Adjusting GPU speeds and energy use
Adjusting GPU speeds and energy use
Hi everyone,
I’ve already received some guidance on part selection on the forum, which was really helpful. Now I’m focusing on the details and would appreciate some advice about GPUs and RAM.
My build:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz (£170)
- CPU cooler: AMD Wraith Spire Cooler (Stock)
- Motherboard: MSI B350 Tomahawk ATX (£100)
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 (£65)
- Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM HDD (£60)
- OS: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" SSD (£48)
- Video card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4GB (£168)
- Case: Corsair SPEC-ALPHA (Black, £65)
- Power supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Fully Modular (£109)
Regarding GPU overclocking, I’m curious about the additional power needed. Some people suggest around 150W extra, but that seems quite high, especially if I plan to add a second GPU in Crossfire.
Crossfire compatibility: All GPUs should work with Crossfire when using two identical graphics cards.
Budget considerations: If I stick with the RX 480, 570, or 580 models, will the 570 be enough for 1080 at 60fps?
Thanks,
PT.
PR1ME-T4RGET :
Hello all,
I've already received some guidance on the forum about part selection, and the suggestions were quite helpful. Now I'm focusing on the specifics of GPUs and RAM.
My Build:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/psmzxY
Components:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz (£170)
- CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Spire Cooler (Stock)
- Motherboard: MSI B350 Tomahawk ATX (£100)
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 (£65)
- Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM HDD (£60)
- OS: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" SSD (£48)
- Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4GB (£168)
- Case: Corsair SPEC-ALPHA (Black, £65)
- Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W...
PR1ME-T4RGET
Hi all,
I’ve already received some guidance on part selection on the forum, which was really helpful. Now I’m focusing on the details and would appreciate some advice about GPUs and RAM.
My build:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/psmzxY
Components:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz (£170)
- CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Spire Cooler (Stock)
- Motherboard: MSI B350 Tomahawk ATX (£100)
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 (£65)
- Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM HDD (£60)
- OS: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" SSD (£48)
- Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4GB (£168)
- Case: Corsair SPEC-ALPHA (Black, £65)
- Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Fully Modular (£109)
Regarding GPU overclocking:
I’m curious about the additional power needed if I decide to overclock my GPU. Some people suggest around 150W extra, but that seems high, especially if I plan to add a second GPU in Crossfire.
Crossfire compatibility:
Are all GPUs suitable for Crossfire support when using two identical cards? Also, I’m considering RX 480, 570, and 580 models. If budget is a concern, will the 570 be enough for 1080p at 60fps?
Cheers,
PT