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Check if 650 W provides sufficient power for overclocking an i7-6700K and running a stock MSI R9 390X.

Check if 650 W provides sufficient power for overclocking an i7-6700K and running a stock MSI R9 390X.

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Hashishh
Junior Member
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02-12-2016, 09:48 PM
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I'm checking if 650W will be sufficient to overclock the CPU while maintaining GPU and stock clock speeds. I have an EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W power supply with 80+ Gold certification, and my GPU is an MSI Radeon R9 390X with 8GB of video memory.
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Hashishh
02-12-2016, 09:48 PM #1

I'm checking if 650W will be sufficient to overclock the CPU while maintaining GPU and stock clock speeds. I have an EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W power supply with 80+ Gold certification, and my GPU is an MSI Radeon R9 390X with 8GB of video memory.

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Okeinshield
Senior Member
595
02-13-2016, 10:40 AM
#2
This power supply isn't very reliable. The output ripple is significantly off, and the capacitors don't meet expectations for a device aiming for better performance at a higher cost. I wouldn't use it with that model, though it does meet the basic specifications. If your unit handles less load, it should work, but the 5V ripple quality is lacking. You can still run it, though.
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Okeinshield
02-13-2016, 10:40 AM #2

This power supply isn't very reliable. The output ripple is significantly off, and the capacitors don't meet expectations for a device aiming for better performance at a higher cost. I wouldn't use it with that model, though it does meet the basic specifications. If your unit handles less load, it should work, but the 5V ripple quality is lacking. You can still run it, though.

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TheMightyElf
Member
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02-13-2016, 08:48 PM
#3
This power supply isn't very reliable. The output ripple is off, and the capacitors don't meet expectations for a device aiming for better performance at a higher cost. I wouldn't use it with that model, though it's adequate from a technical standpoint. If your unit handles less load, it would work, but the 5V ripple is problematic. You can still run it, though.
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TheMightyElf
02-13-2016, 08:48 PM #3

This power supply isn't very reliable. The output ripple is off, and the capacitors don't meet expectations for a device aiming for better performance at a higher cost. I wouldn't use it with that model, though it's adequate from a technical standpoint. If your unit handles less load, it would work, but the 5V ripple is problematic. You can still run it, though.

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zknucklehead
Member
64
02-14-2016, 09:41 AM
#4
I would concur that I don't mind those G1 EVGA power supplies. This alternative would be superior. Higher wattage, improved build quality, and still reasonably priced.
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zknucklehead
02-14-2016, 09:41 AM #4

I would concur that I don't mind those G1 EVGA power supplies. This alternative would be superior. Higher wattage, improved build quality, and still reasonably priced.

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Ks34_MisteR
Member
245
02-19-2016, 03:42 AM
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I agree, I don’t care about those G1 EVGA power supplies. A better option would be more wattage and higher quality, but still reasonably priced.
Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-...10b20750vr
The problem is that this power supply is bought separately from the CPU or GPU. Based on what I know now, it seems like a bad choice. If I return it, I’d lose some money. I plan to use what I have now and upgrade later when getting the new Pascal GPU. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Ks34_MisteR
02-19-2016, 03:42 AM #5

I agree, I don’t care about those G1 EVGA power supplies. A better option would be more wattage and higher quality, but still reasonably priced.
Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-...10b20750vr
The problem is that this power supply is bought separately from the CPU or GPU. Based on what I know now, it seems like a bad choice. If I return it, I’d lose some money. I plan to use what I have now and upgrade later when getting the new Pascal GPU. Thanks for your thoughts.