In fact, there are many components that can be reused when upgrading your PC to a new platform: basically everything except the motherboard and processor (and if the gap is too large, RAM). But as you know, power outputs are sometimes the most destructive part of a PC after a hard drive, and are actually the most vulnerable aspect due to power outages and other electrical problems.
It's bad relying on the old power of the new PC?
Is the transmission of creative energy still unreliable?
The specifications and performance of the PC can be easily measured by measurement tools, but what about the power supply? The one we have the most is the power table, which is only a set of theoretical and non-linear principles. In any case, if you intend to use your old power on a new PC, you should no longer look at its full potential, but also the current is capable of producing a +12V rail
Most importantly this graphics card number. Usually, manufacturers have to specify how much working amps need to work, but if you can't calculate, "with eyes" you should know that a mid-range graph will require at least 30A at +12V rail, while for a high graph you will need values close to 50A.
Now the recommendation is that you subtract the values of the source theory by at least 5% in the lifetime, given the wear of the elements. In other words, imagine you have a 600W source that sent 48A to a +12V train, but you are now 5 years old. In that case you would have to remove 25% off the price, and we would still have the same value of having a 450W source capable of supplying 36A to +12V rail.
Obviously these are not energy standards, however They can help us get an idea of the source coating and decide if it's worth reusing. or if the binen is better to buy a new one.
You should also check if the power supply is old, and depending on how old, enough connectors will need it on the new PC. As such, you should clean it up to take full advantage of the platform conversion experience.
So, is it wrong to re-use electric power?
Not at all. In fact if decentralized power transmission
For example, in one of our HardZone test kits we have used the Corsair RM1000i since the beginning of 2015; You are 5 years old and have passed through several program reviews, in addition to the various tests we give our teams to do a feasibility study, and calibration of voltages and source efficiency continues as of day one. , because it not only has good quality and is a good performer (actually Tier 1), but despite its use, we kept it in good condition.
Another thing is that if you have a recurring power brand or are over five years (5 years), in the unlikely event you are re-using the source and you should invest in buying another one. Now, being of the highest order and of sufficient strength (remember the number of years we mentioned earlier), there should be no problem in practice.