F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider replacing the PSU if it's outdated or not functioning properly.

Consider replacing the PSU if it's outdated or not functioning properly.

Consider replacing the PSU if it's outdated or not functioning properly.

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XxbeastingxX
Junior Member
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06-07-2022, 02:39 AM
#1
I'll share the video with you, but I recently tested a family member's machine and noticed the power supply was acting strangely. It sounded like it was discharging unexpectedly, which makes me think swapping it out might be necessary. It's about 14 years old, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 20230418_131247.mp4
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XxbeastingxX
06-07-2022, 02:39 AM #1

I'll share the video with you, but I recently tested a family member's machine and noticed the power supply was acting strangely. It sounded like it was discharging unexpectedly, which makes me think swapping it out might be necessary. It's about 14 years old, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 20230418_131247.mp4

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chiefjumbo
Member
183
06-07-2022, 05:57 AM
#2
Never encountered such a statement from a PSU before during my 23 years of PC building and following tech enthusiasts. If it's genuinely a 14-year-old model, I believe purchasing a new one would be the safest choice! You should never risk it with an older unit—it functioned well for 14 years, so it likely will too... But eventually, it might fail.
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chiefjumbo
06-07-2022, 05:57 AM #2

Never encountered such a statement from a PSU before during my 23 years of PC building and following tech enthusiasts. If it's genuinely a 14-year-old model, I believe purchasing a new one would be the safest choice! You should never risk it with an older unit—it functioned well for 14 years, so it likely will too... But eventually, it might fail.

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Animal_Boss
Member
211
06-07-2022, 06:10 AM
#3
I understand this might be a high-end PSU from its era, but it seems to be nearing the end of its lifespan. Typically, these last 10-15 years, so a 12-year-old 450W unit still has some time left but is quite old.
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Animal_Boss
06-07-2022, 06:10 AM #3

I understand this might be a high-end PSU from its era, but it seems to be nearing the end of its lifespan. Typically, these last 10-15 years, so a 12-year-old 450W unit still has some time left but is quite old.

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V1nD1esel
Junior Member
12
06-08-2022, 09:35 AM
#4
Absolutely, the sound is definitely intriguing—it won't harm your PC parts.
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V1nD1esel
06-08-2022, 09:35 AM #4

Absolutely, the sound is definitely intriguing—it won't harm your PC parts.

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KlayDog1
Senior Member
685
06-08-2022, 11:19 AM
#5
It sounds odd, but it won’t damage my parts or start a fire. Those are just my main worries since I’ve never heard that sound before.
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KlayDog1
06-08-2022, 11:19 AM #5

It sounds odd, but it won’t damage my parts or start a fire. Those are just my main worries since I’ve never heard that sound before.

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hachinoss
Member
71
06-25-2022, 02:55 AM
#6
If the noise signals a problem like a short or failing part and the power supply stops working, it may damage your components.
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hachinoss
06-25-2022, 02:55 AM #6

If the noise signals a problem like a short or failing part and the power supply stops working, it may damage your components.

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rafinha_moraes
Member
189
06-25-2022, 03:39 AM
#7
I'm capable of handling both tasks, though it appears more probable now than before because of those sounds.
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rafinha_moraes
06-25-2022, 03:39 AM #7

I'm capable of handling both tasks, though it appears more probable now than before because of those sounds.

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Evbot10S
Junior Member
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06-25-2022, 08:57 AM
#8
Definitely.
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Evbot10S
06-25-2022, 08:57 AM #8

Definitely.