Old Computer, New PSU

[Maragas]

Hi,

I have a computer that I have been using for...6-7 years or so and this summer I will replace it with a brand new one.

But the thing is, I am pretty sure PSU of it is failing these days. Not in bangs, just whimpers though.

 

So I had an idea, what if, I bought the PSU of my future computer now and used on my old computer. Seeing that PSU are one of few things I can be confident in not changing that much until summer or even a few years, I think it would work.

 

However, I have no idea if this new PSU will work with my old computer. I don't want to destroy my computer as I still have months until summer.

Hope you guys can help me if you don't mind as I have no idea.

 

Current Computer:

Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. H61M-DS2

CPU: Intel Core i3 3220 @ 3.30GHz

Ram: 4GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)

Storage: 465GB Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device (SATA )

 

Planned PSU: Seasonic Prime Ultra 750W 80+ Titanium

[3 Lions]

I think all you need for this system is a Corsair CX450M. 

[Maragas]

1 hour ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

I think all you need for this system is a Corsair CX450M. 

Heh, this system is fine with 300W, it's not the problem.
Just wondering if this Seasonic PSU will work on the system or just blow it up as it's old. The only reason I am buying it early when I am going to build my pc in summer is my failing power supply like I said.

[Altruist]

22 minutes ago, Maragas said:

Hi,

I have a computer that I have been using for...6-7 years or so and this summer I will replace it with a brand new one.

But the thing is, I am pretty sure PSU of it is failing these days. Not in bangs, just whimpers though.

 

So I had an idea, what if, I bought the PSU of my future computer now and used on my old computer. Seeing that PSU are one of few things I can be confident in not changing that much until summer or even a few years, I think it would work.

 

However, I have no idea if this new PSU will work with my old computer. I don't want to destroy my computer as I still have months until summer.

Hope you guys can help me if you don't mind as I have no idea.

 

Current Computer:

Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. H61M-DS2

CPU: Intel Core i3 3220 @ 3.30GHz

Ram: 4GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)

Storage: 465GB Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device (SATA )

 

Planned PSU: Seasonic Prime Ultra 750W 80+ Titanium

i don't a reason for a new psu to destory an old one correct if im wrong.

 

[Altruist]

Also, great choice on the psu.

[Mattias Edeslatt]

There is no such thing as a new PSU is killing old(er) hardware for the sake of the hardware being "old".

[Maragas]

58 minutes ago, Altruist said:

i don't a reason for a new psu to destory an old one correct if im wrong.

 

 

55 minutes ago, Altruist said:

Also, great choice on the psu.

Thank you, I hope you guys will like it when I finalize my build in summer and post it here. 

[Fasauceome]

As long as your PSU adheres to the ATX standard, which your selection does, then it's go for launch.