Check if a 550W power supply is sufficient for running an i5 6600K at speeds between 4 and 4.2GHz.
Check if a 550W power supply is sufficient for running an i5 6600K at speeds between 4 and 4.2GHz.
I am planning to overclock this new pc build to around 4GHz - 4.2GHz, will my 550w PSU be enough? Here is the list of my build parts:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Nmbbyf
Reading a chip requires more energy, yet it doesn't disrupt the system significantly.
It's curious about choosing an ATX motherboard with a mini 1050 Ti, given the premium CPU you have.
When targeting gaming, it's essential to allocate significantly less to CPU power and more to GPU performance. Here’s a sample part list:
PCPartPicker part list
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CPU:
Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
(£177.90 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-B150-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
(£82.87 @ More Computers)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
(£87.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Crucial MX300 750GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
(£162.51 @ CCL Computers)
Storage:
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
(£45.96 @ BT Shop)
Video Card:
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card
(£223.98 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply:
Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
(£68.82 @ Alza)
Total: £850.03
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-04 17:29 GMT+0000
This configuration is highly recommended for gaming purposes.
Thank you for the responses. This build is intended for streaming and gaming, so I’m avoiding the i3 core. I’m aiming to replace my GPU with the 1050 ti model (currently using a 750 ti on my old PC, which will be swapped into this new setup until I upgrade to a new GTX).
To reach 4.2 GHz I’d opt for a more advanced board and a superior GPU if the funds permit.