I just bought parts for my new gaming rig, including a GPU and motherboard from Asus, and I've heard they're known for having RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) issues. That got me wondering: how often do components actually fail?
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Failures usually happen after the warranty period, like 5 to 10 years in my experience. So, while they can last a long time, it seems like many parts give out right after you’re done with the warranty.
From what I've seen, budget or lower-tier power supplies tend to fail after a few years, especially with heavy use. Other than that, I’ve had great luck! Keeping an eye on health with tools like CrystalDiskInfo helps, plus HWinfo64 for temp monitoring. Also, check out YouTube for the best setups.
Honestly, failures are pretty rare. Most upgrades happen well before parts hit the failure stage. I've gone through a few upgrades without any major issues, except for one SSD that just stopped working.
I got a decent PSU, the Montech Century II 850w, and it has great reviews. Hoping it holds up!