Overclocking with current psu
Overclocking with current psu
Hello
I hope someone could assist and ease my worries about a matter I have.
My wife surprised me with a desktop for my birthday—it's really impressive.
However, I'm worried about overclocking the CPU using the 750W PSU. I've checked the online PSU calculators but haven't found the correct details.
Desktop specs: Corsair carbide 540 high airflow case, Intel core i5 8600k CPU, Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming motherboard, Corsair Vengeance LED CMU16GX4M2C3200C16R 16GB DDR4 RAM, Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 GPU, Corsair HX750i 750w 80 plus platinum PSU, Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler, Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 500GB, x5 Corsair ML140 pro LED Mag-Lev fans, WD 2TB blue hard drive, and an ASUS PG348Q ROG swift 34-inch monitor with G-sync.
Could the 750W PSU be sufficient for overclocking, or should I consider upgrading to a 850W or higher before attempting it?
Thank you in advance.
zpimpekz :
I made the mistake everyone found my receipt, but it was actually the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming Motherboard. I missed reading the picture and have now updated it. Thanks for your responses. Good to know, 750W should be sufficient. If you both upgrade the GPU and CPU, the PSU should handle the load well. Either way, 750W will work for OC.
desktop for my bday might be a ready-made option. If yes, those who assembled it should understand the distinction between Z370 and Z270.
I noticed that if that's the situation, I'm still managing to operate.
zpimpekz :
I noticed that if this is true, how can I still operate it? Should I run it as is? Do you have the PC already? This implies either a 7600k with that motherboard or an 8600k with a Z370 board. A 8th Gen chip won't work with a Z270 board, right? Regarding overclocking, I believe 750W should suffice. It should distribute evenly across the PSU.
I noticed that if that's the situation, I'm still able to operate. If it's functioning, then there might be discrepancies in the displayed details. Please download and execute CPU-Z, which will provide comprehensive data about your exact motherboard and processor.
I made the error everyone found, but it turned out to be the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming Motherboard. I missed reading the picture before and have now updated it. Thank you for your responses.
zpimpekz :
I made the mistake everyone found my receipt, but it was actually the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming Motherboard. I missed reading the picture and have now updated it. Thanks for your responses. The answer is clear: 750W should be sufficient. If you overclock both GPU and CPU, the PSU should handle the load well. Either way, 750W will work for OC.