Is it secure to boost my GPU speed with this power supply?
Is it secure to boost my GPU speed with this power supply?
System details are as follows: Asus hm110-cs, GTX 1070 ti, Intel i7 6700k (stock speed), 2x8 Gb 2400MHz, Njoy Legion 600 PSU. Specifications can be found at the provided link. I've increased the GPU core clock by +200 and memory clock by 500. During a 20-minute stress test at an overclock of +270/+800 it performed stably, though I reduced it slightly for safety. Using PSU calculators indicated a load of around 450W. My main concern is the PSU's quality—it seems inexpensive—and whether it can handle overclocking properly. There’s also a minor noise when playing games from the PSU, which some say is coil noise and not a major issue. I’ve been running games with the GPU overclocked for about a week without any problems, but I remain cautious. Would anyone have advice on the PSU?
Well you wouldn't think about it, but I will.
You might look into the software to see how it performs under load, but physically, as JonnyGuru does, you can't.
Try downloading HwInfo64 from https://www.hwinfo.com/download/.
Run it in sensor mode and you'll see a lot of information.
At the top, it will display the minimum, average, and maximum tabs, which should be within certain limits.
If you scroll down, you'll find your motherboard name in the grey row.
You'll see the voltages, and you should ensure none fall below or exceed 5% of the 3.3V, 5V, and 12V rails. If they do, it's a safer PSU.
Don't forget to add AIDA64, and in the tools section, check the stress test—tick everything off.
I don’t find any review for that psu. My concern is it provides just a 3-year warranty...
Performance stats show 87% / 90% / 87% and 20% / 50% / 100% load.
That’s not feasible with a 70€ PSU at full load.
The ATX 2.3 standard dates back to 2007, and the small heatsink for mosfets isn’t very promising.
I’d compare it to the VS Orange line.
Since you have a high-end PC, why not invest in a better PSU?
Overclocking the GPU without changing voltage won’t boost power use—only voltage and possibly power limit (I noticed a 20W increase when I pushed my 1050Ti to max).
Which stress test did you run?
I really can't locate any review for that psu. My concern is it only provides a 3-year warranty... 87% / 90% / 87% and 20% / 50% / 100% load. That seems unlikely with a 70€ PSU at full load. The ATX 2.3 standard dates back to 2007, and from what I see, the small heatsink for mosfets isn't very promising. I’d compare it to the VS Orange line. But since you have a high-end PC, why not invest in a better PSU? Also, overclocking the GPU without changing the voltage won’t boost power use—only voltage and possibly power limits (I noticed a 20W increase when I pushed my 1050Ti to its limit). Which stress test did you run? Well, I wouldn’t think my PC is top-tier. A pricier PSU was beyond my budget. I used the Kombustor stress test.
I agree with RememberThe5th about the PSU being the weak point, especially when using OC. If you're only OC'ing the 1070ti, it might be fine. But as RememerThe5th pointed out, with just a 3-year warranty, things could fail at any time. It might not happen, but I wouldn't want to take that risk.
Having something like this would be a solid choice:
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Power Supply:
EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
($59.99 @ B&H)
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$59.99
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A fair price with great quality and a long warranty. Sufficient for OC'ing both CPU and GPU, giving peace of mind from a PSU standpoint.
Well you wouldn't think otherwise, but I will.
You might look into software to see how it performs under load, but physically, as JonnyGuru does, you can't.
Try downloading HwInfo64 from https://www.hwinfo.com/download/.
Run it in sensor mode and you'll see a lot of details—on top it will display the minimum, average, and maximum tabs, divided accordingly.
Scroll down slightly and look for your motherboard name in the grey row; you'll notice the voltages.
Make sure each voltage stays within 5% of the 3.3V, 5V, and 12V rails. If it doesn't, you can be a bit more cautious with the PSU.
Don’t forget to add AIDA64, then in tools you’ll find a stress test. Uncheck everything except GPU and CPU, stress it for about a minute, and check if the voltage drops significantly.