When to replace an old but working PSU?

[Bluestinger]

Hi,

I've been thinking lately about just how many upgrades I have made to my PC since I built a complete new one in 2012. Infact the only parts I am still using from that original build are an old Crucial M4 SSD for some storage and the PSU.

The PSU in question is a Corsair AX650 Gold, and was quite expensive back then and very well regarded. It has performed flawlessly for near 7 years and seems quite happy still today. It is 7 years old however and funnily enough the warrenty is about to expire (7 years was a lot back then!) so shall I think about replacing it, even though it still works? I'd rather not have to spend £100+ replacing something that works fine but I know it won't last forever.

Could I get a year or two more from it maybe?

Cheers!

 

[Bluestinger]

Thanks for the reply. It has always been used to power a juicy card. Currently a Vega 56, but before that a Fury and before that a 7970. Though cpu wise at the moment just a low draw i5 9400f. I think I will start to budget for a new one, and one of similar quality yes, I would never skimp on a PSU. I see some come with 10 year warrenties these days, which is incredible really.