Question Is 12 years too much for a power supply?

[Ancipital]

I want to build a new system and I want to reuse the Antec HCG 750 from my old PC which is 12 years old.
I fear it is a bit too old and my smoke out one of these days.
It was a good kitten and it worked without any problems, ever.

So, should I keep (and invest the money in a better gpu) it or upgrade it?

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Replace that power supply, it's long past its useful life.

 

[punkncat]

Even the best of power supplies would be pressed for use that long. Given degradation/oxidation, yes...buy a new unit.

 

[USAFRet]

With a new system, replace that PSU.

 

[kanewolf]

I want to build a new system and I want to reuse the Antec HCG 750 from my old PC which is 12 years old.
I fear it is a bit too old and my smoke out one of these days.
It was a good kitten and it worked without any problems, ever.

So, should I keep (and invest the money in a better gpu) it or upgrade it?

Power supply is one of the most critical places to not cheap out. It is the foundation of your entire system.

 

[Ancipital]

Thanks guys.
In this case I will change it.
I will go with Cooler Master MWE Full Modular PC Power Supply, Fully Modular Cable Management.

It is listed as B-Tier gold: https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/

Can anyone recommend something else for the same price?

 

[--SID--]

You can buy a better ATX3.1 unit for a lower price https://geizhals.de/adata-xpg-core-...riive750g-bkceu-a3167580.html?hloc=at&hloc=de
If you don't need ATX3.x you can get a top notch NZXT C series Gold https://geizhals.de/nzxt-c-series-2...-52-pa-7g1bb-eu-a2740378.html?hloc=at&hloc=de which is way better than a CM MWE Gold V2.

 

[geofelt]

If you are looking at a 750w psu, you might as well reuse your psu that you known to be working.
It is a top quality unit with a 10 year warranty.

What is your current gpu and what gpu would you like to upgrade to?
Modern graphics cards can have high momentary power spikes.
Look to at least 850w and perhaps 950w.
Look for a unit with at least the same 10 year warranty you had before.