its one of those parts best bought new for safety and warranty.
undyingSpeed
Never buy a use PSU unless you have the money to possibly lose.
Also stay to the trusted brands. And seasonic is def one of those for PSUs
Odd_History6313
Indeed stay away from offbrand like rosewill. Ask yourself if you really need 1200W.
Liferescripted
What system requires this amount of power where you need to budget for a used PSU? Either you are grossly overestimating your PC’s power requirements or making the dumbest decision you could possibly make.
simple984
Ive personally bought over 30 second hand psus as long as they are unopened sold as working i never had an issue.
That said i bought only branded seasonic, bequiet, corsair 1200w or evga something along those lines… 70-100eur second hand instead of 300-400 brand new.. Did not have great runs with cooler master psus tho.. Might be just me but they got faulty quick.. Budget is a big issue here in southeast europe and spending 80eur on new psu will get u bronze rating 750w seasonic… Which dont get me wrong is fine but i preferred pricier used stuff.
Maximum-Molasses-4
Hey OP, pay no mind to people telling you to avoid Rosewill, they are a trusted brand. Having said that, when it comes to PSUs, the specific model is worth looking at, not the make (although some makes like seasonic will always release quality). This particular model has poor +12v suppression and loud operation.
Another, better, point brought up in the comments is that yes, it’s a good Idea to buy your power supply new. I’d go with the seasonic any day. Buy once, cry once.
ThickFurball367
I would strongly advise against buying a PSU second hand
Anarchisticiv
Don’t buy used power supplies. Please. 🫤
fyuckoff1
Seasonic.
wreckedftfoxy_yt
seasonic one its more robust/reliable
Unable_Resolve7338
Seasonic but in my head if they’re selling a power supply with that wattage and at that price then there must be something wrong with it.
Use this list to choose a reliable PSU. You can burn your whole system with a bad PSU
Greenbeanicus
I mean, say what you want about a used power supply. But I take a used EVGA power supply over anything that comes in a new Dell.
Damon853x
Do NOT buy used ones. Seriously, no one should ever consider cheaping out on a power supply, it’s literally the worst one you could cheap out on.
It handles all the electricity going through your system and has the potential to completely destroy the entire fucking thing.
AwwYeahVTECKickedIn
A used PSU?
It’s like meth, dog. Not even once. Isn’t ever worth the risk on a device that can quite literally physically explode into flames if the previous owner so much as looked at it wrong (which you have no way of verifying)
Not. Even. Once.
No-Foot6570
My rule of thumb is to never buy a used AIO, PSU or storage device.
Agnt_DRKbootie
I get used parts all the time, just be cautious, communicate with the seller, if they’re open to interacting they’re usually 5x more reliable than the ones that silently want their possibly broken stuff to disappear.
Seasonic would be my personal choice. Rosewill rebrands a lot of cheap stuff as their own.
You will notice, the rosewill is not ETL Certified or UL Listed, that is the bare minimum for safety standards in electrical design. Rosewill lacks either
RightGenocide
If you’re gonna get one go for the seasonic but a psu isn’t a part you wanna skimp on or buy used. If it fails it can kill all the parts in your system and you’ll be out a few grand depending on your build
My recommendation is to buy a new seasonic psu.
-Retro-Kinetic-
Buy NEW.
The Seasonic Focus GX V3 is a very good PSU. You can also find really good deals on Super Flower PSUs, highly recommend those.
Also, if you don’t need 1000w, just stick with 850w.
SinclairChris
One thing to note about the Rosewill Tokamak is that it needs an IEC C19 connector, meaning you will need access to a 20A wall socket (talking about the US or Canada). It’s not all that common in places where you would put a desktop computer so you should check whatever outlets are available in the room you want to put your computer in.
Also if you have a system that needs that much power, you should really be buying new. You can also use a power supply calculator online to determine what size PSU is right for you.
RedStag00
Nope. Nope nope nope.
Never buy a second-hand power supply. Bad idea.
