mightygru
iCX Member
- Total Posts : 278
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2009/08/27 18:40:17
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 0
Im running a Corsair ax1200 possibly bought during gtx480's its been so long ago. Do I switch now while Im in the process of upgrading to 10850 and z490? I have an ax1200I ready to go but Ive been reading reviews and some people have had bad luck with them unlike the original ax's. Or is it the time to put a new psu in before I have a problem?
|
Chaos_21
CLASSIFIED Member
- Total Posts : 4524
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2005/10/26 17:37:36
- Location: Redding, Ca
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 10
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/02 18:07:12
(permalink)
I am impressed with the new PSU models. Quality has improved. I just picked up a CORSAIR RM 750X for a new build and it is extremely quiet. Gold certified and at low and medium loads the fan is switched off.
ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Intel Core i9-12900K- EVGA 360 CLC Cooler-Corsair Vengeance 4 x 16GB 3200mhz-2TB Solidigm P41 Plus M.2 SSD--Three 1TB 970 EVO SSD's-EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA-Corsair HX1000i-Windows 11 64bit-Corsair iCUE 5000X RGB Case. Steam Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chaos_21 Use my associate code: JBGVM12HDYDJPIM to get 5%-10% discount on EVGA purchases. 
|
bob16314
Omnipotent Enthusiast
- Total Posts : 8048
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2008/11/07 22:33:22
- Location: Planet of the Babes
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 761
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/02 19:27:07
(permalink)
Technically, a Corsair AX1200 has an MTBF of 100,000 hours (11.4 years) of normal operation (on-time). I would for sure keep/use it and not worry about it, it may be fine for years to come..But I, being me, would take the cover off of it and clean it out inside with some canned air and a paint brush..It's never recommended to disassemble a PSU though.
* Corsair Obsidian 450D Mid-Tower - Airflow Edition * ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) * Intel i7-8700K @ 5.0 GHz * 16GB G.SKILL Trident Z 4133MHz * Sabrent Rocket 1TB M.2 SSD * WD Black 500 GB HDD * Seasonic M12 II 750W * Corsair H115i Elite Capellix 280mm * EVGA GTX 760 SC * Win7 Home/Win10 Home * "Whatever it takes, as long as it works" - Me
|
GTXJackBauer
Omnipotent Enthusiast
- Total Posts : 10323
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2010/04/19 22:23:25
- Location: (EVGA Discount) Associate Code : LMD3DNZM9LGK8GJ
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 48
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/02 21:28:33
(permalink)
I have a AX1200i. Granted it was replaced a while back during an event with some other components, it's been trucking along for 5-6+ years now and still has another 6 (?) years in warranty. They're nice PSUs tbh.
Use this Associate Code at your checkouts or follow these instructions for Up to 10% OFF on all your EVGA purchases: LMD3DNZM9LGK8GJ
|
MadmanRB
iCX Member
- Total Posts : 339
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2018/11/28 16:43:21
- Location: Here
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 1
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 04:09:59
(permalink)
I would replace the power supply personally, sure there may be nothing wrong with your current PSU but I would still change it out.
Also have you started building yet?
|
aka_STEVE_b
EGC Admin
- Total Posts : 17692
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2006/02/26 06:45:46
- Location: OH
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 69
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 04:50:21
(permalink)
I had one too - it was solid built,.... but me being me - After around 6-7 years & building new systems..... I opted to replace with new at that point. I didn't want to take the chance on it popping and taking everything out .
AMD RYZEN 9 5900X 12-core cpu~ ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero ~ EVGA RTX 3080 Ti FTW3~ G.SKILL Trident Z NEO 32GB DDR4-3600 ~ Phanteks Eclipse P400s red case ~ EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G+ PSU ~ Intel 660p M.2 drive~ Crucial MX300 275 GB SSD ~WD 2TB SSD ~CORSAIR H115i RGB Pro XT 280mm cooler ~ CORSAIR Dark Core RGB Pro mouse ~ CORSAIR K68 Mech keyboard ~ HGST 4TB Hd.~ AOC AGON 32" monitor 1440p @ 144Hz ~ Win 10 x64
|
rjohnson11
EVGA Forum Moderator
- Total Posts : 102262
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2004/10/05 12:44:35
- Location: Netherlands
- Status: online
- Ribbons : 84
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 05:30:44
(permalink)
I had one of the first AX1200 PSUs in Europe and it died just within the 7 year warranty and Corsair replaced it with a new 1200 watt PSU. I have always trusted Corsair quality and that's why I continue to stick with them. I now have a Corsair 850 watt PSU as 1200 watts was overkill.
