Hi there,
It's been a while since I had to setup a new build but I can't believe how much prices have changed! I have a Corsair HX520 from '07 which works fine but will still be in use so now I need a new power supply.
I remembered that this was gold rated and even though it did fail rather quickly, the replacement has been great since so I am willing to go for Corsair again. This PSU cost about £75 back then and now you can't get a good name PSU at Gold for less than £100!!
Should I even bother spending this extra cash for just a gold rating or is bronze always been good enough? Also did the certification for gold change during this time?