Check if MSI GTX 1050 2GB can be overclocked for gaming.
Check if MSI GTX 1050 2GB can be overclocked for gaming.
Hello. I'm wondering if you could help me with overclocking my GPU. I currently have an MSI GTX 1050 2GB Gaming GPU and a MSI AK-B1-550 550W ATX Power Supply with a 12cm P4 3xSATA PCI. I've increased the core and memory in MSI afterburner, run some benchmarks (Valley and MSI Kombustor), and reached stable speeds of +125 cores and +450 memory clock. Now my PSU is getting quite warm—sometimes it's hot enough that it's uncomfortable to hold it for a few seconds. Is this normal? Could something go wrong? Have I pushed the settings too far? What should I do if this happens? Are there any warning signs?
It shouldn't be this way, but I recommend upgrading that PSU right away.
PCPartPicker part list
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Cost breakdown by seller
Power Supply:
Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Total:
$59.89
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2018-11-03 17:48 EDT-0400
Well, that's a pretty low quality PSU... it seems to be based on an outdated design that produces more power at lower voltages than the 12V rail. A unit that feels uncomfortable when touched under load is a major red flag. Also, is your PSU providing sufficient airflow? It should be positioned facing down if mounted on top; if it's on the bottom, it should still face down, but you don't want your computer resting on the carpet because the power delivery won't have enough airflow. What about the rest of the system setup?
Cpu: AMD FX-8320 Black edition, 8 cores
RAM: 2x4GB DDR3 sticks
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2, 760G, DualDDR3-1066, D-SUB, mATX
Connectors: This PSU uses a 4-pin connector while the CPU requires an 8-pin connector. Might it cause insufficient power delivery? Could this impact gaming performance?
Your FX 8320 tdp is 125W, combined with the card's power draw should be about 80W after optimization. This means the system will consume just over 200W when running at full capacity.
Your PSU only provides 24A on the 12V rail, which equals 288W of available power, but due to its poor quality, the actual output might be less than claimed.
Pushing the PSU to its limits is likely causing the overheating, and this isn't helping because of the low-quality unit.
I would recommend upgrading to a higher-quality model such as a Corsair CX450M or CX550M.
It shouldn't be this way, but I recommend upgrading that PSU right away.
PCPartPicker part list
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Cost breakdown by seller
Power Supply:
Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Total:
$59.89
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2018-11-03 17:48 EDT-0400
Better offer available, direct price, no email required for rebate, plus 100w extra at the same cost.