Check if this power supply supports overclocking.
Check if this power supply supports overclocking.
I don't think so, but since he already has it, he can use it for some time until he buys something new, if he decides to.
Yes, a CX450M is said to be much better, but I wouldn't suggest this one either, because jonny guru hasn't reviewed it, even though most people here like it.
For the price of a CX450M and less, you can get a Seasonic S12II 620W, which is a significantly better PSU than the CX450M and provides 620W instead of 450W.
I don't think it's a good idea, but since he already owns it, he can use it for a while until he gets a new one, if he decides to.
Yes, a CX450M is said to be significantly better, but I wouldn't suggest this model either, because Jonny Guru hasn't reviewed it, even though most forum members praise it.
For the price of a CX450M and less, you can find a Seasonic S12II 620W, which offers a much stronger PSU than the CX450M and provides 620W instead of 450W.
I didn't notice they had it before. Your first point is correct.
Jonnyguru isn't the only one reviewing... In fact, Aris (the reviewer of the linked review) goes into more detail and his equipment is considerably pricier and more precise.
According to what I know, the 12v on the S12II is around 580W, which definitely isn't a much better PSU compared to the Corsair CXM grey label. Please read the reviews as I explained. The overall performance of the CXM is superior, especially under Crossload thanks to the S12II's group regulation; part quality is similar, though the fan on the CXM isn't great, but the warranty compensates for that. Also, the newer the CXM grey labels are.
Can I only overclock my GPU using this power supply? I understand, I should consider getting a better PSU, especially after upgrading my graphics card in the summer. I’d also like to upgrade the PSU, so would it be safe to overclock with this one?
The main issue with overclocking is the increased power consumption. Combined with the fact that budget power supplies often struggle to maintain a stable voltage, this can lead to instability under heavy use. Besides voltage concerns, it's usually better not to push the system to its maximum power draw. I don’t really know your setup, just that you have a GTX 1070. A 600-watt rating is sufficient for a mid-range machine. However, once you start overclocking, it will consume an additional 100 watts.
the main concern with overclocking is the increased power consumption. Combined with the fact that budget power supplies often can't maintain a stable voltage, it becomes risky. Besides voltage problems, it's usually better not to push the system to its maximum power draw. I don’t really know your setup, just that you have a GTX 1070. A 600-watt unit is sufficient for a mid-range machine. However, once you start overclocking, it will consume an additional 100 watts.
I’m not sure if the GTX 1070 is truly mid-range anymore; it might be considered high-end now, similar to the GTX 1080 and XP. The Enthusiast models like the 1080 Ti and XP are more accurate according to Wikipedia.
you are missing the main idea of my message...
Oh sorry, English isn't my first language. xD So... Should I stick to not overclocking and keep everything stock? I'm not too concerned about watts, since I think 600w is sufficient. But I'm unsure about voltage and other details I'm not familiar with. Would it be safer to keep the graphics card stock? The CPU is stock, and I won't overclock it because I understand it draws a lot of power people say. It's an i7 skylake, so you have a good idea.