Clocking - colocam - 27.02.2010
Hi guys!
A few months ago I got a superclocked 9800GT. I'm wondering if increasing the core clock using EVGA precision would be a bad idea with a 500W PSU. The hottest I've seen it get after some really intensive gaming is 71 degrees.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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{HVY-E}Jinxx - 27.02.2010
You need to get some REALLY GOOD additional cooling if you're going to overclock that card.
71deg C is pretty warm, but not critical. As far as the PSU, I'd at least use a 650w, but it all depends on your other components.
Go here:
http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
This little web utility will help guide you. What ever it recommends, go up to the next higher PSU.
ie. If it recommends a 500w, go with a 550w. That will allow for slack and upgrade potential.
S!