550w power supply sufficient for i5 3570k with R9 390
550w power supply sufficient for i5 3570k with R9 390
Hello everyone! I'm thinking about upgrading my existing build to an i5 3570k configuration.
While planning overclocking the CPU, I had a few questions:
- Which overclocking board would be suitable for this chipset?
- Using a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, what maximum overclock can I anticipate from this CPU?
- Will my PSU be sufficient to support overclocking just the CPU?
My current setup includes:
*Intel Core I5 3470
*ASRock H61m vg3
*Two 4GB GSkill Ripjaw DDR3 1600mhz modules
*MSI R9 390 Gaming
*1TB WD Blue HDD
*250GB SanDisk SSD
*XFX TS 550W PSU 80+ Bronze
Please let me know if you have any advice!
you have an i5 3470, it's not worth upgrading to the same generation.
if you can get an i5 6600k,
and you might need to replace your psu if you're overclocking,
it could mean higher power consumption.
Thank you for your response! My reasoning was to obtain a K version i5 3570k for overclocking, and in Argentina I could acquire a used i5 3570k with a good OC motherboard by swapping my CPU and MoBo plus a bit of extra money. This wouldn't work with the new skylake CPUs, and upgrading to skylake would cost more than I can afford. If I only overclock the CPU, will my PSU be able to handle it? And if I switch to skylake, will my PSU support that CPU's overclocking? Thanks!
Another user replied, thanking for the response. The upgrade idea was to have a K version i5 for overclocking, and in Argentina it was possible to find a used i5 3570k with a good OC motherboard by swapping my CPU and MoBo plus some extra money. But this wouldn't work with the new Skylake CPUs, and the price to upgrade would be too high for me. If I only overclock the CPU, will my PSU be able to handle it? And if I switch to Skylake, will my PSU support that CPU's overclocking? Thanks! They should have mentioned before about exchanging... If you do, go for a decent cooler. My PSU is of good quality but it lacks power rating. It's surprising that 550W was enough for the 390. I would recommend getting a 600W or 650W PSU, making sure it's a tier 1 or tier 2 model. The same XFX brand would be much better.
Your current setup isn't providing good value. For gaming, you probably won't notice more than a 5fps improvement. If it's not for gaming purposes, consider upgrading to an i7 from the same series or switch to a compatible i7 4970 if necessary.
Thank you both Dulith1118 and chedda87!
@Dulith1118 I've been maintaining my system for roughly four months straight, running games such as Shadows of Mordor or The Division at full 1080p settings.
@Chedda87 This upgrade is mainly driven by gaming needs and experience. I previously had an FX 6300 but couldn't overclock it due to insufficient hardware. I acquired my current CPU and motherboard through a trade, opting for the i5 3570k instead of the i7 3770k because it uses less power and is more available locally. I was considering i5 2500k/3570k or i7 2600k/3770k, but chose the 3570k for its efficiency and availability.
Could you share your preferred upgrade direction? I'm open to Intel or AMD, as long as it's an unlocked CPU and delivers better performance compared to my current setup. Also, if possible, I'd prefer not to replace my PSU unless absolutely necessary. If that's not feasible, I'll have no choice but to make the change.
Your funds could be used more effectively at Skylake, which would include upgrading RAM and adding a CPU and motherboard. Since Skylake has a lower TDP, you likely don’t need to replace the power supply. Don’t think about AMD right now—Intel is your current choice.