TannerWheelman
Used GPU and PSU can cost you a lot, and PSU if it’s really badly made can cost you for both and more. Get a new one and depending on your system you shouldn’t really have to go over 750W, unless you are running multiple GPUs.
kr4ckenm3fortune
Fuck that 50. Go brand new and from a reputable brand. And that Seasonic 1000w is a better deal if that is brand new.
Reasons why you do NOT want used is to ask yourself this: Can you afford to replace the mobo, cpu, rams and gpu?
HappyGoLucky791
Used PSUs are a great way to save money if it’s a quality brand like seasonic. If you can verify the cables it comes with are correct you’ve hit a grand slam!
hawkepostate
dont buy used unless youre okay with your psu randomly dying and taking half your parts with it
HaloIssue
Don’t cheap out on a PSU for a system that needs that many watts, you’ll regret it!
Seasonic, hands down. It’s OK to use second-hand psu. Just make sure it’s not abused and is of a reputable brand. My entire rig is made from second-hand parts. Runs fine with no hiccups.
tuataraenfield
Disagree with everyone saying don’t buy used – we can’t keep adding to e-waste forever. I’ve used plenty of second hand PSUs (upwards of 20) and never had a failure.
To me, if the brand is good enough (and I’d say Rosewill is one of those) and the unit has been cared for then it’ll be ok.
But how can you tell if it’s been cared for? Obviously, having a look inside is best (⚠️ only if you know what you’re doing and the unit hasn’t been attached to power for a good long time), or even a look through the vents.
No dust? Good. No weird smell? Good. No odd looking or bulging components? Good.
And then little things. Original box and all the cables/ accessories it came with? Usually speaks to a careful owner.
Finally, in my experience age doesn’t really matter. It’s like cars that do a million kilometres – if they were quality new, and then cared for, they’ll be fine. I’ve had original AT (not ATX) PSUs that still work great.
A good brand 80+ Titanium from their top of the line range? If it’s been looked after, that thing should just keep going.
Marowaksker
Rosewill is notoriously terrible, I’d avoid them at all cost
psych4191
Get a SuperFlower brand new and it’d be close to the same price as that Seasonic rig.
hardrivethrutown
I’d recommend the Seasonic any day over a used unit
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used power supplies is rarely a good idea.
its one of those parts best bought new for safety and warranty.
Never buy a use PSU unless you have the money to possibly lose.
Also stay to the trusted brands. And seasonic is def one of those for PSUs
Indeed stay away from offbrand like rosewill. Ask yourself if you really need 1200W.
What system requires this amount of power where you need to budget for a used PSU? Either you are grossly overestimating your PC’s power requirements or making the dumbest decision you could possibly make.
Ive personally bought over 30 second hand psus as long as they are unopened sold as working i never had an issue.
That said i bought only branded seasonic, bequiet, corsair 1200w or evga something along those lines… 70-100eur second hand instead of 300-400 brand new.. Did not have great runs with cooler master psus tho.. Might be just me but they got faulty quick.. Budget is a big issue here in southeast europe and spending 80eur on new psu will get u bronze rating 750w seasonic… Which dont get me wrong is fine but i preferred pricier used stuff.
Hey OP, pay no mind to people telling you to avoid Rosewill, they are a trusted brand. Having said that, when it comes to PSUs, the specific model is worth looking at, not the make (although some makes like seasonic will always release quality). This particular model has poor +12v suppression and loud operation.
Another, better, point brought up in the comments is that yes, it’s a good Idea to buy your power supply new. I’d go with the seasonic any day. Buy once, cry once.
I would strongly advise against buying a PSU second hand
Don’t buy used power supplies. Please. 🫤
Seasonic.
seasonic one its more robust/reliable
Seasonic but in my head if they’re selling a power supply with that wattage and at that price then there must be something wrong with it.
1200 W? Really?
Don’t buy a used one.
https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/
Use this list to choose a reliable PSU. You can burn your whole system with a bad PSU
I mean, say what you want about a used power supply. But I take a used EVGA power supply over anything that comes in a new Dell.
