Can my pc handle overclocking? (gtx 1080ti)

[bo2nathan]

I have a build with a fairly weak psu (520 watt)

I have no issues (i think) with my pc, everything runs fine. But I have the feeling that my pc could exceed itself a little if my psu would have a little more power!

What do you guys think?

Components:

6600k
1080ti
m5 gaming mobo
16 gb ram
620 watt psu
ssd
hdd
nzxt cooler
5 fans (bit overkill)

 

[Vellinious]

I have a build with a fairly weak psu (520 watt)

I have no issues (i think) with my pc, everything runs fine. But I have the feeling that my pc could exceed itself a little if my psu would have a little more power!

What do you guys think?

Components:

6600k
1080ti
m5 gaming mobo
16 gb ram
620 watt psu
ssd
hdd
nzxt cooler
5 fans (bit overkill)

The PSU is a little on the small side....a 1080ti properly overclocked can draw quite a bit of power. That said, on air cooling, it might be ok. Pascal is hyper sensitive to heat, so you likely won't see clocks high enough to make a huge difference from a power draw perspective anyway.

Which PSU is it, exactly? Some brands measure their output at PEAK output, while others measure at SUSTAINED output. A high end PSU is always better....of course.

 

[bo2nathan]

I have a build with a fairly weak psu (520 watt)

I have no issues (i think) with my pc, everything runs fine. But I have the feeling that my pc could exceed itself a little if my psu would have a little more power!

What do you guys think?

Components:

6600k
1080ti
m5 gaming mobo
16 gb ram
620 watt psu
ssd
hdd
nzxt cooler
5 fans (bit overkill)

The PSU is a little on the small side....a 1080ti properly overclocked can draw quite a bit of power. That said, on air cooling, it might be ok. Pascal is hyper sensitive to heat, so you likely won't see clocks high enough to make a huge difference from a power draw perspective anyway.

Which PSU is it, exactly? Some brands measure their output at PEAK output, while others measure at SUSTAINED output. A high end PSU is always better....of course.

But do you think I can overclock my cpu and gpu and not get to in to any problems?

 

[Vellinious]

I have a build with a fairly weak psu (520 watt)

I have no issues (i think) with my pc, everything runs fine. But I have the feeling that my pc could exceed itself a little if my psu would have a little more power!

What do you guys think?

Components:

6600k
1080ti
m5 gaming mobo
16 gb ram
620 watt psu
ssd
hdd
nzxt cooler
5 fans (bit overkill)

The PSU is a little on the small side....a 1080ti properly overclocked can draw quite a bit of power. That said, on air cooling, it might be ok. Pascal is hyper sensitive to heat, so you likely won't see clocks high enough to make a huge difference from a power draw perspective anyway.

Which PSU is it, exactly? Some brands measure their output at PEAK output, while others measure at SUSTAINED output. A high end PSU is always better....of course.

But do you think I can overclock my cpu and gpu and not get to in to any problems?

I think it's likely you run into power issues, but....overclocking each a little bit isn't going to hurt anything. Won't know for sure until you try.