Using an overclocking setup with a 500w 80 Plus WHITE power supply unit
Using an overclocking setup with a 500w 80 Plus WHITE power supply unit
Hi guys, I'm trying to boost my i7 3770k to 4.2GHz using a Sentey PSU (500W, 80 Plus WHITE). I'm wondering if this power supply is sufficient for the overclock. Here are my specs:
CPU: i7 3770k 3.5GHz
GPU: RX 470 4GB Asus STRIX
RAM: 2x8GB RAM HyperX Kingston DDR3
PSU: Sentey 500W 80 Plus WHITE Steel-Nitro
Motherboard: Z77-D3H Gigabyte
Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO Cooler
There are no expert opinions available to form a conclusion, but I’ll note this. In the past, Sentey’s units have performed adequately, though not exceptionally well.
Looking at the situation, with your setup using an RX 470 and a recommendation from RealHardTechX for a 450w unit, I feel uncertain about a 500w model. If it can handle that power and isn’t just stating its maximum capacity, it should be able to safely support the extra load. This would mean adjusting the CPU frequency by 700mhz, which would likely require a higher core voltage.
Moreover, I’m not confident the PSU can maintain stable voltage and low ripple under such conditions.
There are no expert opinions available to guide a decision, but I’ll note this. In past experiences, Sentey’s units have performed adequately, though not exceptionally well.
From my perspective, considering your setup with an RX 470 and a recommendation from RealHardTechX for a 450w unit, I don’t think the 500w Sentey model is justified unless it can reliably handle 500w and safely deliver extra power. This would likely mean boosting the CPU frequency by 700MHz, which would necessitate a voltage increase.
I also question whether the PSU can maintain its specifications under such stress, especially near its maximum output. My recommendation would be to avoid this unless you have a solid 550w unit. A 600-750w model would be preferable, provided it’s stable. Choosing an 800w Raidmax isn’t equivalent to owning a decent 650w Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA, or Antec unit.