[SOLVED] 5600X+3060, do I need to replace 10-y.o. psu?

[crash1011]

Old VX550's served well through multiple builds, only I'm not sure I should keep pushing my luck with a budget-model Corsair that came out in 2007. Concern warranted?

If it comes to it, what's left of my budget allows for either Corsair CX or an on-sale MSI A650GF. (Without the 10-year warranty where I am, unfortunately.)

 

[jay32267]

"I'm not sure I should keep pushing my luck with a budget-model Corsair "

I agree.

Think of it as a little insurance for your 3060.
I'd go with the CX.

 

[sizzling]

I would not have used that psu in a gaming pc 10 years ago. As it’s 10 years old and has no warranty is even more reason not to risk your system on it.

 

[bignastyid]

I would not have used that psu in a gaming pc 10 years ago. As it’s 10 years old and has no warranty is even more reason not to risk your system on it.

The VXs were good and well reviewed units at the time. But yes it should be replaced due to it's age.

 

[sizzling]

The VXs were good and well reviewed units at the time. But yes it should be replaced due to it's age.

Ok my memory is playing tricks on me, I remembered it being amount the bottom end.

 

[John Chesterfield]

Ok my memory is playing tricks on me, I remembered it being amount the bottom end.

No, it was decent. But it needs replacing now.

 

[crash1011]

"I'm not sure I should keep pushing my luck with a budget-model Corsair "

I agree.

Think of it as a little insurance for your 3060.
I'd go with the CX.

Also noticed the box quotes MTBF at 100,000 hours for the VX550, or roughly 11-12 years of use. So your take is objectively correct. Thanks to everyone who replied.