Old Seasonic, any issues with running modern system?

[Spike]

I'm building a new gaming pc but wanted to keep my old PSU. Based on some calculators online I don't see the wattage as being an issue, I was more curious if longevity or changing tech should be a worry. For reference, I have a Seasonic SS-660XP2. Its one of their modular platinum PSUs and the thing has been great since I bought it years ago. I have it running the main PC in my rig but now I'm going to use it for a 2700x, RTX 2070, 32GB system. Again, I don't see any issues when I look at the calculators, they seem to think I'll need around ~450 watts or so. Just curious if things have changed that I should be aware of with regards to PSU tech or if I should replace because it could be nearing end of life.

Thanks!

 

[Johnny Lucky]

I have an old Seasonic X650 Gold power supply in my personal pc. I purchased it about 8 years ago. I use my pc several hours per day. I have not experienced any psu problems during use. Every time I build a new pc I keep recycling the psu. It is the second best component purchase I ever made. However, I recommend checking how many and what type of psu cables you will need for your new build. For example, My two year old motherboard has one 8-pin cpu header/connector. The new board I am considering has two 8-pin headers/connectors.

 

[UsandThem]

Unless it is showing issues, you will be perfectly fine to reuse it. You didn't say how long you've had it, but based on when it was released, you likely bought it somewhere around the 2012 - 2014 time frame. That's really not a long time for a quality PSU.

That said, there have been some killer pricing on good PSUs the last several weeks, and you can pick up a new PSU with up to a 12 year warranty for under $60.

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[VirtualLarry]

It's my opinion that PSUs with Japanese caps, will last maybe 7-10 years (*), and "regular" PSUs, maybe anywhere from 1-5 years, although 3-5 years is common. (1 year maybe for PSUs that come in cheap cases. Best to replace those as soon as possible. Although, the Allied/SuperCase ones seem alright.)

(*) Many PSUs with Japanese caps, have longer warranties. Antec TruePower 750W, had five years, as does Rosewill Capstone 80Plus Gold PSUs, but the EVGA G1+, and I think also the G2 and G3 (different OEMs than G1+), all have 10-year (now 12-year) warranties.

However, those Enhance 80Plus 500W PSUs with the 8-pin non-splittable EPS12V line, that came from geeks.com on that semi-famous Hot Deal (I bought 10), most of those that I used personally, and distributed between family and friends, most of those lasted 5 years or so. Which, given the 10-year warranties of most of the EVGA ones, seems like a short time.

Most OEM PSUs in branded consumer PCs, last 3 years, maybe if you're lucky 5, but I wouldn't push it past that, and would probably replace pro-actively at the 5-year mark.

(I replace HDDs pro-actively as well. Down-time is better scheduled than unscheduled, IMHO.)

 

[Spike]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like the seasonic will continue to function without issue so I'll go ahead and use it. I'll keep my eyes open for a deal on a new PSU next year, though over here (EU) deals on pc parts are less common or as good. I think I'm also not going to push the OC with the new system, just let the chip do it's own boost so that should reduce the strain a tiny bit on the seasonic.

Looking forward to building the new rig, its been far too long.

 

[DrMrLordX]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like the seasonic will continue to function without issue so I'll go ahead and use it.

Good plan. I ran my old Corsair HX520 for about 9 years before I retired it to backup duty. If you have a PSU that reviewed well, meets modern ATX standards, and hasn't been subjected to abuse (damage from power surges etc) then you should be able to use it for about ten years. When it gets close, retire it before it has a chance to give you any trouble.

 

[Spike]

Good plan. I ran my old Corsair HX520 for about 9 years before I retired it to backup duty. If you have a PSU that reviewed well, meets modern ATX standards, and hasn't been subjected to abuse (damage from power surges etc) then you should be able to use it for about ten years. When it gets close, retire it before it has a chance to give you any trouble.

So, question for you, or any other. Looking at the main PC in my signature, I'd like to power this with a brand new, but quite old as its been sitting in the box forever, Antec neopower 500. (HE500 model). I'd eliminate the OC on the 4690 chip and just run it stock. The PSU calculator I used tells me I would be in the upper 400 watts under load and would need something like a 550 watt PSU. Thoughts? I know the neo500 has the split 12v rail which I think is no longer considered a good idea, but I'm hoping I can make it work for this build.

EDIT. I just checked at my CPU, evga 970 FTW, only requires 2 6 pin connectors which this PSU has. So thats not an issue, but the wattage is barely adequate under load.

 

[DrMrLordX]

The JonnyGuru/Oklahoma Wolf disciple in me says that you want at least a 600W power supply for that (if I were true to the JG credo, I'd recommend an 800W supply actually, but that's a bit much and it may take you to an undesirable part of the efficiency curve of modern PSUs).

 

[Spike]

The JonnyGuru/Oklahoma Wolf disciple in me says that you want at least a 600W power supply for that (if I were true to the JG credo, I'd recommend an 800W supply actually, but that's a bit much and it may take you to an undesirable part of the efficiency curve of modern PSUs).

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing, ugh. I really did not want to buy a new one and I'll have to get it over here in the EU, they are just too heavy to transport via baggage and I'm running out of room anyway. I'll see what I can find deal wise.

EDIT* 88 euro for the season focus+ gold 650w, so thats what I ordered. It will certainly make it easier to leave the other PSU in place and just build from scratch. Thanks for the help!