Do NOT buy used ones. Seriously, no one should ever consider cheaping out on a power supply, it’s literally the worst one you could cheap out on.
It handles all the electricity going through your system and has the potential to completely destroy the entire fucking thing.
A used PSU?
It’s like meth, dog. Not even once. Isn’t ever worth the risk on a device that can quite literally physically explode into flames if the previous owner so much as looked at it wrong (which you have no way of verifying)
Not. Even. Once.
My rule of thumb is to never buy a used AIO, PSU or storage device.
I get used parts all the time, just be cautious, communicate with the seller, if they’re open to interacting they’re usually 5x more reliable than the ones that silently want their possibly broken stuff to disappear.
Seasonic would be my personal choice. Rosewill rebrands a lot of cheap stuff as their own.
You will notice, the rosewill is not ETL Certified or UL Listed, that is the bare minimum for safety standards in electrical design. Rosewill lacks either
If you’re gonna get one go for the seasonic but a psu isn’t a part you wanna skimp on or buy used. If it fails it can kill all the parts in your system and you’ll be out a few grand depending on your build
My recommendation is to buy a new seasonic psu.
Buy NEW.
The Seasonic Focus GX V3 is a very good PSU. You can also find really good deals on Super Flower PSUs, highly recommend those.
Also, if you don’t need 1000w, just stick with 850w.
One thing to note about the Rosewill Tokamak is that it needs an IEC C19 connector, meaning you will need access to a 20A wall socket (talking about the US or Canada). It’s not all that common in places where you would put a desktop computer so you should check whatever outlets are available in the room you want to put your computer in.
Also if you have a system that needs that much power, you should really be buying new. You can also use a power supply calculator online to determine what size PSU is right for you.
Nope. Nope nope nope.
Never buy a second-hand power supply. Bad idea.
Used GPU and PSU can cost you a lot, and PSU if it’s really badly made can cost you for both and more. Get a new one and depending on your system you shouldn’t really have to go over 750W, unless you are running multiple GPUs.
Fuck that 50. Go brand new and from a reputable brand. And that Seasonic 1000w is a better deal if that is brand new.
Reasons why you do NOT want used is to ask yourself this: Can you afford to replace the mobo, cpu, rams and gpu?
Used PSUs are a great way to save money if it’s a quality brand like seasonic. If you can verify the cables it comes with are correct you’ve hit a grand slam!
dont buy used unless youre okay with your psu randomly dying and taking half your parts with it
Don’t cheap out on a PSU for a system that needs that many watts, you’ll regret it!
Enjoy:
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Seasonic, hands down. It’s OK to use second-hand psu. Just make sure it’s not abused and is of a reputable brand. My entire rig is made from second-hand parts. Runs fine with no hiccups.
Disagree with everyone saying don’t buy used – we can’t keep adding to e-waste forever. I’ve used plenty of second hand PSUs (upwards of 20) and never had a failure.
To me, if the brand is good enough (and I’d say Rosewill is one of those) and the unit has been cared for then it’ll be ok.
But how can you tell if it’s been cared for? Obviously, having a look inside is best (⚠️ only if you know what you’re doing and the unit hasn’t been attached to power for a good long time), or even a look through the vents.
No dust? Good. No weird smell? Good. No odd looking or bulging components? Good.
And then little things. Original box and all the cables/ accessories it came with? Usually speaks to a careful owner.
Finally, in my experience age doesn’t really matter. It’s like cars that do a million kilometres – if they were quality new, and then cared for, they’ll be fine. I’ve had original AT (not ATX) PSUs that still work great.
A good brand 80+ Titanium from their top of the line range? If it’s been looked after, that thing should just keep going.
Rosewill is notoriously terrible, I’d avoid them at all cost
Get a SuperFlower brand new and it’d be close to the same price as that Seasonic rig.
I’d recommend the Seasonic any day over a used unit
“Can I buy this live grenade off your hands?”
“$50? and this safe live grenade is all yours.”
“Wow what a deal!”
🙁 please do not buy used power supplies.
3 Bombs and a PSU