6 Year old Super Flower Leadex II 1000W 80 Plus Gold - time to replace?

jinxpad · 23 Jul 2023 at 11:43

Hey everyone,

As per the title, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to begin thinking about replacing my PSU. I haven't had any problems and has been a rock solid PSU for the entire time I've had it, But I did read somewhere that it is recommended to replace a psu every five to six years. Personally I have no idea whether this is true or not which is why I'm asking.

if I were to replace it I would appreciate some recommendations along the same lines, I have no idea what the best PSU's are these days, Although I've heard some pretty good things about the be quiet! Series of power supplies?

Tetras · 23 Jul 2023 at 15:08

I wouldn't bother yet, it is still in warranty and was decently built.

gjbf1 · 23 Jul 2023 at 20:25

Tetras said:
I wouldn't bother yet, it is still in warranty and was decently built.

Ditto. No reason to change it.

Yaayuh! · 24 Jul 2023 at 08:06

jinxpad said:
But I did read somewhere that it is recommended to replace a psu every five to six years. Personally I have no idea whether this is true or not which is why I'm asking.

It's BS. There's no reason to change a PSU at just 6 years old unless it's faulty.

Paracelsus · 24 Jul 2023 at 13:52

I wouldn't, I only recently retired a ~12 year old Corsair PSU. 10 years seems a decent figure as it aligns with a lot of PSU warranties these days.

jinxpad · 24 Jul 2023 at 18:50

thanks so much folks, will be holding on till it death rattles then xD

Gray2233 · 24 Jul 2023 at 19:47

It's a well made PSU, even if it were to die its built in protections should stop it from doing any harm to your system.

The only reason I'd swap it out would be out of necessity, but given it's 1000W there's not a lot it can't handle.

SpudMaster · 29 Jul 2023 at 02:41

I've got a EVGA Supernova G2 1000w which I'm pretty sure is made by Superflower. It's about 11 years old now and still going strong so I wouldn't worry at 6!

jinxpad · 29 Jul 2023 at 10:13

SpudMaster said:
I've got a EVGA Supernova G2 1000w which I'm pretty sure is made by Superflower. It's about 11 years old now and still going strong so I wouldn't worry at 6!

Yeah I picked the super flower at the time because I knew it was a reliable brand, really glad to hear that it should handle everything just fine for a good few years to come.

El Jimben · 29 Jul 2023 at 19:51

jinxpad said:
Yeah I picked the super flower at the time because I knew it was a reliable brand, really glad to hear that it should handle everything just fine for a good few years to come.

My 750W version is nearly 9 years old & I've no intention of replacing it anytime soon!

Jupiter · 1 Aug 2023 at 21:15

Contrary to the above posters, I tend to replace PSUs no matter the condition roughly 5 years in. Components don't last forever, and although the PSU could well last 20 years, I'd rather not take the risk.

I sell my one on and just accept the price difference to buying new

PapaLazaru · 1 Aug 2023 at 21:25

I have a 600W of the same that age, no point in replacing.

Darujhistan · 3 Aug 2023 at 14:41

DFP123 said:
Contrary to the above posters, I tend to replace PSUs no matter the condition roughly 5 years in. Components don't last forever, and although the PSU could well last 20 years, I'd rather not take the risk.

I sell my one on and just accept the price difference to buying new

Thast's a real waste of money and a perfectly good PSU.