[SOLVED] Should i reuse my old Corsair RM 1000 PSU in my new PC.

[Kumar87]

Hello Experts !

I am building my new PC with Ryzen5 3600 and GTX 1660 ti on MSI Tomahawk Max mobo. I have my 6 year old Corsair RM 1000 PSU (80 plus Gold ) with 5 years of warranty.

Can i reuse my older PSU on my new build ?

I have done some research and perform AIDA64 FPU test for 2 hours - test results are below -

https://imgur.com/a/ihiqgkU

View: https://imgur.com/a/ihiqgkU

Your help is highly appreciated !

 

[Lutfij]

You should buy a PSU that is lower in wattage, more like a 550W PSU that's reliably built. You don't need a double capacity PSU unless you're going to be mining or running two of the most powerful GPU's with an overclock.

 

[Kumar87]

Thanks ! Earlier i was into mining for a year with that PSU but not now.

I have some money constraint now. Is it not safe to use that PSU for one or two years and then i could buy a good quality PSU ?

 

[Vic 40]

It should be fine.

 

[Kumar87]

ok. Thanks for your reply . I wanted to know whether my PSU is in good health as i don't want any harm to my new PC components. Will a aging PSU could harm the other components?

 

[Vic 40]

Some yes, but think this is good enough quality to keep on using.

Looking at reviews back then could it have high ripple at 100% load. What parts did you mine with?

 

[Kumar87]

ok. Thanks. I was mining with amd r9 280 x. Probably 2 to 3 gpu were attached. Any way will try using the PSU for my new build for 6 months to a year till i buy a new PSU.

 

[refillable]

No I don't think there's any problem with using an RM 1000 for a low power system like that.

 

[Kumar87]

No I don't think there's any problem with using an RM 1000 for a low power system like that.

I am worried about the aging of the old PSU as it is now 6 year old.

I am still using it on my current 6 year old system (Intel i5 2500k os Asus P8 Z68 Vpro Gen3 mobo)) but without any gpu. As my GPU died 2 years ago. Till now no issue like random shutdown or crashes.

Thanks for the help. I am planning to use this PSU for another 6 months till i buy a good one.

 

[Vic 40]

I am planning to use this PSU for another 6 months till i buy a good one.

Still think it should be fine.

 

[Kumar87]

Thanks for your reply. I need peace of mind.
Please suggest - Is this a good psu for my system?

Corsair TX Series TX550M 550W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular Power Supply - Black

Amazon link - https://www.amazon.in/CORSAIR-TX550M-Semi-Modular-Supply-CP-9020133-UK/dp/B06WW8G3S8?th=1

 

[refillable]

Thanks for your reply. I need peace of mind.
Please suggest - Is this a good psu for my system?

Corsair TX Series TX550M 550W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular Power Supply - Black

Amazon link - https://www.amazon.in/CORSAIR-TX550M-Semi-Modular-Supply-CP-9020133-UK/dp/B06WW8G3S8?th=1

Yes it is good. The argument that your old PSU degrades over 6 years is also not true IMO. Older RM PSUs are built pretty well, so they can stand the test of time.

Some alternatives:

https://www.amazon.in/EA650G-PRO-Ea...6:800000-&rnid=1318502031&s=computers&sr=1-14

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www.amazon.in

https://www.amazon.in/Corsair-RM650...6:800000-&rnid=976393031&s=computers&sr=1-827

 

[Kumar87]

Yes it is good. The argument that your old PSU degrades over 6 years is also not true IMO. Older RM PSUs are built pretty well, so they can stand the test of time.

Some alternatives:

https://www.amazon.in/EA650G-PRO-Ea...6:800000-&rnid=1318502031&s=computers&sr=1-14

Amazon.in: Buy Corsair Power Supplies, TX650M 650W CP-9020132-NA Online at Low Prices in India | Corsair Reviews & Ratings

Buy Corsair Power Supplies, TX650M 650W CP-9020132-NA online at low price in India on Amazon.in. Check out Corsair Power Supplies, TX650M 650W CP-9020132-NA reviews, ratings, features, specifications and browse more Corsair products online at best prices on Amazon.in.

www.amazon.in

https://www.amazon.in/Corsair-RM650...6:800000-&rnid=976393031&s=computers&sr=1-827

Thank you and all the other experts here for the help. Ok argument taken. Will stay with current PSU for a while and wait for price drop and grab the new PSU .