Bad to have too large of a power supply?

[GMdoubleG]

Hello all. I have a friend who is getting rid of a Tagan BZ1100 power supply and has offered it to me for $80. I'm currently using a Corsair HX520 and I don't have plans for needing more until the i7 MoBo etc come down in price more. Should I get it and use it now even though I only will be using around half of it? Is it bad to have a power supply that is way larger than you need?

 

[burebista]

It's not bad to have a power supply that is way larger than you need, and frankly for that price I'll take one just to have it around.

 

[GMdoubleG]

Is the Tagan BZ1100 power supply a good PSU? I looked at the recommended list and it wasn't on there but a lower watt PSU was on the do not buy list. Anyone had any experience with this PSU?

 

[burebista]

I dunno about BZ1100 but BZ800 was a hit. Unfortunately BZ1300 was a miss.

 

[mgoode]

It's not bad to have a power supply that is way larger than you need, and frankly for that price I'll take one just to have it around.

+1!!

 

[Super Nade]

I'd keep the Corsair and pass on spending $80.

 

[DarkFury]

if you have no plans on upgrading GPU's or anything ... id just pass on that offer... its a great price for a 1100 watt psu though.

 

[turbohans]

Not bad at all!

Power suplys though I believe you get what you pay for,, some are a little overated.
If your not planning on squeezing every last amp outta a cheapo its not a bad idea to buy.