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| View Poll Results: Which of the following most accurately describes why you upgraded your PSU? | |||
| I upgraded my PSU because I bought a new or more power-hungry graphics card |
   
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57 | 24.57% |
| I upgraded my PSU because I upgraded to a more powerful CPU |
  
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20 | 8.62% |
| I upgraded my PSU because I upgraded my motherboard |
  
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16 | 6.90% |
| I upgraded my PSU because I upgraded a combination of motherboard, graphics card and CPU |
  
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130 | 56.03% |
| I upgraded my PSU because I needed more modern connectors (e.g. 24-pin ATX or 6+2-pin PCI-E) |
  
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58 | 25.00% |
| I upgraded my PSU because I wanted a quieter PSU |
  
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33 | 14.22% |
| I upgraded my PSU because I wanted a more efficient PSU |
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20 | 8.62% |
| I upgraded my PSU because I wanted a quieter and more efficient PSU |
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71 | 30.60% |
| I only change my PSU when my existing PSU fails |
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29 | 12.50% |
| I don’t upgrade my PSU because I don’t consider it to be an important component |
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0 | 0% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 232. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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07-07-2008, 01:38 PM
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Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2
I rarely build a completely new Pc when I upgrade, mainly due to lack of funds. But when I do upgrade it's generally a CPU or Graphics upgrade (along with any other required upgrades, motherboard, ram etc), so if I deem the current power supply not to be good enough I upgrade that as well. I've also upgraded power supplies when I've had minor problems, buzzing from the PSU fans or capacitors.
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08-07-2008, 05:06 PM
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Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2
Mainly to do with the noise levels, connectors, size (If it doesn't fit in the case) and personal needs for the whole system. The price is also a factor in determining if I want a new PSU for better efficiency.
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09-07-2008, 02:59 PM
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Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2
*mini bump*
sooo........ who was the winner?   NewUsers Clickys: Post Counts and Other Rewards, Guidelines, Folding@Home. *Shamelessly TWOCed from Stevie |
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05-08-2008, 10:18 PM
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Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2
Yeah, I only upgrade the PSU when my it can't provide the power my new components need. I only ever do "big" upgrades anyway so each upgrade nearly always means a new PSU.
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11-08-2008, 03:15 PM
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Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2
Apologies for the (very) lengthy delay!
 However, there are now a pair of winners: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=14915 
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13-08-2008, 12:19 PM
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Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2
I get a new PSU if I need more POWAH due to mobo/gfx or CPU upgrades. My last PSU upgrade was a Corsair HX520W to replace my Hiper 570W which went KABOOMY!
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14-08-2008, 11:45 AM
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Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2
I upgraded my PSU when i bought a new graphic card. The most advanced card consumes more power and my old PSU (only 350W) can't supply enough power to keep it stable.
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