Can your PC manage overclocking with a GTX 1080 Ti?
Can your PC manage overclocking with a GTX 1080 Ti?
I own a build with a relatively weak PSU (520 watts). I don’t seem to have any problems, everything works fine. However, I feel my PC might be pushing itself a bit more if the PSU could provide a little extra power! What are your thoughts?
Bo2nathan shares his thoughts on a build with a relatively weak PSU (520 watts). He mentions no problems so far but wonders if upgrading the PSU could improve performance. He provides details about components and asks for opinions on suitable PSUs.
I own a build with a relatively weak PSU (520 watt).
I don’t seem to have any problems so far—everything works fine.
However, I feel my PC might be able to push itself a bit more if the PSU could provide a little more power!
What are your thoughts?
Components:
6600k
1080ti
m5 gaming mobo
16 gb ram
620 watt psu
ssd
hdd
nzxt cooler
5 fans (a bit excessive)
The PSU is a bit underpowered... a properly overclocked 1080ti can draw a lot of current.
Still, with air cooling, it might be acceptable. Pascal is very sensitive to heat, so you probably won’t notice high clock speeds affecting power consumption much.
Which PSU model are you using? Some manufacturers report peak output, others sustained output. A top-tier PSU is always preferable... of course.
I own a build with a relatively weak PSU (520 watt).
I don’t have any major issues, everything works fine.
However, I feel my PC might perform better if the PSU had a bit more power.
What are your thoughts?
Components:
6600k
1080ti
m5 gaming mobo
16 gb ram
620 watt psu
ssd
hdd
nzxt cooler
5 fans (a bit excessive)
The PSU seems a bit limited... a properly overclocked 1080ti can consume a lot of power. Still, air cooling might be sufficient.
PSU is quite sensitive to heat—clocks probably won’t rise enough to noticeably affect power usage.
Which PSU model are you using? Some brands report peak output, others sustained output.
A top-tier PSU is always preferable.
And can I safely overclock my CPU and GPU without running into problems?
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bo2nathan :
I own a build with a relatively weak PSU (520 watt). I don’t seem to have any problems, everything works just fine. However, I feel my PC might get a bit more stressed if the PSU could provide a bit more power. What are your thoughts?
Components:
6600k
1080ti
m5 gaming mobo
16 gb ram
620 watt psu
ssd
hdd
nzxt cooler
5 fans (a bit excessive)
The PSU is a bit underpowered... a properly overclocked 1080ti can draw a lot of current. Still, air cooling might be sufficient. Pascal is very sensitive to heat, so you probably won’t notice high clock speeds that would significantly affect power usage.
Which PSU model are you using? Some manufacturers list peak output, others sustained output. A top-tier PSU is always preferable. But do you think I can safely overclock my CPU and GPU without running into issues?
I suspect you might run into power constraints, but even a small overclock won’t cause major problems. You’ll only know for sure after trying it.