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Which power supply is suitable for overclocking a PC?

Which power supply is suitable for overclocking a PC?

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LowPingPlayer
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07-10-2023, 09:49 PM
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I'm preparing to construct my initial gaming PC and plan future overclocking. I've collected most of the components and now need to decide on a power supply, but I'm unsure about the required wattage and which model would be optimal. The estimate from pcpartpicker.com suggests 465W. For medium overclocking, how many watts would be suitable? Would an 850W unit suffice or should I opt for 1000W? Additionally, is the Corsair RM1000x 850W EVGA SuperNOVA a good option, or are there more affordable alternatives available?
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LowPingPlayer
07-10-2023, 09:49 PM #1

I'm preparing to construct my initial gaming PC and plan future overclocking. I've collected most of the components and now need to decide on a power supply, but I'm unsure about the required wattage and which model would be optimal. The estimate from pcpartpicker.com suggests 465W. For medium overclocking, how many watts would be suitable? Would an 850W unit suffice or should I opt for 1000W? Additionally, is the Corsair RM1000x 850W EVGA SuperNOVA a good option, or are there more affordable alternatives available?

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BerkSahin
Member
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08-01-2023, 07:31 PM
#2
650 W supernova g2 or seasonal focus point provides excellent quality.
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BerkSahin
08-01-2023, 07:31 PM #2

650 W supernova g2 or seasonal focus point provides excellent quality.

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dpezpoopsie
Junior Member
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08-01-2023, 09:18 PM
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650 W supernova g2 or seasonal focus point provides excellent quality.
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dpezpoopsie
08-01-2023, 09:18 PM #3

650 W supernova g2 or seasonal focus point provides excellent quality.

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FIZZY258
Member
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08-01-2023, 10:42 PM
#4
I am planning to assemble my first gaming PC and perform some overclocking later. I have collected most of the components and now it's time to pick a power supply, but I'm unsure about the right wattage and type. The estimate from https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bBrh4C suggests 465W. For medium overclocking, how many watts would be needed? Would an 850W unit suffice or should I opt for a higher capacity? Is the 850W EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2/1000W Corsair RM1000x a suitable option, or is there a more affordable alternative? Should I take into account the 8th gen i7 8700K with Z370 motherboard? If you're building a new system and have the budget, going for it would be ideal. Your Z270 motherboard won't support an 8th gen CPU. The cost of Z270/7700K is nearly the same as Z370/8700K.
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FIZZY258
08-01-2023, 10:42 PM #4

I am planning to assemble my first gaming PC and perform some overclocking later. I have collected most of the components and now it's time to pick a power supply, but I'm unsure about the right wattage and type. The estimate from https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bBrh4C suggests 465W. For medium overclocking, how many watts would be needed? Would an 850W unit suffice or should I opt for a higher capacity? Is the 850W EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2/1000W Corsair RM1000x a suitable option, or is there a more affordable alternative? Should I take into account the 8th gen i7 8700K with Z370 motherboard? If you're building a new system and have the budget, going for it would be ideal. Your Z270 motherboard won't support an 8th gen CPU. The cost of Z270/7700K is nearly the same as Z370/8700K.

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1234qaz12qaz
Posting Freak
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08-02-2023, 12:12 PM
#5
Even with overclocking, a 650W to 750W power supply should suffice.
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1234qaz12qaz
08-02-2023, 12:12 PM #5

Even with overclocking, a 650W to 750W power supply should suffice.