Does an active PFC indicate that the psu is a good one?

[throwaway60540]

I found a pretty great deal: Ryzen 7 3700x (going to switch to 5700x if I get it, it's only slightly more expensive), RX 6700 XT, 32GB DDR4 Corsair RAM, 1tb ssd, B450 Mortar Max, DIYPC ARGB-Q01 with 6 fans, 650 watt psu with bronze certificate and active pfc, for 750$, which is a great deal in my country. However, the seller doesn't disclose which specific psu it is, and I'm probably gonna ask him anyway if I'm buying, but if it is active pfc, bronze certified, is it safe to assume it's at least a quality one and won't become an IED and fry other components?

[Poinkachu]

7 minutes ago, throwaway60540 said:

but if it is active pfc, bronze certified, is it safe to assume it's at least a quality one and won't become an IED and fry other components?

Nope

Especially for a used one.

 

Here's a review video from some while ago,

A Gigabyte Gold Rated.

 

 

[Average Nerd]

5 minutes ago, throwaway60540 said:

but if it is active pfc, bronze certified, is it safe to assume it's at least a quality one

No.

Bronze certification is about efficiency, and active PFC is pretty much a standard feature even on low quality units.

[throwaway60540]

12 minutes ago, Average Nerd said:

No.

Bronze certification is about efficiency, and active PFC is pretty much a standard feature even on low quality units.

Okay, got it! I'll make sure to question the seller about the PSU

[Kilrah]

Active PFC is basically legally required in some places above some power level I don't remember OTOH, so having it is just because they have no choice, not because they decided to include it to make a better product.

[silencer12]

On 2/13/2024 at 1:57 PM, throwaway60540 said:

I found a pretty great deal: Ryzen 7 3700x (going to switch to 5700x if I get it, it's only slightly more expensive), RX 6700 XT, 32GB DDR4 Corsair RAM, 1tb ssd, B450 Mortar Max, DIYPC ARGB-Q01 with 6 fans, 650 watt psu with bronze certificate and active pfc, for 750$, which is a great deal in my country. However, the seller doesn't disclose which specific psu it is, and I'm probably gonna ask him anyway if I'm buying, but if it is active pfc, bronze certified, is it safe to assume it's at least a quality one and won't become an IED and fry other components?

If the seller didn't already disclose what PSU it is, then that is already a red flag.