Should I consider purchasing a new power supply unit?

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Should I consider purchasing a new power supply unit?

Should I consider purchasing a new power supply unit?

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hrgriff
Senior Member

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07-20-2016, 03:00 PM

#1

I’m using my Seasonic M12 620W Bronze Rated system, which I bought new in 2017. It’s been running smoothly ever since. My setup is connected to a UPS and then to a surge protector, but power outages and voltage fluctuations are common in my area. My current PC isn’t very demanding, so I’m considering upgrading to one of the following options:

1. Cooler Master MWE v2 Bronze 650W
2. MSI Mag A650BM Bronze 650W
3. Corsair CV Bronze 650W

I have a few components already: an i3-9100F, Gigabyte Aorus Gaming B360M, two 8GB 2666MHz cards, Gigabyte G1 GTX 1070, and a 500GB Kingston S2000 NVME drive. I also have four 3.5" HDDs (9TB), but I’m aware of the storage limits. My PC is still functional but aging, so I’m thinking about replacing it with one of the models listed above.

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hrgriff

07-20-2016, 03:00 PM #1

I’m using my Seasonic M12 620W Bronze Rated system, which I bought new in 2017. It’s been running smoothly ever since. My setup is connected to a UPS and then to a surge protector, but power outages and voltage fluctuations are common in my area. My current PC isn’t very demanding, so I’m considering upgrading to one of the following options:

1. Cooler Master MWE v2 Bronze 650W
2. MSI Mag A650BM Bronze 650W
3. Corsair CV Bronze 650W

I have a few components already: an i3-9100F, Gigabyte Aorus Gaming B360M, two 8GB 2666MHz cards, Gigabyte G1 GTX 1070, and a 500GB Kingston S2000 NVME drive. I also have four 3.5" HDDs (9TB), but I’m aware of the storage limits. My PC is still functional but aging, so I’m thinking about replacing it with one of the models listed above.

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iron_finder1
Posting Freak

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07-22-2016, 10:31 AM

#2

The advantages of swapping out your power source are unclear.

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iron_finder1

07-22-2016, 10:31 AM #2

The advantages of swapping out your power source are unclear.

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bella_kittyboo
Member

127

07-24-2016, 02:23 AM

#3

Although it performed adequately during its time, the Seasonic M12 isn't ideal for current setups. Its power management features are likely lacking compared to today's high-quality PSUs.

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bella_kittyboo

07-24-2016, 02:23 AM #3

Although it performed adequately during its time, the Seasonic M12 isn't ideal for current setups. Its power management features are likely lacking compared to today's high-quality PSUs.

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maxdu632
Member

210

07-24-2016, 08:21 AM

#4

When considering your options, are you evaluating the complete Cooler Master selection or focusing on the lower-quality 230V models?

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maxdu632

07-24-2016, 08:21 AM #4

When considering your options, are you evaluating the complete Cooler Master selection or focusing on the lower-quality 230V models?

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m0deYT
Member

144

07-28-2016, 04:32 AM

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Your current PSU is adequate and suitable for your graphics card.
The seasonic is still functional, though it seems to be operating without any problems.
Swapping a working unit for another of similar size doesn’t seem logical to me.
The graphics card is the component that consumes the most power.
I’d prefer to wait until you upgrade your graphics card.
Once you do, choose a quality unit with at least a 7-year warranty.
Also, ensure it supports the current ATX3.0 standard.
Apart from price, there are no drawbacks to a very powerful PSU. I might suggest an 850W model depending on the GPU you plan to use later.

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m0deYT

07-28-2016, 04:32 AM #5

Your current PSU is adequate and suitable for your graphics card.
The seasonic is still functional, though it seems to be operating without any problems.
Swapping a working unit for another of similar size doesn’t seem logical to me.
The graphics card is the component that consumes the most power.
I’d prefer to wait until you upgrade your graphics card.
Once you do, choose a quality unit with at least a 7-year warranty.
Also, ensure it supports the current ATX3.0 standard.
Apart from price, there are no drawbacks to a very powerful PSU. I might suggest an 850W model depending on the GPU you plan to use later.

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KronicAction
Junior Member

15

07-28-2016, 02:08 PM

#6

your present seasonic unit offers superior quality compared to all three alternatives you mentioned.
you can either retain your existing unit or opt for a more robust and efficient one that fits your future plans—this way the upgrade will be worthwhile.
for your current setup, a more powerful unit isn’t necessary.
the gtx 1070 only consumes less than 200w during gaming, and the power usage of the i3 is minimal, making it hardly noticeable.
if you can find one with a 6-core processor, it could be a better choice; otherwise, an 8-core processor would be ideal, though your motherboard may not support it well due to insufficient VRM.
the gtx 1070 remains adequate for casual 60Hz 1080p gaming and older games.

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KronicAction

07-28-2016, 02:08 PM #6

your present seasonic unit offers superior quality compared to all three alternatives you mentioned.
you can either retain your existing unit or opt for a more robust and efficient one that fits your future plans—this way the upgrade will be worthwhile.
for your current setup, a more powerful unit isn’t necessary.
the gtx 1070 only consumes less than 200w during gaming, and the power usage of the i3 is minimal, making it hardly noticeable.
if you can find one with a 6-core processor, it could be a better choice; otherwise, an 8-core processor would be ideal, though your motherboard may not support it well due to insufficient VRM.
the gtx 1070 remains adequate for casual 60Hz 1080p gaming and older games.