How long do Corsair power supplies last

Q: Are Corsair power supplies reliable?

Theres plenty to appreciate about the Corsair RM550x, including the price and specs. Its a reliable unit with an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating. Its also one of the quietest power supplies in this category.

Q: Should I replace PSU after 10 years?

I would say if its a good quality PSU, it should last 10 years. What I use as a rule of thumb is the fan dying. If the fan dies, the PSUs is not going to last much longer so thats your cue to replace it.

My Seasonic X is approaching nearly the 5 year mark and my EVGA G2s that I use in my home rigs are approaching the 4 year mark. Is it time to start looking at replacements? How long do the capacitors generally last? I am thinking of replacing my Seasonic X with a Corsair RMx and the home unit I will probably replace with the same supply (because of sleeved cables). So the question that I have is this - is it time yet to replace these units or am I good for another year or two?

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logainofhades

Titan

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Apr 27, 200936,4142,528135,9405,218

Jun 13, 2019

If they are still under warranty, I wouldn't worry about them. Once the warranty expires, I would consider replacements.

MrN1ce9uy

Judicious

Aug 20, 20096,49847033,7401,174

Jun 13, 2019

I'd wait until the warranty is up before I replaced a working PSU that meets my needs.

Jun 13, 2019

If they are quality units to begin with....I wouldn't replace them. I think a good power supply can and should last at least a decade. I have many power supplies where I work that have been running for 20 and 30 years and more.

g-unit1111

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Jul 27, 201142,02862091,4902,605

Jun 13, 2019

logainofhades said:
If they are still under warranty, I wouldn't worry about them. Once the warranty expires, I would consider replacements.
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So according to Newegg I bought my Seasonic X 750 on 3/27/13, and the warranty is good for 7 years. So I still have another year on that PSU right? Or should I look at replacing sooner rather than later?

Are Corsair power supplies reliable?

There's plenty to appreciate about the Corsair RM550x, including the price and specs. It's a reliable unit with an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating. It's also one of the quietest power supplies in this category.

How often do power supplies need to be replaced?

Power supplies generally tend to last around five years, with the exception of some manufacturers making more durable power supplies with warranties spanning for ten years or more. If your power supply exceeds the five-year age, it's most likely time to replace it.

Should I replace PSU after 10 years?

I would say if it's a good quality PSU, it should last 10 years. What I use as a rule of thumb is the fan dying. If the fan dies, the PSUs is not going to last much longer so that's your cue to replace it.