Assist in boosting performance of an ASUS Strix 970
Assist in boosting performance of an ASUS Strix 970
Hello, I'm just starting out with overclocking and have limited knowledge about computers. I'm aiming for a GPU clock of at least 1500 and a memory clock of 7500. When I go above 1460 the output starts to distort, so I need some guidance. The only data I can run consistently are:
GPU Boost Clock: 1450
Max GPU Voltage: 1213 (can it be increased? I've heard higher voltages might boost speed)
Memory Clock: 7500
Fan Speed: 80 manual
Idle temperature: usually 28-33°C, gaming stays under 50°C
Power Target: 120% (how can I improve this?)
GPU temperature: 80°C
I intend to play games with it and not for short sessions.
If I were you, I’d use MSI afterburner and slowly increase the core clock in small steps, until you notice issues in the Valley benchmark.
For beginners, avoid adjusting the mV and focus on your memory and core clock. My goal is to stay under 70 degrees with my 970.
You can raise the voltage, but it generates a lot of heat and reduces GPU lifespan. If you decide to use higher voltage, keep increasing until instability appears, then add about 10mV and try again for stability. Keep repeating this process until you find a stable setting at a lower Vcore.
Increase by roughly 10Mhz each time, run the windowed Valley, and consider custom fan curves.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Which program are you employing for overclocking? It's possible to reach 1500MHz by boosting vcore, but expect significant heat buildup; maintaining a temperature below ~85°C is essential.
If I were you, I’d use MSI afterburner and slowly increase the core clock in small steps, until you notice artifacts in the Valley benchmark.
For beginners, avoid adjusting the mV and focus on your memory and core clock. My goal is to keep under 70 degrees with my 970.
You can raise the voltage, but it generates a lot of heat and reduces GPU lifespan. If you decide to use voltage, increase it gradually until instability appears, add about 10mV, then try again for stability. Keep repeating this process until you’re satisfied, record your settings, and lower the voltage slightly to test stability at a lower Vcore.
+10Mhz per jump, run windowed Valley and consider a custom fan curve.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
i use asus gpu tweak for overclocking, but once i exceed 1450 my only stable clock remains when everything is maxed out (1080p). it crashes. i have the power target at 120% and the gpu voltage at 1213, though it can go higher but won't allow it. this card seems likely to reach 1500+.
Could it be the CPU or the motherboard? Both are faulty—AMD A4-6300 and MSI A68HM-E33 V2. My system has 10 GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSD storage.