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Hello all, I have had an Ultra X-Finity 500W (ULT31845) for awhile and have had no issues on this current system and previous motherboard/processor combinations. I would like to have some opinions on whether I should upgrade this PSU even though I am not having any issues.

This is my current system:

Intel E2180 @ 3.2 Ghz (320x10)
ABIT IP35-E
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro using 4-pin connection to m/b
2x1GB G.Skill DDR2-800 @ 1.8v (1:1.25)
EVGA 8800GTS-320MB @ 650Mhz/2000Mhz
Seagate 7200.9 300GB SATA HD
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 120GB IDE HD (Connected through IDE to SATA adapter which is also powered)
Lite-On DVD-ROM drive
Lite-On CD-RW drive
Antec Nine Hundred Case
Fans all hooked up to 4-pin molex: 1x200mm fan, 5x120mm fans

The only USB devices using system power are keyboard and mouse.

I have stress tested for extended times with Orthos and playing various games for several hours. So should I just stick with it or am I overextending this PSU and should upgrade? Also, with my motherboard I have seen people have issues (no POST) using the Antec Trio and Corsair 520/620.

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