Is it worth replacing a PSU that has been in use for several years?
Posted by zelenskk@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 6 comments
Recently, I upgraded a large part of my PC, which I’ve had since 2018. I replaced the motherboard, RAM, processor, and water cooler. I’m currently running a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32GB (2x16) of 6400MHz RAM. The only things left to upgrade are my graphics card and my power supply. My current GPU is a 1070 Ti ROG Strix, and my PSU is a Corsair CX 750.
I’m planning to upgrade to a 9060 XT, but I have a question: do you think I need to replace the power supply now as well, or would it handle this new setup just fine?
gblawlz@reddit
It's fine, leave it. Also check your ram settings. At 6400 it will default to 2:1 mode, and very likely unstable in 1:1 mode over 6000 without manual tuning. Imo set it to 6000 and 1:1 mode.
Fragluton@reddit
My Corsair unit is 14 years old now, at the time it was a decent model. I hope it lasts till my next upgrade. It's already on rig #3. So I'm a little biased when I say I'd run what you have.
GeassAye@reddit
From personal experience. You do not need to switch out psu right now. PSU usually have a 10 year life expectancy. (I've had my PSU for 15 years before recently upgrading to AM5 last week)
Dwarf-Eater@reddit
If you've got a whole new system might as well get a new modern PSU too, they're cheap. An Asrock SL850g is only $90, shoot if you want nonmodular you can grab a Asrock Pro850g for $65
Unreal_Crafter@reddit
It doesn’t necessarily need to be replaced, but a PSU does wear out over time and its performance decreases. Personally if I’m spending a significant amount of money on a PC, I’m definitely not going to cheap out on the PSU.
Scitzofrenic@reddit
7800 sips power. You'll be fine. You dont need to upgrade it , but if it makes you happy then do whatever you want. I recently got a 1200 watt atx 3.1 psu for $115ish so theres deal out there