just wondering if my psu can handle a little overclocking, its enermax pro82+425, i'll be overclocking my E8400 a few mhz on asus p5q-e with 4 gigs of 1066, 2xmushkin and 2xocz,
thanks for the replies
and pls. excuse my english
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hi guys,
just wondering if my psu can handle a little overclocking, its enermax pro82+425, i'll be overclocking my E8400 a few mhz on asus p5q-e with 4 gigs of 1066, 2xmushkin and 2xocz,
thanks for the replies
and pls. excuse my english
just wondering if my psu can handle a little overclocking, its enermax pro82+425, i'll be overclocking my E8400 a few mhz on asus p5q-e with 4 gigs of 1066, 2xmushkin and 2xocz,
thanks for the replies
and pls. excuse my english
The guys will need to know the rest of your system to give the best advice?
a yes sorry,
i have wd se16_250hdd 8500gt(dont do games), thermalright ultra 120extreme with noctua fan, all in cm690 case, and also vista ultimate 32bit,
i have wd se16_250hdd 8500gt(dont do games), thermalright ultra 120extreme with noctua fan, all in cm690 case, and also vista ultimate 32bit,
No video card?
That enermax PSU is a quality unit, it'll easily be able to handle the added load of an OC with the parts you listed so far.
That enermax PSU is a quality unit, it'll easily be able to handle the added load of an OC with the parts you listed so far.
QUOTE (iKillSteal @ Jul 6 2008, 02:02 AM) 
No video card?
That enermax PSU is a quality unit, it'll easily be able to handle the added load of an OC with the parts you listed so far.
That enermax PSU is a quality unit, it'll easily be able to handle the added load of an OC with the parts you listed so far.
thanks,
yes i have 1, its 8500gt 512mb,
QUOTE (logan75 @ Jul 6 2008, 01:00 AM)
a yes sorry,
i have wd se16_250hdd 8500gt(dont do games), thermalright ultra 120extreme with noctua fan, all in cm690 case, and also vista ultimate 32bit,
i have wd se16_250hdd 8500gt(dont do games), thermalright ultra 120extreme with noctua fan, all in cm690 case, and also vista ultimate 32bit,
The E8400 is very capable of more than a "little" overclocking. So my advice would be, play safe, if finances permit why not go for a good quality 600-750W power supply (OCZ, Corsair, Thermaltake, etc). This way you are not putting anything under too much stress and you can rest assured that your power supply isn't going to let you down.
Your English is excellent so please don't apologise.
Whoops, I thought that was part of your HD model number for some reason.
Although I would probably have suggested a PSU upgrade if you wanted to OC and had a video card that drew any real amount of power, I have to disagree with paulktreg here. While upgrading to a more powerful PSU would provide you with more future proofing, it's not necessary with your build. You'll have plenty of headroom with your PSU for overclocking as long as you don't go crazy and throw 6 or 7 new hard drives into the mix.
Although I would probably have suggested a PSU upgrade if you wanted to OC and had a video card that drew any real amount of power, I have to disagree with paulktreg here. While upgrading to a more powerful PSU would provide you with more future proofing, it's not necessary with your build. You'll have plenty of headroom with your PSU for overclocking as long as you don't go crazy and throw 6 or 7 new hard drives into the mix.
I agree with iKillSteal. It is actually surprising sometimes what a quality psu can do, regardless of how "low" the wattage may be. Just take it easy on the overclock, and do it gradually.
People sometimes can be a little overzealous on here when it comes to upgrading power supplies
People sometimes can be a little overzealous on here when it comes to upgrading power supplies
You'll be fine with your PSU. My "small" 500 watt PSU runs my desktop in my sig without any trouble at all.
thanks guys,
i'll be posting be again when i finish my build, kinda ask again 'nother question 'bout ocing (newbie)
it's nice to be a member of occ!
i'll be posting be again when i finish my build, kinda ask again 'nother question 'bout ocing
(newbie)it's nice to be a member of occ!
QUOTE (iKillSteal @ Jul 6 2008, 03:11 AM)
Whoops, I thought that was part of your HD model number for some reason.
Although I would probably have suggested a PSU upgrade if you wanted to OC and had a video card that drew any real amount of power, I have to disagree with paulktreg here. While upgrading to a more powerful PSU would provide you with more future proofing, it's not necessary with your build. You'll have plenty of headroom with your PSU for overclocking as long as you don't go crazy and throw 6 or 7 new hard drives into the mix.
Although I would probably have suggested a PSU upgrade if you wanted to OC and had a video card that drew any real amount of power, I have to disagree with paulktreg here. While upgrading to a more powerful PSU would provide you with more future proofing, it's not necessary with your build. You'll have plenty of headroom with your PSU for overclocking as long as you don't go crazy and throw 6 or 7 new hard drives into the mix.
250gb is more than enough for me, and if its not, i still have my old external harddrive, so for now no plans on adding hd or changing gpu, btw, can i push my cpu more than a few mhz with this psu if my mb and rams permit?
QUOTE (iKillSteal @ Jul 6 2008, 02:11 AM)
Whoops, I thought that was part of your HD model number for some reason.
Although I would probably have suggested a PSU upgrade if you wanted to OC and had a video card that drew any real amount of power, I have to disagree with paulktreg here. While upgrading to a more powerful PSU would provide you with more future proofing, it's not necessary with your build. You'll have plenty of headroom with your PSU for overclocking as long as you don't go crazy and throw 6 or 7 new hard drives into the mix.
Although I would probably have suggested a PSU upgrade if you wanted to OC and had a video card that drew any real amount of power, I have to disagree with paulktreg here. While upgrading to a more powerful PSU would provide you with more future proofing, it's not necessary with your build. You'll have plenty of headroom with your PSU for overclocking as long as you don't go crazy and throw 6 or 7 new hard drives into the mix.
I haven't said specifically that the Enermax wouldn't cope with that system and a power supply upgrade was necessary. What I was trying to say is get a power supply with a few more watts just in case you want to overclock to the max, fit a more powerful graphics card or throw 6 or 7 new hard drives in. Futureproof that's all.
QUOTE (paulktreg @ Jul 6 2008, 01:23 PM)
I haven't said specifically that the Enermax wouldn't cope with that system and a power supply upgrade was necessary. What I was trying to say is get a power supply with a few more watts just in case you want to overclock to the max, fit a more powerful graphics card or throw 6 or 7 new hard drives in. Futureproof that's all.
Also helps with noise levels if they are not working too hard, good to have a little in reserve - something else to consider as well as futurproofing?
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