Does the burned connector on a used PSU indicate any issues?

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Does the burned connector on a used PSU indicate any issues?

Does the burned connector on a used PSU indicate any issues?

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Spartan_GB3
Member

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02-02-2016, 08:57 AM

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I purchased a used Cougar 650w Gold Fully Modular PSU and one of the connectors for the GPU was damaged due to mismatched cables. The owner mentioned staying with it temporarily and advised using other connectors, but later issues affected my GPU, causing damage to the HDMI port, motherboard, and monitor. It might not be related to the PSU. If I buy a new GPU, should I use this PSU or get a new one? I understand some people think I shouldn't have bought it, but I already did.

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Spartan_GB3

02-02-2016, 08:57 AM #1

I purchased a used Cougar 650w Gold Fully Modular PSU and one of the connectors for the GPU was damaged due to mismatched cables. The owner mentioned staying with it temporarily and advised using other connectors, but later issues affected my GPU, causing damage to the HDMI port, motherboard, and monitor. It might not be related to the PSU. If I buy a new GPU, should I use this PSU or get a new one? I understand some people think I shouldn't have bought it, but I already did.

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luluj2015
Member

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02-03-2016, 04:22 PM

#2

Consider purchasing a new PSU.
Alternatively, review option 1.

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luluj2015

02-03-2016, 04:22 PM #2

Consider purchasing a new PSU.
Alternatively, review option 1.

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Bouma71
Junior Member

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02-05-2016, 10:08 AM

#3

1. Never purchase used PSUs!
2. Avoid getting cheap on PSUs either.
Discard them or keep them as a lightweight option.
The PSU is the sole part inside the PC that needs to be bought new and of high quality, since it powers everything and is therefore the most critical component.

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Bouma71

02-05-2016, 10:08 AM #3

1. Never purchase used PSUs!
2. Avoid getting cheap on PSUs either.
Discard them or keep them as a lightweight option.
The PSU is the sole part inside the PC that needs to be bought new and of high quality, since it powers everything and is therefore the most critical component.

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peter4everpan
Member

235

02-06-2016, 03:56 PM

#4

Unless I have personal knowledge of the individual or a strong rating, I wouldn't purchase a used PSU, and I certainly wouldn't buy one with a damaged cable. I would simply recycle that one locally and buy a new high-quality model from the tier list tailored to your requirements.
The Corsair RM850x 2024 is around 135 dollars and is a very reliable device.

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peter4everpan

02-06-2016, 03:56 PM #4

Unless I have personal knowledge of the individual or a strong rating, I wouldn't purchase a used PSU, and I certainly wouldn't buy one with a damaged cable. I would simply recycle that one locally and buy a new high-quality model from the tier list tailored to your requirements.
The Corsair RM850x 2024 is around 135 dollars and is a very reliable device.