There is a small plastic fragment detached from the power supply fan pin.
There is a small plastic fragment detached from the power supply fan pin.
Well, it could be possible, but once the PSU fails and emits smoke, it can definitely damage everything connected to it (including your whole PC). So if you're planning to destroy your PC, go ahead and continue using it—see how far you can take it. But if you aim to keep your PC running for years, a new high-quality PSU is necessary.
For a gaming rig, a Tier A PSU is ideal. Examples include Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, and Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.
PSU tier list:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...JW...1973454078
Tier A will suffice, while Tier A+ is better. A 550W unit works just fine. A 650W unit also performs well without issues.
My three PCs are all powered by Tier A PSUs: Seasonic PRIME 650 Titanium (Tier A+), Seasonic PRIME Ultra 650 Titanium (Tier A+), and Seasonic Focus PX-550 (Tier A). Detailed specs and photos are available in my profile.