Do people consider buying used, but working, PSUs?

FabMan on 23/07/2019 - 20:18
Last edited 23/07/2019 - 21:33

I purchased an iTX case for my iTX computer and the case states it fits an ATX PSU, however things are very tight and reduces airflow.

If I buy a shorter fully modular PSU I'm left with this perfectly fine PSU, is it worth selling?

Corsair CX-M Series CX650M Semi Modular 650W 80 Plus Bronze ATX
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Corsair-CX-M-Series-CX650M-Semi-…

-EDIT-
What would you sell it for?

Computing

Comments

  • altomic on 23/07/2019 - 20:34

    add airholes to the case

  • scrimshaw on 23/07/2019 - 20:36
    +3

    Corsair PSU's have pretty long warranties (like 5 years) and some of their higher end ones even longer.
    I guess some people might be okay with buying second hand units if you tell them how long ago they were purchased and if they come with receipts

    • FabMan on 23/07/2019 - 20:52

      Cheers

  • Seedy seed on 23/07/2019 - 20:43

    Lol give ya $10 shipped 😂

    • FabMan on 23/07/2019 - 20:44

      Erm…

      • Seedy seed on 23/07/2019 - 20:46

        Was a joke, didnt think you could ship for $10 :that said apparently dominos will bring me pizza for $3 extra with the 60% off code, so who knows lol.

        • FabMan on 23/07/2019 - 20:46
          +1

          PSU with a pizza then.

          • Seedy seed on 23/07/2019 - 20:47
            +1

            @FabMan: Id actually be ok with that. Gota go make dinner yet

  • apsilon on 23/07/2019 - 20:44
    +2

    I've sold several used PSUs over the years as I typically build a new PC while the old one is still working then part it out later. People will buy them if they're a known brand but don't expect to get the new price for a used one.

  • dcep on 23/07/2019 - 21:10

    at the right price , of course.

    bargain hunters will bite if the price is too good to resist

  • AdosHouse on 23/07/2019 - 21:21
    +1

    I'd be fine with a second hand, good quality PSU. A good PSU with all the voltage and current protections will be fine. But depends on the brand, line, and age of it.

  • HighAndDry on 23/07/2019 - 22:18
    +1

    When did you buy it? If it's only a couple years old with receipts and original packaging, you'd probably find takers for at least $60-ish off Gumtree/etc? (usual - cash in hand, etc).

  • garetz on 23/07/2019 - 22:30
    +1

    Corsair is a pretty good brand, if you include a receipt, and its about 12 months old, you will probably be able to get 50% of retail for it, however bronze is not a very popular 2nd hand buy, people want at least gold+. Also that ebay link is way overpriced, its usually about $100-110 brand new.

    • FabMan on 23/07/2019 - 23:39

      Thanks.

  • SJDR on 25/07/2019 - 16:24
    +1

    $95 new at PCCG

    How old is it?

    • FabMan on 25/07/2019 - 16:51

      18 months, though it is $109 at PCCG.

      • SJDR on 26/07/2019 - 09:52

        My bad.

        The CX650 is $95, not the CX650M.

        How much do you want for it?

        • FabMan on 26/07/2019 - 11:19

          Got another fan to be delivered, I'm going to see if a fan improves airflow in the case. After more research, I'm not convinced a SFF PSU will improve temperatures much.

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