PSU suitable for OC on both Ryzen 5 1600 and GTX 1070
PSU suitable for OC on both Ryzen 5 1600 and GTX 1070
Hey everyone,
I was wondering if a 550W PSU, such as the Corsair RM550X, would be sufficient for overclocking both a Ryzen 5 1600 and an Asus gtx 1070 Turbo? Also, what does the link (http://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/754) suggest about this? I already have it, but I can request a refund and get another one in about nine days.
PhantomR :
Appreciate your kind words. I want to confirm my current PSU is the be quiet. Also, could you check if using water cooling with 550w would be possible? Another possibility is the EVGA supernova g2 at 550w. The 650w Supernova g3 might also work, though I’ve heard those can be noisy (especially the 650w). It’s also worth noting the 650w model tends to be more expensive, so I wouldn’t want to go for higher wattage unless it fits the budget. For a 1600 and 1070, 500w seems insufficient. A 550w unit would be sufficient but not suitable for water cooling. A 600w unit supports both components and water cooling, though not SLI 1070s. The 650w model covers everything. It’s always better to invest in a reliable PSU rather than cutting corners.
A quality 550w PSU would suffice for your system, but it would only be the minimum requirement. I wouldn't suggest going lower.
It's better to choose a 600w-700w PSU to give yourself some flexibility for future upgrades like another 1070 or a water cooling setup.
With a Ryzen 1600 and an overclocked 1070, around five case fans and three HDDs, a 550w unit should work fine.
But if you plan to add more components, a 600w+ would be necessary.
Your current 500w PSU likely wouldn't handle your new GPU and CPU well, let alone allow overclocking.
I hope this clarifies things, good luck!
I would stick with your Corsair. It's a high-quality PSU for its price (unlike the CS and CX lines, I never buy those), and it comes with a 7-year warranty. Bequiet! only backs their PSU for 3 years. Also, 550 Watts should be more than enough for this build, as long as you don't overvoltage the CPU to extreme levels (which usually needs a custom cooling setup). With a 65 Watt TDP for the CPU and a 150 Watt TDP for the GPU, 550 Watts is a safe choice. I think your system, when running at stock speeds under load, will draw around 300-350 Watts. That leaves you with about 200 Watts of flexibility for overclocking, though you won't really need that much.
But as MART3R mentioned, if you intend to use SLI, which I don't recommend due to stuttering, scaling, and compatibility problems (though that doesn't matter if it's for VR SLI), you'll need a more powerful PSU if you keep pushing the system overclocked.
Thank you for your response. I wanted to confirm that my current PSU is the Be Quiet model. Additionally, could you let me know if it's possible to use water cooling with a 550w unit? Another possibility would be the EVGA Supernova G2 at 550w. The 650w Supernova G3 is also an option, though I've heard they tend to be noisier (and unsure about the 650w version). Also, the higher wattage model seems more expensive, so I wouldn't want to go for more power unless it's significantly cheaper.
PhantomR :
Thank you for your response. I wanted to confirm that my current PSU is the be quiet. Also, do you think it's possible to use water cooling with a 550w unit? Another possibility would be the EVGA supernova g2 at 550w. The 650w supernova g3 is also an option, though I've heard they tend to be noisy (not sure about the 650w model). Also, the higher wattage units seem more expensive, so I wouldn't want to go for more power if a lower price is acceptable. 500w might not be sufficient for a 1600 or 1070. 550w seems adequate but not suitable for water cooling at the same time. A 600w unit would handle both components and water cooling, though it won't support SLI 1070s. The 650w is capable of all these features. It's never wise to cut corners on a PSU; investing in a quality one is essential to avoid higher costs later. I'm glad I could help with your questions, good luck!