Should I change my power supply?

[Scott377]

Hi guys,

After realising that my prebuilt PC came with a pretty cheap power supply, (this one here: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-scanfx-power-supply-with-120mm-quiet-fan-atx) I have been concerned that it won't be reliable/safe enough to use after some time. I don't want all my components to become damaged if the power supply randomly decides to fail so I have been wondering whether it would be worth upgrading it to a more reliable, branded PSU such as the one here: http://www.corsair.com/en/cx-series-cx600m-modular-atx-power-supply-600-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-psu

 

[Mattios]

That would be better. What is your budget exactly?

 

[chrisb99]

If the psu that is in the computer fails it will go under warranty

 

[Scott377]

Well, sort of just enough for that power supply in a few days. Don't really have the money to buy it right now however I am worried that the old one may fail at any time, so if it is a much needed upgrade then sure I will buy the one I mentioned soon. Can't really go for anything for expensive

 

[Scott377]

Right so if it fails, any damaged items in the PC should be covered?

 

[Scott377]

Is it necessary that I change the PSU? If not, then I will leave it for a couple of months before I switch. If it is then I will get it right now.

 

[Hawkshot]

Is it necessary that I change the PSU? If not, then I will leave it for a couple of months before I switch. If it is then I will get it right now.

as long as your system isn't using up 80% of the full capacity of that PSU on a regular basic you should be ok to use it for a couple of months without a problem, the Corsair CX600w is a pretty bad PSU in itself so no point going from bad to another medioca PSU, whats is the full brakedown of your system I will find you a better one for future reference ?

 

[Scott377]

Intel i5-4460 3.2ghz
Gigabyte gtx 960
1x Seagate 1TB HDD
1x Samsung 250gb SSD
1x ASUS H81M-K Motherboard
1x Optical Drive
2x USB 2.0
2x USB 3.0
1x 140mm fan
1x 120mm fan

 

[chrisb99]

If you switch the psu you will lose warranty on the entire computer so if the motherboard frys or something you have to pay up from your own pocket

 

[Scott377]

Oh ok, I think I'll hold it off till later then, thanks.