Overclocking a i5 3570k and gtx 770

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I will soon assemble a pc with the following configuration

asrock z77 extreme4
2x4gb ram corsair vengeance
I5 3570K
cooler hyper 212x
gtx 560 ti hawk
psu corsair 550 VX

but in the future I want to change my vga by a gtx 770. My questions are: My psu will handle it? If yes, can I overclock the cpu?

Sorry the bad english and thanks
 
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actually as i said you will be fine as long as you arent overclocking (you will be able to over clock a little bit with no problems)

Minimum PSU Wattage: 395 W
Recommended
PSU Wattage: * 445w

this is for your cpu, gtx 770, 2 sticks of ddr3, 1 hhd, 2 case fans,dvd drive

this is for 90% system load

it will work on that system and since the corsair is a good brand it will be ok. is that the bronze edition?
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i plan to overclock just the cpu. That being said, what do you think its the max OC that i can get?
 
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No, if you're overclocking a 770 and 3570k with that PSU, it will die taking along both of them too.
I think its time for a PSU upgrade. You need at least a quality 700 watt PSU.
You may consider any of the below options :
1)Seasonic X-Series 750 watt 80plus Gold (modular)
2)Corsair HX 750

My personal choice - Sesonic X series 750 watt.
 
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i don't plan to OC the gtx 770, do you still think the psu cant handle it? Another question is, can i overclock the i5 3570k with the gtx 560 ti safely?
 
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=/ where i live a CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 is 200$..
BTW i live in brazil, everything is double the price of USA, and the corsair 550 i already own. sigh
 
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actually as i said you will be fine as long as you arent overclocking (you will be able to over clock a little bit with no problems)

Minimum PSU Wattage: 395 W
Recommended
PSU Wattage: * 445w

this is for your cpu, gtx 770, 2 sticks of ddr3, 1 hhd, 2 case fans,dvd drive

this is for 90% system load

it will work on that system and since the corsair is a good brand it will be ok. is that the bronze edition?
 
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yeah,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

so maybe i can OC the cpu to at least 4.2?

edit: i don't think its the bronze edition..
 
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You're safe as long as you're not overclocking. Overclocking increases the power consumption dramatically. the 550 watt PSU is barely able to handle your system. You're fine on the PSU, but if you're overclocking upgrade to atleast a 650 watt quality PSU.

Free advice - You won't get a noticeable improvement in gaming by overclocking that CPU. only a 3-4 fps increment is possible. Take care of your warranty.
 
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there is one particular game that i would like to know if a OC cpu could help, that is Xenoblade Chronicles in Dolphin emulator. I read that game is CPU heavy, maybe you can help me.
 
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my actual pc cant play it nicely
core2quad q8400
4 gb
windows 7 32 bits
gtx 560 hawk
psu corsair 550VX

maybe with the stock i5 3570k i can play nice
 
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well the probelm is probably due to the old core 2 quad and the 560, both are a little out dated but they arent super weak. i know my friends core2quad struggle a little.

the 3570 is much more powerful than the quad, but at that point the 560 will be the thing holding you back
 
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ok thanks for the answers, im gonna stick to my gtx 560, and in the future upgrade both vga and psu.
 
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