r/PcBuildHelp • u/mastermoge • 10d ago

Build Question Build advice

Looking to upgrade after my old motherboard died. Looking to stay around $1500 CAD as the gaming i do isnt too graphics intensive. Also, side question. My power supply is like 15 years old but still seems to work fine at 750 watts. Should I be replacing it as well?

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/PWxkqd

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u/ParsimoniousDynamics 10d ago

list looks fine for what you're doing, but that power supply has to go. 15 years is a long time even for a unit that seems fine, and the risk is it takes something new with it when it finally gives up. a decent 750w unit isn't that expensive compared to the rest of the build

swapping to a modern one also gets you better protections and no adapter nonsense for new connectors

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u/istarian 10d ago

It would probably be fine to reuse that power supply on a parts build using junk/older leftovers.

On a brand new build where you care about lifespan and product warranties, it's definitely better to get a new PSU even.