Is it possible to overclock the 7700k using a 450w power supply?

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Is it possible to overclock the 7700k using a 450w power supply?

Is it possible to overclock the 7700k using a 450w power supply?

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kris929
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11-14-2017, 01:33 PM

#1

Hey!
I looked at all the PSU calculators and it seems fine.
Just want to double-check, right?
My upcoming build:
-I7 7700k
- Pure Rock cooler (budget is tight)
- Asus Strix Z270H motherboard
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (4x2) 3000mhz
- Samsung 850 Evo 512gb
- Asus Strix Gtx 1060 6gb
- Corsair 400Q case
- PSU - corsair CX450m
You already have the PSU, huh?

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kris929

11-14-2017, 01:33 PM #1

Hey!
I looked at all the PSU calculators and it seems fine.
Just want to double-check, right?
My upcoming build:
-I7 7700k
- Pure Rock cooler (budget is tight)
- Asus Strix Z270H motherboard
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (4x2) 3000mhz
- Samsung 850 Evo 512gb
- Asus Strix Gtx 1060 6gb
- Corsair 400Q case
- PSU - corsair CX450m
You already have the PSU, huh?

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Alext2103
Member

54

11-14-2017, 04:06 PM

#2

The i7 7700 has a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2ghz and uses a 65 watt chip, along with its own heatsink fan setup. The i7 7700k offers a higher max turbo frequency of 4.5ghz and is a 91 watt model, requiring a separate heatsink/fan combo. It also tends to run hotter. Since you don’t seem interested in overclocking, the difference won’t be significant. However, choosing the non-k version will save you money both now and later due to its lower power consumption. Additionally, the i7 7700 should fit better with your 450w power supply, though you might need to upgrade it for the k model.

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Alext2103

11-14-2017, 04:06 PM #2

The i7 7700 has a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2ghz and uses a 65 watt chip, along with its own heatsink fan setup. The i7 7700k offers a higher max turbo frequency of 4.5ghz and is a 91 watt model, requiring a separate heatsink/fan combo. It also tends to run hotter. Since you don’t seem interested in overclocking, the difference won’t be significant. However, choosing the non-k version will save you money both now and later due to its lower power consumption. Additionally, the i7 7700 should fit better with your 450w power supply, though you might need to upgrade it for the k model.

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CraftArt
Member

97

11-16-2017, 12:36 PM

#3

Or should I change to 7700?
I’m not sure about the differences between them. I know 'k' can be overclocked, but does it actually make a difference?

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CraftArt

11-16-2017, 12:36 PM #3

Or should I change to 7700?
I’m not sure about the differences between them. I know 'k' can be overclocked, but does it actually make a difference?

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FoolHardyHG
Member

93

11-18-2017, 01:20 PM

#4

The i7 7700 has a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2ghz and uses a 65 watt chip, along with its own heatsink fan setup. The i7 7700k offers a higher max turbo frequency of 4.5ghz and is a 91 watt model, requiring a separate heatsink/fan combo. It also tends to run hotter. Since you don’t seem interested in overclocking, the performance gain won’t be significant. However, choosing the non-k version will save you money both now and later because of its lower power consumption. Additionally, the i7 7700 should fit better with your 450w power supply; the k model might need an upgrade.

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FoolHardyHG

11-18-2017, 01:20 PM #4

The i7 7700 has a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2ghz and uses a 65 watt chip, along with its own heatsink fan setup. The i7 7700k offers a higher max turbo frequency of 4.5ghz and is a 91 watt model, requiring a separate heatsink/fan combo. It also tends to run hotter. Since you don’t seem interested in overclocking, the performance gain won’t be significant. However, choosing the non-k version will save you money both now and later because of its lower power consumption. Additionally, the i7 7700 should fit better with your 450w power supply; the k model might need an upgrade.