Could you assess whether your FX-6300 would perform well with a Corsair VS-550 PSU?

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K1ller3000
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10-13-2016, 08:30 PM

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Hey, I've been considering overclocking lately. The main issue is that I'm using what's described as a mediocre power supply (Corsair VS550) and a stock cooler, which I plan to upgrade soon. I'm aiming for 4ghz. Do you think I can handle it? FX-6350 reaches 3.9ghz with a stock cooler, so I'm wondering if my current setup will work. Please tell me if I'm mistaken.

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Questiero
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10-13-2016, 09:30 PM

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Not really a good PSU. That's exactly what it is. You might want a better cooler and increase the multiplier slightly without changing the voltage. Otherwise, raising the voltage could cause too much power draw.

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GalacticJessi
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10-18-2016, 05:19 PM

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Not really a good PSU. That's exactly what it is. You might want a better cooler and increase the multiplier slightly without changing the voltage. Otherwise, raising the voltage could cause too much power draw.

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DarkStains
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10-30-2016, 09:22 PM

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Do you think it's worth risking your system for a tiny improvement?
You won't feel the impact of that change.
Invest in a better cooler, upgrade your PSU, wait until you have both, then try to overclock.