Would you use a refurbished PSU with new PC build?

[duhok]

Just wondering if it is safe to use a refurbished PSU from a reputable company when building a new computer?

 

Why would not do it?

 

TIA

[Firewrath9]

no its not worth the ~20$. just get a refurbed cpu cooler (not AIO) or case.

[STRMfrmXMN]

11 hours ago, duhok said:

Just wondering if it is safe to use a refurbished PSU from a reputable company when building a new computer?

 

Why would not do it?

 

TIA

What "reputable company" is the PSU? EVGA is generally considered a good company but they also have crap units like all the rest.

 

If the unit were refurb'd in-house like Corsair does it, then sure, I'd go for it. If I don't know who refurb'd it then I'd be a little worried. I'd want a warranty to come with the unit, at the very least.

[Stefan Payne]

12 hours ago, duhok said:

Just wondering if it is safe to use a refurbished PSU from a reputable company when building a new computer?

Why would not do it?

No, because:

a) Price isn't worth the risk

b) You loose the warranty of the PSU.

So is 10 or 20 bucks worth having no warranty??

[duhok]

8 hours ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

What "reputable company" is the PSU? EVGA is generally considered a good company but they also have crap units like all the rest.

 

If the unit were refurb'd in-house like Corsair does it, then sure, I'd go for it. If I don't know who refurb'd it then I'd be a little worried. I'd want a warranty to come with the unit, at the very least.

It is from Seasonic RMA and it will carry the remaining original warranty (which in my case is almost 3 years to come).

The unit is SS-660XP2 and I believe it is no longer in production now.

[Keg Ops]

it's a no for me chief 

 

a PSU is arguably the most important part of a computer, saving a few dollars isn't worth the risk of killing the rest of your system (especially a Seasonic power supply) 

[SupersonicSaint]

22 hours ago, duhok said:

Just wondering if it is safe to use a refurbished PSU from a reputable company when building a new computer?

 

Why would not do it?

 

TIA

The only part of a system I would ever say ?% unequivocally not to ever purchase second hand is a PSU. If that has a problem then say goodbye to every other component in your PC. It powers EVERYTHING so quality must be a guarantee not a gamble. If you don't have any money it is better to buy something new that's cheaper rather than used.

 

You CAN get it used if you want. But unless they will put your entire PC under warranty then do not do it unless you are very confident. I would only buy it used from someone you know closely.

[duhok]

6 minutes ago, SupersonicSaint said:

The only part of a system I would ever say ?% unequivocally not to ever purchase second hand is a PSU. If that has a problem then say goodbye to every other component in your PC. It powers EVERYTHING so quality must be a guarantee not a gamble. If you don't have any money it is better to buy something new that's cheaper rather than used.

 

You CAN get it used if you want. But unless they will put your entire PC under warranty then do not do it unless you are very confident. I would only buy it used from someone you know closely.

What if it was being replaced by the manufacture under warranty and you get back a refurbished (in most cases) would you still not trust it?

[SupersonicSaint]

9 minutes ago, duhok said:

What if it was being replaced by the manufacture under warranty and you get back a refurbished (in most cases) would you still not trust it?

Well then that is fine. Manufacturer refurbished and warranty are two words I like very much ?

[Stefan Payne]

8 hours ago, duhok said:

It is from Seasonic RMA and it will carry the remaining original warranty (which in my case is almost 3 years to come).

The unit is SS-660XP2 and I believe it is no longer in production now.

Stay away from that and get something else.

The Forums are full with issues regarding the older Seasonic X and P Models.

 

And why do you say that it carries Warranty? Have you looked at the Seasonic Warranty Terms?? Pls do as many exclude buying used from the Warranty.

 

You really should get a new PSU like Bitfenix Formula or somehting like that instead. Even if it looks worse on Paper, its the better choice.

 

What if it was being replaced by the manufacture under warranty and you get back a refurbished (in most cases) would you still not trust it?

No, absolutely not...

As for the price, I'd suspect that its at the level where you could get a good PSU new...

[duhok]

4 minutes ago, Stefan Payne said:

Stay away from that and get something else.

The Forums are full with issues regarding the older Seasonic X and P Models.

 

And why do you say that it carries Warranty? Have you looked at the Seasonic Warranty Terms?? Pls do as many exclude buying used from the Warranty.

 

You really should get a new PSU like Bitfenix Formula or somehting like that instead. Even if it looks worse on Paper, its the better choice.

Yes, based on Seasonic terms, it will carry the original warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer. In my case, still 3 years left as it was purchased in 2014 with seven years warranty.

[Fullmental]

Absolutely not. Spend the extra cash, get something new and good. Even with 3 years on the original warranty left, it's four years old and if it's been refurbished it may have already broken once before. Why take a chance? You can get good, high quality power supplies with 7 or even 10 year warranties for $60-$80 easily.

[LienusLateTips]

32 minutes ago, duhok said:

Yes, based on Seasonic terms, it will carry the original warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer. In my case, still 3 years left as it was purchased in 2014 with seven years warranty.

I'd continue to use it. It's a perfectly fine unit.