An MSI Afterburning OC guide
An MSI Afterburning OC guide
Hello,
I haven't ever done overclocking before, but I'm concerned it might cause problems—like the computer shutting down or stopping. Or maybe something could break.
Mobo - Tomahawk B350
GPU - 970
CPU Ryzen 1600
PSU - EVGA 750 gold
CASE - NZXT H440
Temperatures are around 40-45°C during games.
My questions:
- What happens when I raise the voltage and what effects does it have?
- What should be the ideal fan speed?
- What are the memory clock and core clock values?
- Should I increase power and temperature limits?
http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/4738708
Thank you.
Best to adjust your own bios tailored for the specific GPU, allowing you to customize the tables accordingly. Using a generic bios can lead to issues and isn't recommended. Different SCs may use various memory types, such as Elpida, Samsung, or Hynix on the 9xx series GPUs.
I have a few 970 SC bios versions I created for others to use as a reference when making your own. If you choose this path... it might not significantly improve performance, since Maxwell is quite temperature-sensitive.
you can only introduce a minimal voltage to a 970 which isn't enough to cause issues
fan speed is influenced by the temperature you reach while under load
every 970 model differs in its ability to overclock—my goal was about 1500mhz core speed with an MSI G4 gaming GTX970
memory clock and core clock are precisely as they suggest—they can be overclocked separately
power and temperature limits only increase them if necessary
and most important
if you overclock with afterburner and instruct it to load the overclock when the pc starts
if you encounter issues, press ctrl + f1 while windows loads
this will take precedence if it's leading to problems
I successfully upgraded my two EVGA GTX 970s in SLI (model SSC ACX 2.0+) to performance levels close to GTX 980, as recommended by the Precision X guide for my GPUs with Afterburner. The results varied depending on your specific model GPU and cooling setup.
https://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/gr...-review/9/
970s are usually straightforward to overclock. The built-in bios already cap performance, making it impossible to improve further with software—this could negatively impact the card's stability. Adjust voltage and power limits, then test different clocks for your desired games.
Vellinious shares his experience with overclocking 970s. The built-in BIOS limits prevent any meaningful changes through software, which could negatively impact performance. He suggests increasing voltage and power settings to achieve better clock speeds for gaming. He mentions running the cards at 1531 and notes that while it works, he still feels the need for higher FPS due to low temperatures during gameplay, indicating untapped potential for overclocking.
there are modified bios options for the gtx970 if you're aiming for maximum performance.
when i first watercooled mine, i installed a modified bios at 1600mhz, though it comes with some potential risks.
Best to adjust your own bios tailored for the specific GPU, allowing you to customize the tables accordingly. Using a generic bios can lead to issues and isn't recommended. Different SCs may use various memory types, such as Elpida, Samsung, and Hynix on the 9xx series GPUs.
I have a few 970 SC bios versions I created for others to use as a starting point. If you choose this path... it might not significantly improve performance, since Maxwell is quite temperature-sensitive.