How much time can PSU works without troubles?
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Agreed. It was good for its time but things have moved on in 13 years. Replacement:
My basket at OcUK:
10 Year Warranty.
My basket at OcUK:
Total: £125.45 (includes delivery: £10.50)
10 Year Warranty.
Better to future proof and get an ATX 3.0 PSU. The ASUS TUF Gaming is going to be £159 at OcUK:
www.asus.com
Should be available in a couple of weeks.
TUF Gaming 850W Gold | Power Supply Units | ASUS Philippines
TUF Gaming series PSUs are design for the casual gamers. The series brings military-grade components and a robust cooling solution together to create a power platform you can depend on.
www.asus.com
Should be available in a couple of weeks.
Soldato
Yeah new psu time.
Soldato
Yep go for a new psu, never heard of that make.
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The problem is is that even with a high wattage PSU from 10+ years ago, can it handle the spikes of the RTX 30 series?
I've never heard of the Chieftec series (it might be an OEM rebrand of superflower etc) but we just don't know.
I would replace it as you don't want to end up damaging your lovely 3080 over £150.
Soldato
With how much the 3 series can spike the power draw I would look at replacing it for something more modern, the one thing you don't want to cheap out on.
Soldato
Definitely a new PSU.
I've had two that reached about 10 years that blew, worth replacing especially if forking out on an expensive GPU.
TBH I'd be saying replace it even if you weren't.
I've had two that reached about 10 years that blew, worth replacing especially if forking out on an expensive GPU.
TBH I'd be saying replace it even if you weren't.
Electronics of that nature should last 20 maybe 30 years, but the issue is the outdated technology. Modern PSUs have much better digital control circuits, in-rush protection, general efficiency improvements etc.
Keep the old one as a spare or use it for something else as it should keep working for years, but to power a 3080 I'd recommend something more modern in design.
Keep the old one as a spare or use it for something else as it should keep working for years, but to power a 3080 I'd recommend something more modern in design.
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A good guide is the guarantee. I usually replace power supplies once their guarantee runs out, which in many cases is over five years.
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My Corsair 650w still going. 11 years.
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New PSUI trime, you're looking at a good quality minimum 850W unit now, personally I'd just get a 1000W and be done with it, were I building today.
A good quality PSU can last you a decade or more, I had a 12 year Corsair still going strong when I swapped it out (bit loud, not modular) - I wouldn't risk a 1K GPU on your old PSU.
I've just bought a 1200w Asus ROG THOR because it is a rebadged Seasonic, and in my opinion it is Seasonic or nothing. Is it overkill for my needs, possibly. Should I have waited for a ATX 3.0, maybe. Considering all the fire hazard concerns (which is why I believe not many brands have released them yet) and AMD ignoring the new connector this generation, I think I'll wait until they're confirmed safe. And, been adopted more mainstream.
All that said, to mirror others I wouldn't be risking my other components with an old, unknown psu. If it lacks the necessary protections, when it goes pop, it's likely to kill the rest of your system. Don't skimp out, get yourself the absolute best you can afford and it will be with you for the next 10 years.
All that said, to mirror others I wouldn't be risking my other components with an old, unknown psu. If it lacks the necessary protections, when it goes pop, it's likely to kill the rest of your system. Don't skimp out, get yourself the absolute best you can afford and it will be with you for the next 10 years.
Yep good idea
The PSU is the gate keeper to your entire PC, never cheap out on the PSU
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