Check over my system please

zoidbergvii · 16 May 2017 at 10:22

My intention is to get a 5ghz guaranteed 7700k from OCUK to replace the one in the list.

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: *EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Is there anything that stands out on this build as a limiting factor (once the CPU is OC'd to 5GHz)?

Quartz · 16 May 2017 at 11:12

You'll want to remove the competitor links from that.

Your PSU is OTT unless you're going to go SLI.

mickyflinn · 16 May 2017 at 11:14

Hi , its against the forum rules to link directly or indirectly to competitors of Overclockers so i would remove before the moderators get involved.

An 850 watt psu r u planning on sli ? You will have to put the aio cooler in the front of the case so that may restrict the airflow somewhat.

zoidbergvii · 16 May 2017 at 11:26

Quartz said:
You'll want to remove the competitor links from that.

Your PSU is OTT unless you're going to go SLI.

My thoughts behind the 850 W is due to the efficiency curve it should be more efficient than a lower wattage closer to 100% load. Then the increased cost of the 850w vs the 600w would be offset by the energy saving.

lee32uk · 16 May 2017 at 11:34

zoidbergvii said:
My thoughts behind the 850 W is due to the efficiency curve it should be more efficient than a lower wattage closer to 100% load. Then the increased cost of the 850w vs the 600w would be offset by the energy saving.

You are talking pennies in the electricity savings. You would be better going with a 550W/650W for a single gpu system.

Also what is the pc being used for ? What monitor are you going to be using ?

Quartz · 16 May 2017 at 11:36

You could use a 450W PSU and have no problems.

lee32uk · 16 May 2017 at 11:40

Quartz said:
You could use a 450W PSU and have no problems.

Depends if he is going for max overclocks on the gpu as well. The 1080 ti will consume more power than the likes of a 1080 under load. I agree that a 450W should do fine under normal usage, but a 550W/650W gives more breathing room.