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Jacob Ridley

This disaster of a PSU is a good reminder why you never skimp on your PC's power supply

A cheap PSU with the metal cover removed.

If you ask any seasoned PC builder for advice they'll likely tell you to buy a power supply from a reputable manufacturer. It's the done thing, and if you've ever wondered why you need only look to this absolute disaster of a PSU posted to r/pcmasterrace by user RedditCringe990 to understand.

Just a quick warning before we get into this: Don't open PSUs for fun. It's possible for a PSU to store a significant charge even once disconnected from the outlet, and the risks are absolutely higher with a cheaper PSU with no protections or shoddy workmanship. Don't then go and rip open individual components from inside your PSU, either.

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