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Originally Posted by ianfreddie07
And I'd also like to ask how long they last.
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Depends ....
If over the years you let them gather dust inside they'll heat up.
If they are too light to supply your hardware with the needed juice they'll heat and burn up sooner or later.
Etcetera etcetera .... blahblahblah .......
A nice tool to keep an eye on your hardware temps:
http://majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html
Basic rule: keep them cool and clean, they'll last longer..
Basic rule²: cheap PSUs don't last long.