[SOLVED] Is 600W of power supply enough for a 2070 super?

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

A few days ago I ordered a Digital Storm Lumos. I realized that I could of got more power supply, does anyone have an Idea of how much power supply I should get before theres no more time to change my order?

 

[logainofhades]

Full specs of said system? What was the make/model of the power supply, for that system? That matters far more.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

The specs are

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K (5.0 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support) System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (RGB Light Bar) Power Supply: 600W Digital Storm Performance Series (Supports up to an NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Digital Storm Performance Series) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba / Hitachi) Storage Set 3: - No Thanks RAID Config: - No Thanks RAID Card: - No Thanks Internet Access: Wireless PCI-E ASUS PCE-AC56 (Supports 802.11ac) Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow) Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: Option Not Available CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking Graphics: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install) Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10) Office: - No Thanks Mouse Pad: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, 6 Week Ship Estimate After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (​

 

[King_V]

Does it show a label for the power supply? I highly doubt Digital Storm is making their own power supplies, although I imagine they are likely a rebrand of another PSU.

That, on their site, they don't offer the specifications, even under the "specifications" tab for the power supply info, other than some marketing blurbs, makes me hesitant to use their PSUs at all. My instinct is to get whatever PSU they give you, pull it out when you receive the PC, and get a good quality one elsewhere.

If they're not willing to show the power specifications on the 3.3, 5, and 12 volt rails, and there's no indication of who actually makes the PSU, then they're not worth trusting.

 

[Archaic59]

Does it show a label for the power supply? I highly doubt Digital Storm is making their own power supplies, although I imagine they are likely a rebrand of another PSU.

That, on their site, they don't offer the specifications, even under the "specifications" tab for the power supply info, other than some marketing blurbs, makes me hesitant to use their PSUs at all. My instinct is to get whatever PSU they give you, pull it out when you receive the PC, and get a good quality one elsewhere.

If they're not willing to show the power specifications on the 3.3, 5, and 12 volt rails, and there's no indication of who actually makes the PSU, then they're not worth trusting.

He has the option to upgrade the PSU to 850 watts but the next option adds over $100 to the cost of the build and it lists 3 different brands but does not say which one they will use. Most likely whatever they have on hand at the moment. They use Corsair, EVGA and Thermaltake units from what I read there.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

Should I try it out first to see if it's good, and if it won't work good enough, I can switch it out with another one? If I do switch it out, this is the power supply I will be getting. https://www.newegg.com/fractal-desi...817580023?Item=N82E16817580023&quicklink=true

 

[Archaic59]

Should I try it out first to see if it's good, and if it won't work good enough, I can switch it out with another one? If I do switch it out, this is the power supply I will be getting. https://www.newegg.com/fractal-desi...817580023?Item=N82E16817580023&quicklink=true

The default option should be fine but I would not do any heavy overclocking with it. The oem is unknown and even the upgrade options only list 3 models so you still don't know what you'll be getting. It's their choice from what I can tell. The 600 watt unit will have plenty of power at stock configuration and you'll have some type of warranty I assume. I think you could try it but if you need to replace it after a while don't be surprised. It looks to be more of an entry level model but info is limited.

The Fractal ion is a good model just fyi if you find you need the upgrade.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

The default option should be fine but I would not do any heavy overclocking with it. The oem is unknown and even the upgrade options only list 3 models so you still don't know what you'll be getting. It's their choice from what I can tell. The 600 watt unit will have plenty of power at stock configuration and you'll have some type of warranty I assume. I think you could try it but if you need to replace it after a while don't be surprised. It looks to be more of an entry level model but info is limited.

The Fractal ion is a good model just fyi if you find you need the upgrade.

This is my first time getting overclocking, so do you know if the PC comes enabled with overclocking, or do you have to enable manually?

 

[Archaic59]

This is my first time getting overclocking, so do you know if the PC comes enabled with overclocking or do you have to enable it first.

