Can I power these components together using a 750W power supply?
Can I power these components together using a 750W power supply?
My Specs:
♦Novatech Eclipse High Performance Mid Tower Case
♦Novatech 750Watt
♦Zotac Gtx 1070 AMP Extreme
♦Intel Core i7 6700k Skylake
♦Intel Stock CPU cooler
♦16GB DDR4 2133Mhz
♦GIGABYTE GA-Z170XP-SLI Intel Z170
♦2TB and 1TB Hard Drives
♦120GB SSD For System
If you think I can overclock can you give me the software to use and what to upgrade. I only play games on this computer and its mainly arma 3 which doesn't run that well.
PSU requirements are largely influenced by the graphics card.
Your 750w unit is sufficient.
----------simple skylake overclocking----------------
Here’s what I recommend:
Reset everything, including RAM, to the default settings.
Set up a stress tester such as OCCT—avoid tools like Not Prime95 or IBT which create excessive load.
Keep all voltages on auto, then slowly increase the multiplier from the standard 40 to a higher value.
Perform a stress test with OCCT; it will stop if temperatures hit 85°C.
You’ll run out of safe Vcore before hitting thermal limits.
Track Vcore using CPU-Z.
Although Intel specifies 1.5v as a limit, a more realistic maximum is around 1.4.
Once you reach your comfortable multiplier, cease the process.
Use only the maximum RAM XMP settings that will...
Stock cooling wouldn't really support a big overclock, but it might be worth trying. Avoid using any software—just rely on the BIOS—it might look intimidating at first, but sticking to what you shouldn't touch keeps you safe. The BIOS gives better outcomes than any software would. For upgrades, the only thing to consider is your cooler; opt for a high-end air cooler or an AIO if you want better overclocking potential. The GPU cooler is enough as it stands. To boost GPU performance, MSI Afterburner would be suitable. Your PSU is fine in terms of wattage, though I don't know if its quality matters much.
Investigate online, view videos, and read articles to learn more. My main suggestion is to move slowly, document your advancement, and recognize that each component has its own optimal overclocking range; your aim is to discover yours. Remember you can succeed even if things get tough, but gradual progress will reduce the risk.
PSU needs are largely determined by the graphics card.
Your 750w unit is sufficient.
----------simple skylake overclocking----------------
Here are my recommendations:
Restore all components, including RAM, to their default settings.
Set up a stress tester such as OCCT; avoid using tools like Not prime95 or IBT which create excessive load.
Keep all voltages on auto, then slowly increase the multiplier from the standard 40 to a higher value.
Perform a stress test with OCCT—it will terminate if temperatures hit 85°C.
You’ll exhaust safe Vcore before hitting thermal boundaries.
Track Vcore using CPU-Z.
Although Intel specifies 1.5v as a limit, around 1.4v is more realistic.
Stop once you reach your preferred multiplier cap.
Use only the maximum RAM XMP settings that support the stock 1.2v voltage.
Increasing RAM voltage to 1.35v for faster speeds can actually hinder overclocking.
Higher RAM speeds don’t always help because they add more latency.
See this guide:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html
After finishing, apply speedstep and adaptive voltage to lower multiplier and Vcore when idle.
As of 10/11/2016
Approximately what percentage can achieve an overclock at a reasonable 1.40v Vcore?
I7-6700K
4.9 3%
4.8 19%
4.7 61%
4.6 95%
You’ll likely need a better cooler.
I prefer the scythe kotetsu for $35.
Here’s a review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu