Power Supply requirement/check for OCing

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superflyguy99

superflyguy99

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Slowly gathering up all the parts for me build hopefully ready by Christmas and I just wanted to check with you big OC experts out there if i have enough wattage for this entire system.

CPU: Intel 6600k (3.5GHz)
CPU Cooler: Cryorig A80 (Liquid)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Z170-S
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8)
GPU: Asus GTX 1070 Dual Series (1.58GHz)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB
Storage: WD 1TB Blue 7200RPM

Will have a couple aftermarket higher airflow fans going in and a few LEDs as well.

I plan on OCing the CPU to around 4GHz and the GPU to its optimal gaming frequency (not sure what ill find that to be). I'm not a full fledged expert by any means so I dont know exactly the amount of power i will need on my PSU to operate this system under those circumstances.

This is the one I have in mind as of right now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438055&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Good model/wattage to keep? Feel free to drop other brand/model recommendations below too. Thanks for the advice/help in advanced!
 
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Barty1884
At stock, that's going to be capable of pulling around 300-350W max (theoretical only. It's never likely to pull that).

The PSU you've chosen is quality, no concerns there.

Honestly, 650W is likely even a little overkill. A quality 500-550W should be more than sufficient for the intended use.

If you want a 'budget' option, the G550 Rosewill Capstone can be had for $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182356&cm_re=rosewill_capstone-_-17-182-356-_-Product

As an FYI, a 4GHz OC on a 6600K isn''t really worthwhile. It turbo boosts to 3.9GHz anyway. You should realistically be aiming for somewhere in the 4.3GHz range to make it a worthwhile exercise.
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At stock, that's going to be capable of pulling around 300-350W max (theoretical only. It's never likely to pull that).

The PSU you've chosen is quality, no concerns there.

Honestly, 650W is likely even a little overkill. A quality 500-550W should be more than sufficient for the intended use.

If you want a 'budget' option, the G550 Rosewill Capstone can be had for $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182356&cm_re=rosewill_capstone-_-17-182-356-_-Product

As an FYI, a 4GHz OC on a 6600K isn''t really worthwhile. It turbo boosts to 3.9GHz anyway. You should realistically be aiming for somewhere in the 4.3GHz range to make it a worthwhile exercise.
 
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MeanMachine41

MeanMachine41

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Hi superflyguy99 :) A good build deserves a good PSU.

The EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2 is an excellent unit and rates very well at Jonnyguru site.
Depending on your budget. I recommend the EVGA SuperNOVA 750W P2 for the extra $30.
The 650W will meet your needs atm, but if you intend to OC and considering future expansion then the extra Wattage would see you right for many years.
Excellent 10year Warranty and fully Modular. The best of the best imo.
 
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