Asus Anti-Surge has been activated.
Asus Anti-Surge has been activated.
I bought a new rx 580 and everything seems fine but when I overclock it to 1428 Core Clock @ +12mV and 2095 (Effectively 8380 Mem Clock), it shuts down my PC occasionally when I'm in extremely crucial situations in games like Pubg and Planetside 2. I'm not sure if this is a hardware issue because when I revert it to the default clockspeeds, everything is fine. It only triggers when I OC is and when there are alot of stuff happening on the screen like explosions. Do you think this Anti-Surge thing is just overly sensitive? Should I turn it off? My PSU is already 3 Years old but this is the only "issue" I'm experiencing. Only at OC. Should I get another PSU? Help!
Sapphire Nitro+ RX 580 8GB
Corsair VS 550
Asus B85 Pro Gamer
i7 4790
16 GB 1600
I am using an extension cable with surge protection. No AVR.
Update: This OC is stable as far as I know. I ran MSI Kombustor @ 1080P, no more artifacting, crashes, glitches, and problems. The thing only happens in major explosions.
The problem lies in the fact that the surge might be small, so you might not even notice anything, though the feature could still be affected. When you boost performance, you're raising the power consumption from the power supply to the graphics card, which forces the PSU to work more. Some systems function fine at regular speeds but become problematic after overclocking the CPU or GPU, as the increased load causes the PSU to strain further.
In my experience, if the card doesn't work without overclocking, it might mean the card isn't designed for that level of power. However, with a Corsair 550W PSU, it could simply be that it can't handle the load. My old PSU was similar and caused instability. I replaced it last year and it worked well. If you're serious about overclocking, consider upgrading to a 650W model from a reputable brand. This would help prevent issues if you're drawing too much power. Regarding the extension cable, make sure it's thick enough—12 gauge is recommended if you need a long run, as thinner cables can limit performance.
GPU temperatures are under 60°C. Could go up to 65, but usually around 55 in the AC room. It doesn’t seem like a temperature problem. Regarding the extension, it’s a surge protector. The cable thickness is a quarter of an inch, so I believe it can handle the power supply needed.
The problem lies in the fact that the surge might be small, so you might not even notice anything, though the feature could still be affected. When you boost performance, you're raising the power usage from the power supply to the graphics card, which forces the PSU to work more. Some systems function fine at regular speeds but become problematic after overclocking the CPU or GPU, as the increased load causes the PSU to strain further.
The problem lies in the fact that the surge might be small, so you might not notice anything while the feature is active. When overclocking, power usage from the PSU to the GPU increases, forcing the PSU to work harder and potentially causing issues to appear. I understand now; keeping the feature enabled seems best. A more powerful PSU could also help. For a reliable setup, what PSU would you suggest? Thanks!