Building a new computer. Should I use a used case and pws?

[elperra]

Hi. I am building a new computer (my first one) and I wonder if use a used power case and power suply ? this case and PWS is from a computer that my friend had his mobo and cpu fried. Should this be the power suply? should I get a new PWS or a new case which it comes with the PWS?
Thanks.

[Zac]

Depends on the wattage of the psu and whether or not it had anything to do with frying your mates cpu and motherboard. I personally wouldn't risk it with the PSU use the case if you want but I would always reccomend a good qaulity 400 watt power supply, unless money is really tight but I've always found a quality PSU is a good investment

[Mr Snatcher]

Nothing wrong with using the case, but make sure its the same style as your board...ie ATX, and you have the correct backplate. I would get another PSU as you said your buds pc fried, the psu could have caused that. Get a reliable psu such as antec or enermax. There more expensive than most, but then again you get what you pay for.