should I swap out my refurb PSU for my new PSU?

[jd254]

I bought a refurbished Antec 500w for $15 shipped. It's in my main system for about 2 years now. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I just added a GTX 460 and it seems to be doing well.

I just bought an Antec BP550 Plus for $45. I hear "it it ain't broke, don't fix it" a lot... so what should I do? nice clean power to my PC or just keep that refurb in there?

 

[BoomerD]

If it was me, I'd swap the PSU with the new one...and keep the refurbished unit as a backup.

 

[ahenkel]

I'd be curious to know what Antec does when they refurb a PSU. Some places are better than others when it comes to refurbishing.

 

[VirtualLarry]

IMO, if there's nothing wrong with the one you've got in there, then just keep using it.

 

[jd254]

awesome! one says yes, one says no, and another inquired about the quality of the refurbishing. lol I'm gunna need one more to tip the vote, preferably with good logic.

 

[fffblackmage]

The refurb is the Earthwatts in your sig, right? Weren't the old Earthwatts made by Seasonic? That should be better than Delta-made BP550.

But in any case, I would stick with your current config.

 

[Zap]

My 2¢

If it ain't broke...

 

[Doclife]

+1 for keeping the current PSU in your system. Save the new PSU for your next build or keep it as back up.

 

[jd254]

THX!