|
mightygru
iCX Member
- Total Posts : 278
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2009/08/27 18:40:17
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 0
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 06:23:31
(permalink)
I was pretty sold on swapping it out but Bob brings up a good/great point. Maybe Ill just swap the fan out and keep it running since the fan is usually the first failure point. Seems with those numbers I have another 2-3 years left in it at least. Im back to 50/50 on it now....the old "if its not broke dont fix it" comes to mind. I still have storage to decide on(not sure 4tb sata or 2tb m.2, leaning towards 4tb sata though after watching gaming comparisons) so I have some time to think it over.
I appreciate your input, thanks!
|
bob16314
Omnipotent Enthusiast
- Total Posts : 8048
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2008/11/07 22:33:22
- Location: Planet of the Babes
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 761
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 07:49:33
(permalink)
mightygru
Maybe Ill just swap the fan out and keep it running since the fan is usually the first failure point.
Been there done that a handful of times..Pretty easy to do..Then that'll give you the chance to clean it inside which it's probably in dire need of, and might make it run a bit cooler too..Just use common-sense precautions (insulated tools, gloves) and a fan that's equivalent/near equivalent in airflow/static pressure.
* Corsair Obsidian 450D Mid-Tower - Airflow Edition * ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) * Intel i7-8700K @ 5.0 GHz * 16GB G.SKILL Trident Z 4133MHz * Sabrent Rocket 1TB M.2 SSD * WD Black 500 GB HDD * Seasonic M12 II 750W * Corsair H115i Elite Capellix 280mm * EVGA GTX 760 SC * Win7 Home/Win10 Home * "Whatever it takes, as long as it works" - Me
|
Brad_Hawthorne
Insert Custom Title Here
- Total Posts : 23174
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2004/06/06 16:13:06
- Location: Dazed & Confused
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 39
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 09:37:34
(permalink)
Be careful of discharge when cleaning. I'm weary of messing inside of PSUs.
post edited by Brad_Hawthorne - 2020/09/03 09:38:40
|
mightygru
iCX Member
- Total Posts : 278
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2009/08/27 18:40:17
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 0
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 17:52:22
(permalink)
bob16314
Then that'll give you the chance to clean it inside which it's probably in dire need of, and might make it run a bit cooler too..
Hey whoa there fella.........I haven't been here for a while but this place used to be family friendly....no need for all that. Just kidding but I keep things pretty clean/blown out. My rig sits in a middle atlantic rack with my stereo stuff and has huge filtered airflow. Thanks though for the input and semi-accurate advice...lol
|
bob16314
Omnipotent Enthusiast
- Total Posts : 8048
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2008/11/07 22:33:22
- Location: Planet of the Babes
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 761
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 21:07:10
(permalink)
What I told you was completely accurate..Even in a filtered environment, you may be surprised at the amount of dust particles the electromagnetic fields in a PSU will attract and accumulate over time like a, well, magnet.
* Corsair Obsidian 450D Mid-Tower - Airflow Edition * ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) * Intel i7-8700K @ 5.0 GHz * 16GB G.SKILL Trident Z 4133MHz * Sabrent Rocket 1TB M.2 SSD * WD Black 500 GB HDD * Seasonic M12 II 750W * Corsair H115i Elite Capellix 280mm * EVGA GTX 760 SC * Win7 Home/Win10 Home * "Whatever it takes, as long as it works" - Me
|
Hoggle
EVGA Forum Moderator
- Total Posts : 10102
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2003/10/13 22:10:45
- Location: Eugene, OR
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 4
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/03 23:45:28
(permalink)
While a PSU can last a long time I normally replace every two or three builds. I don't think I have hit the warranty on a newer one before I replace it.
|
XrayMan
Insert Custom Title Here
- Total Posts : 73000
- Reward points : 0
- Joined: 2006/12/14 22:10:06
- Location: Santa Clarita, Ca.
- Status: offline
- Ribbons : 115
Re: PSU lifespan Replace during rebuild or keep true blue running?
2020/09/04 01:23:10
(permalink)
My Affiliate Code: 8WEQVXMCJL Associate Code: VHKH33QN4W77V6A   
|