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Arigaytor

Arigaytor

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My system currently is a i5-3570k and a GTX 1650 OC (both of them used), the question is should I go for a used psu to save costs or a new one to make sure nothing goes wrong? Currently thinking about pulling the trigger on a Coolermaster MWE 450 for around 3k on amazon
 
Depends on the seller, you can get by old psu if its in good condition. But buy a good one from good brand. You can buy jp capacitor psu second hand and not worry, those lasts really long...
 
Most of the cases buying a new one is better. Make sure to test the psu if you are gonna buy a used one tho. Seen a lot of mates getting a faulty one, initially it ran good but would soon stop working.
 
Arigaytor said:
Just bought a brand new one anyways, guess it wasn't worth the headache for me
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Great decision, if you don't have the tools to test it properly, it's not worth it. My friend bought a used Gigabyte P-450 b after a week or so he had coil whine and 2 random shutdowns. His GPU and motherboard were fried because I think the 12v rail spiked. It was a old motherboard so don't think it had surge protection
 
DineshK-1 said:
Great decision, if you don't have the tools to test it properly, it's not worth it. My friend bought a used Gigabyte P-450 b after a week or so he had coil whine and 2 random shutdowns. His GPU and motherboard were fried because I think the 12v rail spiked. It was a old motherboard so don't think it had surge protection
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I have a new problem now though. I've been using this HDMI to VGA adapter for this old monitor of mine and it seemed to mostly work. I used it off the motherboard of the old system, off my laptop's hdmi port, it's worked for everything I've plugged it into so far but when for my gpu, it doesn't. A direct hdmi to hdmi cable works but not when the vga adapter is on there. It's a GTX 1650 if that's important
 
i have one on sale if you are interested- sorry my reply was to the op i now read he has already bought a new psu
 
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Arigaytor said:
I have a new problem now though. I've been using this HDMI to VGA adapter for this old monitor of mine and it seemed to mostly work. I used it off the motherboard of the old system, off my laptop's hdmi port, it's worked for everything I've plugged it into so far but when for my gpu, it doesn't. A direct hdmi to hdmi cable works but not when the vga adapter is on there. It's a GTX 1650 if that's important
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I’ve had the same issue, your GPU outputs a digital HDMI signal but your adapter is likely just a passive HDMI to VGA adapter, which can’t convert it. After some trial and error, I learned that using a powered HDMI-to-VGA adapter (one with a conversion chip) is the way to go. Or if possible, just use HDMI-to-HDMI for the best quality. If you really need VGA, try a HDMI to VGA converter instead of just a basic adapter. Hope this helps!
 
Koooshiiikk said:
I’ve had the same issue, your GPU outputs a digital HDMI signal but your adapter is likely just a passive HDMI to VGA adapter, which can’t convert it. After some trial and error, I learned that using a powered HDMI-to-VGA adapter (one with a conversion chip) is the way to go. Or if possible, just use HDMI-to-HDMI for the best quality. If you really need VGA, try a HDMI to VGA converter instead of just a basic adapter. Hope this helps!
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Can you link one down below if possible. My adapter also said it has an active IC chip, is that not the same thing? This is the once I currently have: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D11PT5V3?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
 
Yeah, it’s active technically, but some of these cheaper ones don’t play well with GPUs. Laptops/mobos usually work fine because of dual-mode HDMI, but GPUs like the 1650 need a more solid adapter.
Oye I forgot to mention - this one worked for me:

UGREEN Active HDMI to VGA Adapter Converter with 3.5 mm Audio Jack

It has external power (micro-USB), and that extra juice really helps when you're pulling from a GPU instead of onboard graphics. Should solve the problem with older monitors not picking up the signal.
 
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