Performing overclocking using a 650 Watt power supply
Performing overclocking using a 650 Watt power supply
Hi. I'm preparing to boost the overclock of a GTX 1080 and an i7 7700k. I plan to use a watercooling setup with 5-6 fans and a pump. I have an SSD without an HDD and just one GPU. Will an EVGA 650w Platinum Power supply handle it all?
It should though you'll be close to your unit's capacity. We recommend choosing a power supply with greater wattage than required to provide extra margin and ensure better performance over time.
It should be noted, but your unit limits are close. We recommend choosing a PSU with higher wattage to provide extra headroom and ensure better performance over time. I may consider upgrading later, but right now I’m using a 650W power supply.
650w is sufficient, you're right, and it's excellent quality.