[SOLVED] So I guess PSU can't be used for long time?

[Vayne77]

I see many people doesn't recommend old PSU like The S12II, Corsair CX series and some old PSU for newer GPU like RTX even though the wattage is more than enough (600w++)

So does you really need to change PSU for new gen CPU,GPU?

At first I think to buy a 650w PSU so I can use it for 5 years+ and don't need to replace it when I upgrade my PC.... But I guess that won't work?

 

[Gam3r01]

It only really depends on the quality of the unit in question.
Those units were fine budget models when they were relatively new (CXm, not green label CX), but there are just better options in the same price range now.

You certainly can buy a decent unit now and use it for an upgrade later on down the line, my B2 unit is well over 4 years old and works great, no plans to replace it until it dies.
If it was a lower quality unit, I probably would start thinking about it as it comes near the end of its warranty.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Moral of the story --- buy the very best quality you can afford if you want it to last.

 

[Archaic59]

A higher quality PSU can provide more stable power output and help protect other components in your system, especially if you intend to buy a relatively expensive RTX series video card.