I'm upgrading my computer significantly in the next few weeks.
moving from a phenom II x4 945 (95w) to a FX8320 (125w), and from a radeon 5770 (next to nothing) to a radeon R9 270 (a bit more).
I don't overclock, so power consumption in addition to this isn't likely.
I do have 3 harddrives and an SSD. That's the only other parts in the build.
The power supply I have is a corsair HX-520. I'm not so much worried about the wattage capacity (i imagine the 8320 + r9 270 come in significantly under), but the power supply is now over 7 years old. do power supplies lose capacity over time?
moving from a phenom II x4 945 (95w) to a FX8320 (125w), and from a radeon 5770 (next to nothing) to a radeon R9 270 (a bit more).
I don't overclock, so power consumption in addition to this isn't likely.
I do have 3 harddrives and an SSD. That's the only other parts in the build.
The power supply I have is a corsair HX-520. I'm not so much worried about the wattage capacity (i imagine the 8320 + r9 270 come in significantly under), but the power supply is now over 7 years old. do power supplies lose capacity over time?