RM750 or older AX760

[CasualGamer]

Tomorrow is finally the day that I receive the last component for my new PC. The last component except the PSU that is... I am still waiting for the RM750 (2019 model) that I ordered. The retailer keeps changing the predicted delivery date, and I am not hopeful that I will get it shipped any time soon.

 

In my current PC I use an AX760 from 2016. I wonder if it would be better to install that one in the new PC, or wait for the RM750?

 

The new PC will run 5600X with a 1070. I plan to upgrade the GPU in a year or so.

 

The AX760 has been outputting about 200-300 W one or two hours a day for the last 4.5 years, if that is an indicator of wear.

 

Is the AX760 better than the RM750 despite its age? Do I risk anything using it with more modern components?

[Corsair Elito]

Hi Casual,

 

You should have no issues if your voltages are in line with our specifications. A PSU should be within (+) or (-) 5%, use a multi meter to check the voltage outputs 3.3V, 5V, 12V. AX series is platinum efficiency which is more efficient than the RM gold rated.

[Vegan]

Tomorrow is finally the day that I receive the last component for my new PC. The last component except the PSU that is... I am still waiting for the RM750 (2019 model) that I ordered. The retailer keeps changing the predicted delivery date, and I am not hopeful that I will get it shipped any time soon.

 

In my current PC I use an AX760 from 2016. I wonder if it would be better to install that one in the new PC, or wait for the RM750?

 

The new PC will run 5600X with a 1070. I plan to upgrade the GPU in a year or so.

 

The AX760 has been outputting about 200-300 W one or two hours a day for the last 4.5 years, if that is an indicator of wear.

 

Is the AX760 better than the RM750 despite its age? Do I risk anything using it with more modern components?

 

The new RM750 (2019) is not such a bad unit. I have the RM650 and I have found it to be excellent for the reasonable price.