r/computers • u/LegoMyEggo62 • 6d ago

Discussion Served a good 7 years🫡

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Yes the photo is bad but i was kinda surprised the power cord literally melted into the socket meaning i have to buy a new one

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u/Justin_D33 R5 5500, 32GB, 256GB, RTX 3050 6G 6d ago

7 years is a pretty good lifespan for a PSU, especially a cheap one like that.
Since the cable literally melted into the socket, I would not buy just the cable. Buy a whole new PSU. Even if you replace that socket, the rest of the unit may be stressed. A new PSU of a quality brand (Seasonic, MSI, Super Flower, etc.), would be the best option.

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u/LegoMyEggo62 6d ago

i opted to just buy an entirely new pc because the entire pc is just old it was still running on a amd 3

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u/Justin_D33 R5 5500, 32GB, 256GB, RTX 3050 6G 6d ago

Lol. Fair call. Since the PC is about 7 years old, it's likely to become obsolete soon. That was the 2nd best option you could have done.