PSU Failure

[Danielx64]

10 hours ago, Luc2k said:

What do you know, 400W is enough to power a high-end PC.

 

 

I wouldn't use that computer.

[wakjak]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/f9HVgL

 

I'm going to be building this PC in the next couple of weeks and i'll only be using a 500W PSU.. Seems strange as i've always used to go 750W+ in the past ...

[sc302 Veteran]

I wouldn't say having more is a bad thing. It just covers you if you do hit that power level and you don't have to pay twice or three times when you do upgrade later.  But I guess it is dosposable, how many people reuse their parts when upgrading later, don't we all just trash the old and buy new every 5 years or so?  

[Mindovermaster Moderator]

3 hours ago, sc302 said:

I wouldn't say having more is a bad thing. It just covers you if you do hit that power level and you don't have to pay twice or three times when you do upgrade later.  But I guess it is dosposable, how many people reuse their parts when upgrading later, don't we all just trash the old and buy new every 5 years or so?  

Most, yes. All, no.

 

We don't have cash trees here.

[sc302 Veteran]

Most, yes. All, no.   We don't have cash trees here. [emoji6] 

 

 

Exactly, buy once not twice or three or four times. Scope out for potential future growth.   

 

 

Buy now for what you may need later will save you in the long run vs buying for what you need now then buying for what you need later. Cash trees don't exist. Use your money wisely now, and you will have more later.