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Started by CPUn00b2000 | | 4 answers
Is the xfx 550w good enough to overclock an fx-8320?
I'm looking at PSUs and I'm starting to wonder if an xfx 550w will be able to overclock an fx-8320. If so, what's the max I can clock the cpu to with this particular psu?

Here's my build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yTqCZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yTqCZL/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (Purchased For $129.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $31.87)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (Purchased For $74.99)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (Purchased For $76.50)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $57.24)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (Purchased For $229.99)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $89.99)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $25.99)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $13.99)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (Purchased For $119.99)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (Purchased For $29.99)
Total: $880.53

Thanks in advance ;) 
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a c 428 K Overclocking
a c 2489 ) Power supply
September 10, 2014 6:14:54 PM

Thanks for posting!
September 10, 2014 6:14:21 PM

how much do you think I'll be able to overclock the cpu? 4.5 ghz?
September 10, 2014 6:13:29 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
Since it will be only Mild overclocking because you are cooling with an EVO , the 550 watt will allow some mild overclocking.

If you improve the cooler and want to overclock more go to a quality 650w.


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a c 428 K Overclocking
a c 2489 ) Power supply
September 10, 2014 6:11:03 PM

Since it will be only Mild overclocking because you are cooling with an EVO , the 550 watt will allow some mild overclocking.

If you improve the cooler and want to overclock more go to a quality 650w.

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