Is my PSU still good?

OverDrive · 6 Dec 2016 at 13:35

Hi all,

I am still using my XFX Pro 650w Core edition PSU - It's been fantastic and works perfectly. However, it will be 6yrs old next April. Is this something that I should start to think about replacing? Or is it still good for more years and my next build?

Cheers

Ben Cole · 6 Dec 2016 at 13:39

If you haven't had any problems like instability or random shutdowns/lockups I really wouldn't worry about it. I've got builds with much older Corsair PSUs. Admittedly they're not under much stress though.

Tupro · 6 Dec 2016 at 14:31

Like ben said if there is nothing wrong with it then i see no reason to replace it.
You might get a few more years out of it yet, though the warranty was 5 years - hopefully your luck isnt anything like mine where not long after the warranty runs out the thing dies on you

Grimley · 6 Dec 2016 at 17:55

Its a Seasonic based PSU, stick with it until it dies.

OverDrive · 6 Dec 2016 at 21:37

Thanks for the replies and reassurance guys - it's a great PSU and is working perfectly - I've never had any problems. I won't change it just yet then - hope it will be good for another 6 years

TallPaul1878 · 12 Feb 2017 at 11:27

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread and hijacking it to boot but....

I'm planning on a rebuild to coincide with the Ryzen launch. I want to reuse as much of my old pc as I can. Obviously I can't use ddr 3 memory anymore but will I be able to use my old power supply?

I have a Corsair CX600. A lot of people groan about Corsair PSUs but I've had no problems with it. Is the PSU something that people commonly reuse or is it bad practice?

I'd like to avoid replacing something that isn't necessary but I'm not a skinflint and if it is wiser to just buy another PSU then I'll do that if needs be.

Any advice would be appreciated.

As a side note, I'm an electrician by trade and have multimeters to test my PSU if that's worth doing.

Grimley · 12 Feb 2017 at 12:40

/\/\/\/\ CX600 is more than capable of powering a modern build with a single graphics card, nothing wrong with using an older PSU for new builds, not bad practice at all.

I've reused more PSU's in PC builds than I can remember. I'd test your PSU only if you have problems booting your new build or you get software crashes or screen lockups.

If your PSU is a 1st or 2nd generation CX600 & Ryzen has a similar sleep state to 4th generation Intel CPU's (I don't know that at the moment) then I'd consider a replacement.

If the pc is on 24/7 or you game a lot take into consideration a more efficient PSU too.

TallPaul1878 · 12 Feb 2017 at 14:40

Ah thanks. I've had no problems with it, no idea the generation, it was bought in 2012. I'll give it a good clean and try it again in the new build then.

wedrum · 12 Feb 2017 at 14:53

Keep using it
It's still a great psu forget the age of it