Assist with updating NVIDIA GTX 1060 clock speed settings.
Assist with updating NVIDIA GTX 1060 clock speed settings.
I'm new to PC gaming and have enjoyed it so far. I've tried the prebuilt obelisk for Black Friday and played it well, but I'm interested in testing overclocking the GPU. I haven't experimented with overclocking before. The system has stock fans and the specifications are an Intel i7 8700, 16GB RAM at 2666MHz, a 256GB SSD, and a 1TB hard drive. I plan to use MSI Afterburner but want to understand what to watch out for. I'm aware of heat issues but unsure about other potential problems. Thanks.
First, let's talk about kiss-method. Not every game supports running at 1080p60 with the 1060, so OC might be tailored for a particular title. Going back to the original concern.
I usually use MSI agyerburner—it’s fast and straightforward. Begin with a core clock above 100 and a 400Mhz clock, which should work well. Keep your GPU temperatures under 75. You can raise the core clock until it crashes, then reduce the core by -5Mhz. For me, this setup was very stable and already boosting FPS significantly. The core voltage should stay at the default unless you specifically want higher voltage for extra performance. Raising the voltage might also harm the GPU over time.
Well.... The main order of business is, Why? Because if you're running a 1080p monitor and you're getting well above your 60 frames on a 60hz monitor.... It's not worth messing with.
As per afterburner, careful with voltage, Google your card's max voltage capability before you kill it. MHz/vram somewhat safer, why are you talking about stock fans? Fan replacement is a silly thing to do, and only should be done if your fans died. For the love of your system, don't use furmark to test GPU, unless you want to be in the market for a new one. Unigene valley is a good GPU testin software.
There are about... I dunno? A decade of how to use afterburner worth of posts, quick Google will be more than enough to understand it without someone retyping it for you. If you have questions about specific things or something not working out, then that's worth helping you with... Currently I think you can find your own info with a few clicks.
First, let's talk about kiss-method. Not every game supports running at 1080p60 with the 1060, so OC might be tailored for a particular title. Going back to the original concern.
I usually use MSI agyerburner—it’s fast and straightforward. Begin with a core clock above 100 and a 400Mhz clock, which should work well. Keep your GPU temperatures under 75. You can raise the core clock until it crashes, then reduce the core by -5Mhz. For me, this setup was very stable and already boosting FPS significantly. The core voltage should stay at the default unless you specifically want higher voltage for better performance. Raising the voltage might also cause long-term damage to the GPU.
Just like your reply is as clear as it is surprising, you can check the first line of my answer. Before anyone alters their equipment, it's important to recognize the need. I'm certain that acting from boredom usually results in later regret. The rest of my reply mainly comes from frustration over someone not being able to spend just two minutes searching online.
There are many discussions on this site that can be answered in just a minute of searching. But we’re here as a community to assist each other and provide better answers than what you might find on Google. Some solutions require hours of research and minutes to post, while others can be learned from mistakes—so there’s no harm in tackling the harder ones instead of giving up.
Hey guys, I think I should have been more clear about whether it was worth it and what problems it might cause if I had to upgrade any cooling system to handle extra heat. I’m still new to PC stuff, so I tried looking it up and even got frustrated with this site for a bit. But I thought this would be a simple and quick solution. I found a lot of information about using afterburner, but I guess I’ll just leave it for now because it felt more like a curiosity. Thanks!