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Casual overclocking with Corsair versus a 600-watt PSU comparison

Casual overclocking with Corsair versus a 600-watt PSU comparison

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lmagined
Junior Member
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09-16-2016, 02:32 AM
#1
I have a brand new 970 and I7 4790k, wondering if I can push them a bit higher using the Corsair vs 650 watts PSU. Full system specs are listed as requested.
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lmagined
09-16-2016, 02:32 AM #1

I have a brand new 970 and I7 4790k, wondering if I can push them a bit higher using the Corsair vs 650 watts PSU. Full system specs are listed as requested.

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Wels_
Junior Member
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09-23-2016, 05:13 AM
#2
Hey there. That isn't the top PSU from Corsair, but it's still a solid choice with a robust 12V rail. You'll be able to push it to higher speeds. You'll know you've hit your limit when you notice fans slowing down at higher loads or during system shutdowns.
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Wels_
09-23-2016, 05:13 AM #2

Hey there. That isn't the top PSU from Corsair, but it's still a solid choice with a robust 12V rail. You'll be able to push it to higher speeds. You'll know you've hit your limit when you notice fans slowing down at higher loads or during system shutdowns.

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09-23-2016, 10:50 AM
#3
Hey there. That isn't the top PSU from Corsair, but it's still a solid choice with a robust 12V rail. You'll be able to push it to higher speeds. You'll know you've hit your limit when you notice the fans slowing down at higher loads or during system shutdowns.
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Betayoshi_Pink
09-23-2016, 10:50 AM #3

Hey there. That isn't the top PSU from Corsair, but it's still a solid choice with a robust 12V rail. You'll be able to push it to higher speeds. You'll know you've hit your limit when you notice the fans slowing down at higher loads or during system shutdowns.

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Pyrophorion
Member
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09-23-2016, 07:45 PM
#4
The mastererr clarifies it's not the top PSU from Corsair, but still a solid choice with a robust 12V rail. You'll be able to overclock it. You'll know when you hit your power limit by hearing fans slow down at higher loads or during shutdown.
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Pyrophorion
09-23-2016, 07:45 PM #4

The mastererr clarifies it's not the top PSU from Corsair, but still a solid choice with a robust 12V rail. You'll be able to overclock it. You'll know when you hit your power limit by hearing fans slow down at higher loads or during shutdown.

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_ThaKing
Member
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09-24-2016, 03:44 AM
#5
Until stability is lost in prime 95 or conditions exceed safe manufacturing standards, that is all your boundaries.
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_ThaKing
09-24-2016, 03:44 AM #5

Until stability is lost in prime 95 or conditions exceed safe manufacturing standards, that is all your boundaries.

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blueunicorn05
Junior Member
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09-26-2016, 09:12 PM
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The requirements state that you must remain stable in prime 95 or the temperatures and voltages must stay within the manufacturer's safe limits. These are your sole constraints. Thank you very much!
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blueunicorn05
09-26-2016, 09:12 PM #6

The requirements state that you must remain stable in prime 95 or the temperatures and voltages must stay within the manufacturer's safe limits. These are your sole constraints. Thank you very much!

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noxl12345
Junior Member
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09-28-2016, 05:51 PM
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VS is the poorest option in the Corsair selection, I wouldn't try to overclock it or use a CX version.
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noxl12345
09-28-2016, 05:51 PM #7

VS is the poorest option in the Corsair selection, I wouldn't try to overclock it or use a CX version.

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xX_Skr4ydd_Xx
Member
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09-29-2016, 06:02 AM
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VS is the poorest option in the Corsair selection, I wouldn't go overclocking with it or a CX. If I wanted to raise the GPU frequency slightly, would it still be problematic?
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xX_Skr4ydd_Xx
09-29-2016, 06:02 AM #8

VS is the poorest option in the Corsair selection, I wouldn't go overclocking with it or a CX. If I wanted to raise the GPU frequency slightly, would it still be problematic?

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oisin100
Junior Member
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10-07-2016, 05:56 AM
#9
While the vs is a mediocre quality unit , I'd argue you have so much 12v headroom there is room for some overclocking.
Hiwever
1. You can't overclock the CPU on a b85 board.
2. The zotac card has very strict power limits (110%) & there is very very little to be gained from overclocking anyway.
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oisin100
10-07-2016, 05:56 AM #9

While the vs is a mediocre quality unit , I'd argue you have so much 12v headroom there is room for some overclocking.
Hiwever
1. You can't overclock the CPU on a b85 board.
2. The zotac card has very strict power limits (110%) & there is very very little to be gained from overclocking anyway.