To overclock you need a 'K' CPU like the 9900K and you need a board with a 'Z' prefix such as Z390 and you have both thos parts listed so you should be good but I would hesitate to overclock with the cheap PSU it comes with. Also the 9900k will generate tremendous heat so you'll need a very good cooler to overclock.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

To overclock you need a 'K' CPU like the 9900K and you need a board with a 'Z' prefix such as Z390 and you have both thos parts listed so you should be good but I would hesitate to overclock with the cheap PSU it comes with. Also the 9900k will generate tremendous heat so you'll need a very good cooler to overclock.

The cooler I got should be pretty good right. It's a H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)

 

[Archaic59]

The cooler I got should be pretty good right. It's a H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)

Yeah I was just looking at that. I don't think you're going to hit 5Ghz. on all cores or anything like that with a 240mm cooler but it should be ok for some moderate overclocking. It looks like a pretty good system overall with just the PSU not being the best but I'd try it first before upgrading.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

Yeah I was just looking at that. I don't think you're going to hit 5Ghz. on all cores or anything like that with a 240mm cooler but it should be ok for some moderate overclocking. It looks like a pretty good system overall with just the PSU not being the best but I'd try it first before upgrading.

I just saw that an intel i9 might be a bit to much, I saw that it can cause a lot of heat, is my liquid cooling and fans capable of intel core i9?

 

[Archaic59]

I just saw that an intel i9 might be a bit to much, I saw that it can cause a lot of heat, is my liquid cooling and fans capable of intel core i9?

At stock clocks with turbo boost it will still get hot but it should be ok. If they offer a better cooler it would not be a bad idea but I didn't see an option for that. You could always double-check yourself or ask them. It's possible you'd have to get a different case if the one that comes with the system won't fit a bigger cooler.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

At stock clocks with turbo boost it will still get hot but it should be ok. If they offer a better cooler it would not be a bad idea but I didn't see an option for that. You could always double-check yourself or ask them. It's possible you'd have to get a different case if the one that comes with the system won't fit a bigger cooler.

I started talking to the support people in Digital Storm, they were telling me the recommended amount of wattage is 550 for a 2070 super. They also told me that I would be fine with my cooling system. Is that trustable?

 

[Phaaze88]

I started talking to the support people in Digital Storm, they were telling me the recommended amount of wattage is 550 for a 2070 super.

Nvidia says 650w: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-2070-super/
But, this is not without exceptions. That number is just a general exaggerated recommendation to cover their butts.

They also told me that I would be fine with my cooling system. Is that trustable?

Depends if they take Intel's TDP ratings to heart or not like most System Integrators seem to do.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

Nvidia says 650w: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-2070-super/
But, this is not without exceptions. That number is just a general exaggerated recommendation to cover their butts.


Depends if they take Intel's TDP ratings to heart or not like most System Integrators seem to do.

Most of the time I research it, other websites say the recommended power supply is 550W.

 

[Archaic59]

Most of the time I research it, other websites say the recommended power supply is 550W.

Should you decide to push the system to its limits you may want to consider upgrading to a higher quality power supply. You don't necessarily need more power. What you need would be a model made with higher quality components that can withstand higher transient loads and higher temperatures that an entry level model may struggle with. Run the system at its stock configuration with the cheaper power supply it comes with and it should be fine.

 

[lucas_needsagamingpc]

Should you decide to push the system to its limits you may want to consider upgrading to a higher quality power supply. You don't necessarily need more power. What you need would be a model made with higher quality components that can withstand higher transient loads and higher temperatures that an entry level model may struggle with. Run the system at its stock configuration with the cheaper power supply it comes with and it should be fine.

Can you recommend any websites to me if I need to replace my PSU?

 

[Archaic59]

Can you recommend any websites to me if I need to replace my PSU?

Amazon or Newegg are the most likely places to get a new PSU from but there's a few others we check. If the time comes that you need to replace it come back here and we'll find the best model and price available at that time. Price and availablility are changing on a daily basis right now so there's no sense worrying about it. The most important thing is to enjoy your new system.