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Question New PSU required or not?

Question New PSU required or not?

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MrBukkit
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04-10-2019, 07:08 AM

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I am assembling a new computer and will be installing the Ryzen 8600G CPU. I plan to keep my existing PSU, though it hasn't received many good reviews and has only been used for two years. The PSU is a Seasonic S12lll with 550 watts. Should I go ahead and replace it?

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MrBukkit

04-10-2019, 07:08 AM #1

I am assembling a new computer and will be installing the Ryzen 8600G CPU. I plan to keep my existing PSU, though it hasn't received many good reviews and has only been used for two years. The PSU is a Seasonic S12lll with 550 watts. Should I go ahead and replace it?

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mlarkworthy
Member

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04-22-2019, 08:10 AM

#2

If you don't plan to install a video card, the Seasonic should work just fine.

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mlarkworthy

04-22-2019, 08:10 AM #2

If you don't plan to install a video card, the Seasonic should work just fine.

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ItsAge
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04-22-2019, 12:14 PM

#3

Thank you, I believe purchasing a multimeter and checking the voltage will be on the safe side.

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ItsAge

04-22-2019, 12:14 PM #3

Thank you, I believe purchasing a multimeter and checking the voltage will be on the safe side.

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PieTheGuyTM
Member

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04-22-2019, 08:53 PM

#4

You can view the voltages in CPUID HWmonitor for free and with other applications.

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PieTheGuyTM

04-22-2019, 08:53 PM #4

You can view the voltages in CPUID HWmonitor for free and with other applications.

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xXMcAw3s0m3Xx
Junior Member

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04-24-2019, 08:58 PM

#5

S12III has some issues, but it should work on an iGPU-only setup. Just swap it out when you're ready to add a dedicated GPU.

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xXMcAw3s0m3Xx

04-24-2019, 08:58 PM #5

S12III has some issues, but it should work on an iGPU-only setup. Just swap it out when you're ready to add a dedicated GPU.

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BoboGee
Junior Member

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04-25-2019, 05:22 AM

#6

I am concerned it might cause a collapse of the current system.

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BoboGee

04-25-2019, 05:22 AM #6

I am concerned it might cause a collapse of the current system.

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Chile_PvP
Junior Member

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05-03-2019, 03:42 AM

#7

It's not that bad.

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Chile_PvP

05-03-2019, 03:42 AM #7

It's not that bad.