Upgrading PSU componants

[SilicateWielder]

Hello all, I was wondering if replacing the componants in a powersupply with newer more-reliable ones, such as those from Rubycon, would possibly make a powersupply more reliable and/or extend it's lifespan. Does anyone know about this?

 

EDIT: I am aware of the dangers of electricity. I learned the hard way as a kid when messing with a CRT, and I am extremely lucky that I was not seriously injured. Please stop lecturing me about the safety risks.

[ShadowCaptain]

1 minute ago, UnbrokenMotion said:

Hello all, I was wondering if replacing the componants in a powersupply with newer more-reliable ones, such as those from Rubycon, would possibly make a powersupply more reliable and/or extend it's lifespan. Does anyone know about this?

100000% not recommended, opening up a PSU can literally kill you, plus if ANYTHING goes wrong you could fry your whole pc (like a bad solder or something)

Honestly power supplies are not expensive, its easier, safer, and not expensive to just buy a good one

[VoyexTech]

1 minute ago, UnbrokenMotion said:

Hello all, I was wondering if replacing the componants in a powersupply with newer more-reliable ones, such as those from Rubycon, would possibly make a powersupply more reliable and/or extend it's lifespan. Does anyone know about this?

It could but some of the internal parts of a PSU can be toxic so if you do this (which I don't suggest) use safety equipment. 

[Matt100HP]

If you have to ask, you shouldn't be opening a PSU. They're one of the few things I've come across which aren't BS'ing when the warning label says:

 

"DO NOT REMOVE COVER - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE". 

[GeorgeKellow]

Just don't 

 

/closethread

[SilicateWielder]

Just now, ShadowCaptain said:

100000% not recommended, opening up a PSU can literally kill you, plus if ANYTHING goes wrong you could fry your whole pc (like a bad solder or something)

Honestly power supplies are not expensive, its easier, safer, and not expensive to just buy a good one

I'm aware that working with a PSU is dangerous and can kill me, I learned the hard way as a kid that electricity is not a toy and I got extremely lucky that I wasn't seriously injured. I am also aware that installing the wrong componants or componants in the wrong orentation can result in me frying my computer. I probably should have stated this before.

 

I was only curious if better componants would improve the reliably of a powersupply or not bacause of how they are designed.

[ShadowCaptain]

Just now, UnbrokenMotion said:

I was only curious if better componants would improve the reliably of a powersupply or not bacause of how they are designed.

yes it would , example using better capacitors

however unless you replace every component, there will always be a weak link in the chain, so while for example upgrading the capacitors might stop the caps being blown, other components might cause issues too

plus its not too simple to just open up and replace bits, and getting hold of parts would be difficult too

I doubt anybody would consider it worth it, even if its technically possible on a level

[SilicateWielder]

Just now, ShadowCaptain said:

yes it would , example using better capacitors

however unless you replace every component, there will always be a weak link in the chain, so while for example upgrading the capacitors might stop the caps being blown, other components might cause issues too

plus its not too simple to just open up and replace bits, and getting hold of parts would be difficult too

I doubt anybody would consider it worth it, even if its technically possible on a level

It's definitely possible, and should I replace any componants I plan to replace as many as I possibly can. Alot of componants are easy enough to get, but I believe a transformer may be where I run into troubles sourcing parts.

[ShadowCaptain]

8 minutes ago, UnbrokenMotion said:

It's definitely possible, and should I replace any componants I plan to replace as many as I possibly can. Alot of componants are easy enough to get, but I believe a transformer may be where I run into troubles sourcing parts.

I 100% do not recommend even thinking about

if you need a new PSU, go and buy one

[SilicateWielder]

6 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

I 100% do not recommend even thinking about

if you need a new PSU, go and buy one

Don't worry, I don't actually plan to do this. If I do try and do this I'll find someone who can train me how to safely work with dangerously high voltages first.

 

Like I said before, I learned the hard way and I am extremely lucky to not be seriously injured

[ShiftHitTheFan]

11 minutes ago, UnbrokenMotion said:

It's definitely possible, and should I replace any components I plan to replace as many as I possibly can. A Lot of components are easy enough to get, but I believe a transformer may be where I run into troubles sourcing parts.

I replaced the main caps in my cx600m with some nichicons. The only reason I did it was because it was a rainy day and i wanted something to do. There was zero improvement over the stock caps in voltage output stability. 

3 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

I 100% do not recommend even thinking about

if you need a new PSU, go and buy one

This. Unless you want to experiment, and thus possibly destroy your psu / comp, just buy a new one.