psu after 5 years, can i use it any more ?

i am using a silent pro gold, using since 2014.. first two years 4770k at 1.23 v with 2 290x in xfire. later gtx 1080 with 4770k at 1.29 v.. im planing to upgrade to 9900k and 2080ti... shall i change the psu.. ?? one more thing ... which will be best AIO for 9900k??


edit : its a 1200w psu

 

What wattage ? an 9900k + 2080Ti draws more power than an 4770k and GTX1080.

 

1200w..

my main question is.. after fiver year is it degraded ??

 

No one knows for sure, but to give you an idea, i have PSUs that are from 2007 and 2010 and still work. My 650W Seasonic is from 2013. I say you are fine with that PSU that is way more than what that system requires even overclocked.

 

Disnt stated whic model exactly you have, so depending on your PSU power rating and if you plan to OC 9900k, 600W might be ok for stock, but with OC you would like to have at least 800W or more for extreme OC, though any AIO can struggle with that.

For AIO I would probably go with new Corsair H115i Platinum or H110i Platinum in case you cant' fit 280mm radiator. (Hilbert did review on Guru3D about month ago)

 

I have the same PSU - Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200W. I used it with my 4790K and GTX 780 (later GTX 1080) and I'm currently using it for my 1950X build with two RX 580s. I keep my computers on 24/7 and constantly working (they're almost always at full load, doing grid computing).

It still works well, although the fan keeps spinning up to max regularly (perhaps dust accumulation?). I've thought about replacing it with something newer but I'll probably keep it until it croaks. I'd say it should still be good for a 9900K build.

 

Good time for replacement could be when your PSU warranty expires. Basically vendors not guarantee stability after specific period of time.

Personally, I'd just keep using PSU. 1200W not gonna degrade into 500W.
After 7-10 years PSU might get unstable depending on usage, so keep it in mind if your system gets unstable.

 

If using for heavy duty (90% load), i would take a look inside and see if any of the caps are going bad (bulging or leaking), and check the voltages under load, if all is OK, then should be good to go, otherwise I wouldn't worry for sub 70% duty loads. ive had psus that are still ok even after 15years, just depends on the level of stress it, how hot it ran quality of components ect.

 

My Seasonic X1250 was bought late 2011, early 2012, that makes it 6+ to 7 years old. Yet, I have it powering my i7 3960X + 2x RX VEGA 64's without a hint of issue. So, yes, quite possiible, but really depends on the brand and quality of the PSU.

 

Psu should be replaced soon after expired warranty. Degradation doesn't matter before blowing up. If you are under warranty keep it as it is.

 

That is total nonsense.
Most of devices are build to last far longer than is just mostly legal required warranty of one or two years in most countries.
Ofcourse unless they are specifically build to fail shortly after warranty expires or overall build from crappy components with lowest possible price being only target.

 

Antec Signature 650 making almost 11 years. No problems whatsoever.

 

Clearly budget isn't an issue here, due to that I can strongly recommend you to consider getting a solid Online UPS (unless you have one on your system already).

Not only it protects rig from spikes but also stabilizes electrical current.

 

I would keep using it until the 12V rail dips more than 100mV under load or stability isnt 100% , 100% of the time.
Whichever comes first.

 

My previous 850W PSU lasted me 8 years so... don't worry to much. High quality PSU's tend to last very long.

 

I have an ULTRA (remember them?) X3 1000w PSU that has to be 10 years old. I just took it out of service last year when it started to show instability under load (gaming). It will still run a web-surfing machine but has been shelved.

 

I've got an old PC power and cooling (550 or 500 don't remember) running my file server and that thing has been around since the single core Athlons days lmfao. Like 2003 or 2004 lol

 

A psu you can use as long as it gives you no trouble. You have one that is plenty powerful with overhead and that is good, estimate 5% reduction each year from wear (220v, some more on 110v). I always buy 1000w myself , and they usually last 7+ years as long as they are certified 80 plus silver and above. (tend to go for gold, good price to quality ration).

https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator

Up to 700w can my pc draw according to that.

 

I have had a Corsair AX1200I running in my server since 2013, and works perfectly fine still. and I have another Corsair AX1500I in a workstation since 2014 that's been fine too.

I always have my computers/servers running from UPS that have pure Sine wave. just to make sure they don't get wrecked from unstable power coming into the building.

 

Electronics can be fickle. I have a Kenwood M2 vintage 1983 that I use daily in my practice room to drive 4 ohm studio monitors ~300 watts RMS for hours every day. Even the fan on it is still silent...an EVGA hybrid cooler...lasted less than a year.