View Poll Results: Which of the following most accurately describes why you upgraded your PSU?

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  • I upgraded my PSU because I bought a new or more power-hungry graphics card

    61 22.18%
  • I upgraded my PSU because I upgraded to a more powerful CPU

    21 7.64%
  • I upgraded my PSU because I upgraded my motherboard

    16 5.82%
  • I upgraded my PSU because I upgraded a combination of motherboard, graphics card and CPU

    151 54.91%
  • I upgraded my PSU because I needed more modern connectors (e.g. 24-pin ATX or 6+2-pin PCI-E)

    67 24.36%
  • I upgraded my PSU because I wanted a quieter PSU

    35 12.73%
  • I upgraded my PSU because I wanted a more efficient PSU

    23 8.36%
  • I upgraded my PSU because I wanted a quieter and more efficient PSU

    83 30.18%
  • I only change my PSU when my existing PSU fails

    40 14.55%
  • I don’t upgrade my PSU because I don’t consider it to be an important component

    0 0%
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Thread: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

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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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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    When I upgrade my PSU next it will be so I get a modular PSU.
    Cable management is all important.

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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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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    *mini bump*

    sooo........ who was the winner?
    Post Counts and Other Rewards, Rules, Folding@Home, Fans: Push vs Pull vs Push-Pull, Corsair PSU OEMs.

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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    Any news on this? I need a new PSU, so hopefully I've won!

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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    I upgraded due to more power hungry components

    It's 4.98*

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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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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    I think someone from Corsair must have won
    Maybe the CEO

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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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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    Np, it was worth the wait.

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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    hmm, thnx this topic helped me

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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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    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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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    My next PSU is going to be a Corsair modular, they look great and have had nothing but good feedback as far as I have seen. I have a Hiper Type R 580W modular in one of my PC's just now but I would like more juice in either my next build or upgrade one of my current rigs.

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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    When people have scared me into thinking my current one isn't adequate
    Mac fancier > white macbook base spec .................. CS: muddyfirebang

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    Re: When do you buy a new PSU? Poll 2

    Main reason for me to upgrade PSU is for a quiter and efficient PSU, another reason is due to a upgrade in components that result in a increase of watt needed.

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