
I guess I will have to refrain from using it.

Do you have any suggestions what to get?

This is where I get my products from. My preferred budget is 7000.

https://www.pcstudio.in/product-category/power-supply/

How about this one...?

MWE Gold 650 - V2 (Full Modular)

MWE Gold - V2 (Full Modular) is the next step in the evolution of Cooler Master's entry level 80 PLUS Gold power offerings. The intention was not to create a new product but to improve a current one to be even more useful to consumers. The design changes implemented in this iteration of the MWG...

www.coolermaster.com

 

[--SID--]

This is where I get my products from. My preferred budget is 7000.
https://www.pcstudio.in/product-category/power-supply/

Sorry, I'm blocked and can't enter it.

MWE Gold V2 is fine. But what was wrong with it. Usually PSUs will be replaced by the manufacturer, not repaired.