Overclocking with a low tier PSU

[Bloody Spy]

Hi,

I got a deal on a used XFX 450W ProSeries so i have a few questions

Is this a good PSU for overclocking even if it is tier 3 on the LTT PSU list?

How far can i push the voltages on DDR2?

Is it a worthy replacement of my S#!T-TASTIC 500W Psu that just died?

Will Linus ever stop wearing socks and sandals?

[Wild Penquin]

2 minutes ago, Bloody Spy said:

Will Linus ever stop wearing socks and sandals?

No.

[Mira Yurizaki]

I overclocked on a PSU that was in the Tier 3 category.

 

I mean Tier 3 out of 7 doesn't seem that bad. It also depends on how that list is weighted.

[STRMfrmXMN]

2 minutes ago, Bloody Spy said:

Hi,

I got a deal on a used XFX 450W ProSeries so i have a few questions

Is this a good PSU for overclocking even if it is tier 3 on the LTT PSU list?

How far can i push the voltages on DDR2?

Is it a worthy replacement of my S#!T-TASTIC 500W Psu that just died?

Will Linus ever stop wearing socks and sandals?

Yeah, it's fine. Tier 3 is where the "this is fine for probably almost anybody" tier starts.

 

I don't know, but don't bother overclocking memory in the first place, especially if it's that old.

 

Yes.

 

Absofuckinglutely not.

[Cyracus]

8 minutes ago, Bloody Spy said:

Is this a good PSU for overclocking even if it is tier 3 on the LTT PSU list?

My PSU is tier 3, I'm doing some OC'ing, it'll be fine, if you're worried see what jonnyguru.com has to say about it

[Bloody Spy]

10 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Yeah, it's fine. Tier 3 is where the "this is fine for probably almost anybody" tier starts.

 

I don't know, but don't bother overclocking memory in the first place, especially if it's that old.

 

Yes.

 

Absofuckinglutely not.

The thing is my cpu multiplier is quite low so im forced to oc the memory as well even at 1:1 ratio, and with the overclock the memory asks for more voltage.

[STRMfrmXMN]

8 minutes ago, Bloody Spy said:

The thing is my cpu multiplier is quite low so im forced to oc the memory as well even at 1:1 ratio, and with the overclock the memory asks for more voltage.

Ah yes, the old Core 2 Quad and Phenom days.

[Bloody Spy]

4 minutes ago, L.Lawliet said:

While the psu is good enough for that kind of overclocking but its not worth it.

Man if i were i would just build a new system u can spend $500 and bom a decent PC.

 

Why?

I mean the reason i brought this was Scrapyard Wars showing i could get more performance for the same price or same performance for a lesser price...

[Bloody Spy]

On 26/04/2017 at 2:36 PM, STRMfrmXMN said:

I don't know, but don't bother overclocking memory in the first place, especially if it's that old.

I got no option, unless i want a 2007 Processor at 2.8Ghz