Can I OC with 500W PSU?
Can I OC with 500W PSU?
Hello there smart people! Today I'm going to ask you a simple question, because for me it's not :d.. My system specs are: CPU G4560, GPU 1050, PSU 500W, RAM 4GB 2400Mhz, MOBO MSI B250M Bazooka. Yesterday a friend told me I should upgrade to at least 600W since the motherboard needs more power. I know my CPU and GPU aren't heavy users, but I want to ask—can I overclock my GPU and still be fine? Also, could you explain how much power my 75W GPU would consume after being overclocked? That's all! Thank you for your time and help!
Things against overclocking:
* Pentium G4560 has a locked multiplier
* MSI B250M Bazooka chipset doesn't support overclocking
Regardless of the PSU you use, your existing unit should still function properly after overclocking. You cannot increase the clock speed of your current setup since it isn't designed for that purpose.
regardless of the PSU you use, your existing one should still function properly after overclocking. However, you cannot increase the clock speed of your current system since it isn't designed for that purpose. You're correct about the CPU's overclocking limits, but the person asking might have a very basic or outdated PSU, which is only useful as a fire starter or paperweight. We don't have enough information to assess its quality without more details.
clarkjd :
bjornl :
Regardless of the PSU you use, your existing one should still function properly after overclocking. You can't push your current system beyond its limits because the CPU isn't designed for that.
You're correct about the CPU's overclockability, but the person asking might have a very basic PSU—just enough to start or hold weight. Without more details, it's hard to judge.
I really dislike bad PSUs, but if you have a simple setup with a 500w unit that's stable and working, extra current from overclocking probably won't be a big problem (even if the PSU isn't great).
For it to become an issue would be if the PSU couldn't supply enough power, which is unlikely unless you're using a very weak unit in a high-load situation. So, assuming the CPU could be overclocked, that PSU should be fine—even if it's not ideal.
Things against overclocking:
* Pentium G4560 has a locked multiplier
* MSI B250M Bazooka chipset doesn't support overclocking
Good catch by shrapnel_indie. I completely overlooked that you were inquiring about a GPU.
Your existing PSU is sufficient. The variation in power usage between a standard 1050 and an overclocked model isn't significant. Your performance will be constrained more by the capabilities of the PCIe socket than by your power supply.
The amount of power consumed will vary based on the extent of overclocking and the unpredictability of the silicon. You could achieve a stable, low-power overclock, or you might face challenges with high power consumption. This outcome hinges on the specific silicon used in the GTX 1050 GPU core.