Could this design support performance enhancements?
Could this design support performance enhancements?
Scipio1911: maxalge: Scipio1911: https://www.pccasegear.com/wish_lists/685523/Leeam I'm considering assembling this PC for the first time, but I was curious if it could be overclocked and what steps would be needed to achieve that. Any assistance would be highly valued. Thanks a lot. The power supply seems faulty. What is your recommended maximum budget? Making it yourself is usually preferable. I’m currently within my budget and recently swapped the PSU to: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/3210...wer-supply which is also a very low-quality PSU. You should aim for a tier 1 or 2 model with at least 500W capacity.
Scipio1911 is reviewing options for assembling this PC as their initial build. They are checking if the system can be overclocked and what steps would be needed to achieve that. They also mention the power supply is faulty and ask about the maximum budget, noting that making it yourself is preferable.
You can still achieve higher performance with that setup. Depending on the level of boost you aim for, this cooler isn't the best choice for a water cooler. A more suitable option within your budget would be one that offers better value without breaking the bank.
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I'm planning to assemble this PC for the first time, but I was curious if it could be overclocked and what steps would be needed to achieve that. Any guidance would be really helpful, thank you. The power supply seems faulty. What is your recommended budget? Making it yourself is usually preferable. I'm currently within my budget and just swapped out the power supply today to:
Scipio1911: maxalge: Scipio1911: I’m considering assembling this PC for the first time, but I was curious whether it could be overclocked and if there are steps to achieve that. Any assistance would be highly valued. The power supply seems faulty. Could you let me know your preferred budget? Making it from scratch is usually more cost-effective. I’m currently within my budget and recently swapped the power supply to: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/3210...wer-supply That’s still a subpar PSU. You’re looking for a tier 1 or 2 unit with at least 500W capacity. Check this list: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/3311...wer-supply It looks like a solid option. PCPartPicker part list: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/qYTMr7 Cost breakdown by seller: CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($320.00 @ Umart) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.00 @ Umart) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.00 @ Skycomp Technology) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 ($155.00 @ Umart) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Shopping Express) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ($579.00 @ Mwave Australia) Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ Mwave Australia) Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX PSU ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear) Overall cost: $1473.00 Shipping, taxes, and discounts are included where possible Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-14 16:58 AEDT+1100 You can find affordable Windows options here: Kinguin.net https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXTqz3Fd28M