Time to pitch this PS?

[mazeroth]

My HTPC has an i5-3570k heavily OC'd (4.4 ghz) running a meager Antec Earthwatts 380w from about a decade ago. I'm going to be throwing a GTX 1060 6GB in this build and want to beef up the power supply, and use something a bit newer. I just replaced an 8 year old Antec TP750 with an EVGA 750w G3 a few weeks ago, and have it sitting here doing nothing:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371025

My question is, since this power supply is 8 years old, and was on 24x7 in my previous build, should I just keep it for troubleshooting purposes only and get something new for my HTPC?

I see Newegg has the CX650 for $25 AR right now (with coupon code EMCPVPX28), which seems like an exceptional deal. I don't care for modularity with this build. Or, would I be better served with something else?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139200&cm_re=cx650-_-17-139-200-_-Product

Thanks!

 

[Luke M]

I would use what you have...free beats $25.

 

[hititnquitit]

i would keep an eye out for one of the seasonic 520 or 620s at newegg and amazon. you need a solid backup if your running an 8yo psu 24/7.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...VB7XACh0CswhDEAQYAiABEgLiu_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[pendragon1]

why did you swap the 750w psus? I would pop open the old one and if everything looks good keep using it or save it for a spare.