8700k Overclocking

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Khazisco
Member

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08-15-2020, 06:10 AM

#1

I wanna get into overclocking but I'm not sure if I have enough PSU.
Notables in my build (Big power draws) Are my 8700k and my RTX 3080. I have a 80+ Gold 850W EVGA PSU
Build here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XKnbK3
My question is do I have a beefy enough power supply to pull off a potential 5GHz OC on my 8700k or do I need to upgrade??
Thanks.

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wert30
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08-15-2020, 02:23 PM

#2

I don't understand why not—running an 8700k at 5.1Ghz and a 2080 Ti on an EVGA 750w G3. I've also pushed the power limit on the 2080 Ti with a +120 core and +1300 memory during benchmarks. The GPU remains stock, and the 8700k stays at 5.1Ghz continuously without any problems with the PSU.

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TehStratosHD
Senior Member

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08-15-2020, 03:55 PM

#3

I don't understand why not—running an 8700k at 5.1Ghz and a 2080 Ti on an EVGA 750w G3. I've also pushed the power limit on the 2080 Ti with a +120 core and +1300 memory during benchmarks. The GPU remains stock, and the 8700k stays at 5.1Ghz continuously without any problems with the PSU.