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SebastianThorn
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So, is a upgrade from a 80+Bronze Psu to a 80+Gold Gpu worth it? I don't think it is, but would like to hear your opinions.

Are you saying 80+ Bronze PSU to a 80+ Gold PSU?

If so, their would be no difference. Power wise you would be saving very little for electricity.

If you were Bitcoin mining a Platinum PSU would probably be best just for saving a little bit of money. 

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I would say no assuming you already have the 80+ bronze PSU.

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Are you saying 80+ Bronze PSU to a 80+ Gold PSU?

If so, their would be no difference. Power wise you would be saving very little for electricity.

If you were Bitcoin mining a Platinum PSU would probably be best just for saving a little bit of money. 

So, like the only diffrence is how much electricity you save?

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yeah, but one of my friends that are buying a computer was talking about 80+Gold are much better, and that made me unsure if my purchase was good.

Yeah they're better but, 80+ bronze is good enough, it's not worth it to upgrade

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So, like the only diffrence is how much electricity you save?

Yes

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Are you saying 80+ Bronze PSU to a 80+ Gold PSU?

If so, their would be no difference. Power wise you would be saving very little for electricity.

If you were Bitcoin mining a Platinum PSU would probably be best just for saving a little bit of money. 

Oh, a little typo there.. I was thinking about graphics cards haha.

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So, like the only diffrence is how much electricity you save?

 

For the most part, yes. The 80Plus levels are an efficiency rating. In addition to less power being lost/wasted at each level, it also means less waste heat which ultimately leads to quieter operation and longer lifetimes.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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For the most part, yes. The 80Plus levels are an efficiency rating. In addition to less power being lost/wasted at each level, it also means less waste heat which ultimately leads to quieter operation and longer lifetimes.

Alright, that shouldn't be a problem right now. The Psu is pretty new.

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Unless you want semi-passive PSUs, or the little efficiency gain, there is no reason to upgrade.

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