Adjusting my PC speed with EVGA Precision X1
Adjusting my PC speed with EVGA Precision X1
These are the specifications for my PC that I plan to overclock for optimal performance. The resolution I use for gaming is 3440x1440 at 100Hz. Any assistance or a calculator would be helpful to figure out the right overclocking settings. I've had too many issues with my previous builds, like black screens and crashes, so I want to avoid that. My goal is to achieve the best performance without damaging the GPU.
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 6800K @ 3.40GHz | 33 °C
Broadwell-E/EP 14nm Technology
RAM
32.0GB Unknown @ 1065MHz (15-15-15-36)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X99-A II (SOCKET 2011) | 37 °C
Graphics
XB252Q (1920x1080@240Hz)
ED347CKR (3440x1440@100Hz)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (EVGA) | 37 °C
Storage
5589GB Western Digital WDC WD6003FZBX-00K5WB0 (SATA) | 34 °C
232GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (SATA) | 35 °C
13039GB Seagate ST14000NM0018-2H4101 (SATA) | 32 °C
5589GB TOSHIBA HDWE160 (SATA) | 33 °C
931GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 (SATA) | 31 °C
5589GB Western Digital WDC WD6001FZWX-00A2VA0 (SATA) | 35 °C
Audio
Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
The EVGA Precision X1 includes an OC scanner to check for an automagic button. On the lower half, switch to the "VF Curve Tuner" page. Begin with default settings or adjust power and temperature targets using the sliders at the top right, setting them to their maximum. Press the "Scan" button, then do something simple like making coffee as it may take 15-20 minutes. The result appears in the box labeled "CLOCK" at the top center of the main window. Perform a stress test similar to the one in 3D Mark. If most results are high in the high 90s, the overclock is likely successful. If not, reduce it slightly, such as to 10MHz, and try again.
The EVGA Precision X1 includes an OC scanner for this purpose. On the lower portion of the main window, switch to the "VF Curve Tuner" page. You may begin with the default configurations or, as suggested by some users, set the power and temperature targets (the sliders in the upper right) to their highest levels. Press the "Scan" button, then take a break—make coffee or do something else since it can take 15-20 minutes. The result displayed is what you input into the box labeled "CLOCK" at the top center of the main window. Perform a stress test similar to the one in 3D Mark; if it mostly succeeds (achieving high percentages in the high 90s), the overclock is likely successful. If not, reduce the frequency slightly, such as to 10MHz, and retry. You may also fine-tune the voltage a bit if you wish to increase the clock speed further. Remember, manual adjustment of the memory clock is necessary. It follows a similar approach but starts with 100 MHz increments, running benchmarks or stress tests until you encounter crashes, visual issues, or no improvement in performance. Always save your profile before finishing. Keep in mind that GPU clock speeds are more guidelines than strict limits; your overall system configuration may prevent overclocking.