USED PSU

[Rumman]

IS it safe to consider an used PSU (Corsair RM650) to buy which probably unplugged from PC around 2 months ago? But the seller confirm that the goods are ok and running.

 

Does PC parts degrade if used and then unused for certain periods? Though RM series is good.

[--SID--]

Which RM650? The 2013 model with the orange caracters on the label, the 2019 with black label or the 2021 with triangle grille?

[Dutch_Master]

Don't buy a used PSU unless you know the seller (very) well. It's the most critical part of your setup and if it goes poof then the potential damage can be very costly.

[Rumman]

 

[Somerandomtechyboi]

Used psu all the way

 

You usually get huge discounts over new due to morons that think psus only die after 5 years (even though they last anywhere from 10-15 years, mines nearly 12 years old)

 

 

There is capacitor degradation apparently but that shouldnt be a major worry, all that matters is the psu lasts awhile, and besides its an rm650 pretty high quality unit so if it dies all you are losing is the psu, but it problably wont be dying in your ownership unless you dont aim for higher end hardware in the future that requires beefier psus (id expect 7-12 years of life left depending on its age)

[--SID--]

That's the 2019 model. It's fine. Make sure all the modular cables are included.

[AI_Must_Di3]

3 hours ago, --SID-- said:

That's the 2019 model. It's fine. Make sure all the modular cables are included.

+10000000000...... DO NOT substitute modular cables from other psus and ONLY use the wires that came with the psu or you WILL blow out your whole rig.