SOLVED how old do you let a PSU get?

Spawn-Inc · Jun 23, 2014

upgrading my rig to from what's in my sig to a extreme6, 4790k, GTX780 and 8gb of ram. i'm planning on reusing the old power supply and wonder how old is to old?

i measured the following.

no load
12.22v
4.97v
3.36v

under (ati tool and prime95 small FFT)
12.22v
4.98v
3.37v

OCCT load
12.218v
4.98v
3.37v

caddi daddi · Jun 23, 2014

if it's one of my ultras.....about three seconds.

Mr.Scott · Jun 23, 2014

Galaxy class Enermax?, you're fine until you actually notice a problem. :thup:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=59

dtrunk · Jun 23, 2014

Mr.Scott said:
Galaxy class Enermax?, you're fine until you actually notice a problem.

2nd

ShrimpBrime · Jun 23, 2014

I figure 5 years is good use on any PSU. Got an 850 watter here about that old, still outputs 12v like it should. Antec ftw.

Spawn-Inc · Jun 23, 2014

cool, let's hope it can handle the challenge, the only problem i've had with it is the bearing on the bottom fan got loud then went away (still works).

Thanks.

if i do upgrade it will likely be with corsair 850watt -1000watt.

Bobnova · Jun 24, 2014

Length of the warranty, if it's a good brand PSU it almost certainly won't wear out before then.
Once you pass that point, give the primary capacitor(s) and the secondary capacitors a look through the fan grill and exhaust grill. If the tops are flat and there isn't goo leaking out the bottom you're good to go.
If they're bulging or leaking, it's new PSU time.

wingman99 · Jun 24, 2014

My corsair is 6 years old how much longer will it last?

RJARRRPCGP · Jun 24, 2014

My FSP 500 W from 2008 is doing well. It's clean like a whistle inside.

I wouldn't be surprised if it lasts a while more.

It's been powering 65 nm Core 2s since late September, 2008 and the usage picked up in 2012 and 2013, with me Skyping my buddy and 3dsMax'ing.

trekky · Jun 24, 2014

my rule of thumb is new PC new PSU and but I pass down my old rigs so the old PSU stays till it goes

Bobnova · Jun 24, 2014

wingman99 said:
My corsair is 6 years old how much longer will it last?

42.

EarthDog · Jun 24, 2014

wingman99 said:
My corsair is 6 years old how much longer will it last?

Who will know the answer to that question? :shrug:

freakdiablo · Jun 24, 2014

Bobnova said:
42.

Now the real question is 42 what. Just a slight difference between 42 seconds and 42 years. Just a small one.

I'll let my current supply live through it's warranty at least. Newegg page puts it at halfway through a 5 year warranty. That's if Toshiba is honoring the pre-buyout OCZ stuff.

Either way I'm nowhere near it's rated 1250w load. Hopefully that means I'm not straining it so I don't have to test if they are or not.

ATMINSIDE · Jun 24, 2014

freakdiablo said:
Now the real question is 42 what. Just a slight difference between 42 seconds and 42 years. Just a small one.

I'll let my current supply live through it's warranty at least. Newegg page puts it at halfway through a 5 year warranty. That's if Toshiba is honoring the pre-buyout OCZ stuff.

Either way I'm nowhere near it's rated 1250w load. Hopefully that means I'm not straining it so I don't have to test if they are or not.

42 picoseconds if you're trying to power a city with it :rofl:

Blaylock · Jun 24, 2014

Bobnova said:
42.

Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything

DON'T PANIC!

Adragontattoo · Jun 24, 2014

Depends on what the PSU is powering and who made the PSU.

Considering that I have a Poweredge Server from ~2003? running that have the original PSU still in use? Unless the PSU is crap or faulty, I don't mandate a time to replace.

wingman99 · Jun 24, 2014

EarthDog said:
Who will know the answer to that question?

Just wondering if anyone here has had a corsair fail after the 5 year warranty because I'm going to the end of the road with this one, it runs great.

MadInsane · Jun 24, 2014

I've had a Corsair 850 watt go through 3 different builds now. Still purring along!! keep it dusted off every 3 months or so, definitely will prolong its life.

EarthDog · Jun 24, 2014

wingman99 said:
Just wondering if anyone here has had a corsair fail after the 5 year warranty because I'm going to the end of the road with this one, it runs great.

Don't change a thing. Even with knowing what a couple of people's PSUs did in a forum doesn't mean yours is going to crap out/live 10 years. It could be tomorrow, it could be another 5 years. Take solace in reviews that actually test the things properly (not newegg reviews!), and that tell you there are quality components inside. While that isn't a great barometer either, it sure beats the anecdotal responses that one can receive here in a forum. :thup:

Bobnova · Jun 24, 2014

Corsair hasn't been making PSUs for all that long.
I have a dead CX here, swollen OST 5VSB cap. That's a 3 year warranty though, and a PSU from ~2009-2010.

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