PSU connectors with cooling for 9900K at 5.0~5.2 GHz
PSU connectors with cooling for 9900K at 5.0~5.2 GHz
Hey! I'm setting up a new build and want to boost the i9-9900K to 5.0~5.2 GHz. I need to know which connectors are required for powering the CPU at that level. Will the Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W PSU be enough? It lists the following CPU connectors: 4+4-pins EPS, 4-pins ATX, 8-pins EPS. Also, does the Corsair Hydro H150i Pro RGB 360mm AIO provide sufficient cooling? Thanks!
Your expectations might be a bit ambitious.
According to the silicon lottery data from 12/07/2018, the percentage of users who can achieve an overclock at a reasonable 1.3v Vcore is around 41%, with higher percentages for the I9-9900K (85%) and 100% for the 4.8 model.
The necessary connectors depend on the Z390 motherboard you choose.
Minimum requirements are an 8-pin connector, though some boards offer 8+4 or even 8+8 connectors.
The power supply you select largely depends on your graphics card.
A 750w PSU in good quality will support even a RTX2080ti.
Your chosen unit is solid and can handle most tasks.
For cooling, begin with your case selection—it must provide enough airflow for the cooler you plan to use.
With adequate case cooling, a decent dual-tower air cooler will suffice.
Recommended coolers include Noctua NH-D15s or DRP4; H150I installed properly with external air intake works well too.
You have a lot of connections and an excellent PSU:
The cooler is also a good choice:
Connectors:
Main Connector
20+4 Pin
12V Power CPU Connectors
1 x 4+4 Pin ATX/EPS 12V, 1 x 8 Pin EPS 12V
PCI-Express Connector
6 x 6+2 Pin
SATA Power Connector
8
Floppy Connector
1
Peripheral Connector
I didn't realize about the lottery either, but I found it out myself too... a bit let down.
The board would be Gigabyte's Aorus Master.
This is the build I was thinking of (so far):
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nZcJQZ
With Crystal 570X case, the radiator will be placed at the front with an air intake from outside.
Thanks so far.
It is intended specifically for gaming purposes only. If primarily for display or status, it performs exceptionally well.
Thank you both for the elaborate explanation J_E_D_70: Well, if you're going to run a lot of VMs then that CPU and high amount of RAM will be good. Also thanks for letting me know of this, helps me determining whether or not to go for this CPU From what I could understand the Aorus Master Z390 motherboard has 8+8 pin CPU connector, whilst the PSU has only one 8 and another 4+4... I'm not sure if those are compatible with eachother, but my guess is they are not Which is a bit of a shame, because I liked this Dark Power Pro 11. The only other viable option I could find that has dual 8-pin connectors is the Seasonic Prime series I'm using this list for reference: