Bad to use PSU that has been in a box for 4 years?

[VirtualLarry]

Just wondering.

 

[NewYorksFinest]

It will be fine :biggrin:.

 

[Charlie98]

4 days or 4 years... depends on the PSU.

 

[lyssword]

You should check the PSU for milk ingredients

 

[philipma1957]

Just wondering.

if it was stored in a very hot attic maybe no.

 

[Compman55]

Capacitors are the only thing to be concerned about. Like mentioned above, heat will kill even if not in use. But otherwise you should have no problems whatsoever.

 

[Torn Mind]

Well, I have an old PIII PC that sat collecting dust for about 8 years. Decided to fire it up last winter just to see if it was still alive. It was an AT PSU. Yep, turned on just fine. It was a gift from my piano teacher, as it was her son's old crappy computer from the time he was in the military, since the computer had a DOD notification at the login screen.