asus gtx 950 overclocking
asus gtx 950 overclocking
Hello tom's team., yesterday i attempted to overclock my asus gtx 950 with asus tweak 2. my stock base clock is 1026 and 1090 in boost mode. i adjusted the boost clock to 1350 (stable) and set power usage to 110%. (i didn't change core voltage and don't want to). i noticed the boost clock I was thinking of was 1355, which is what asus gtx 950 oc edition supports. when running furmark, the core clock came up to 1424. i also checked gpuz and saw the boost frequency listed as 1350 in the information tab but 1424 in the sensor tab while running furmark. so my questions are:
1. why is the core frequency showing 1424 even though i set it to 1350?
2. what is the maximum safe temperature for the gpu? mine goes up to 71 degree C after overclocking.
3. what benefits would there be if i increased the memory clock as well?
Thanks.
The actual boost clock is usually higher than the pre-calculated numbers you find in tools such as GPU-Z. It's simply part of how Maxwell cards adjust based on temperature and power limits.
71C is acceptable when things are under heavy load. In any case, avoid using old software like Furmark; test real games to understand the temperatures involved.
Memory clock will give you a noticeable advantage because the 950 MHz bus is limited by its narrow 128-bit width. Keep in mind that fast memory is essential for high-performance processors. Not every game will gain much from this, as it really depends on the engine and how well it manages VRAM.
The actual boost clock is usually higher than the pre-calculated numbers you find in tools such as GPU-Z. It's simply part of how Maxwell cards adjust based on temperature and power limits.
71C is acceptable when things are under heavy load. In any case, avoid using old software like Furmark; test real games to understand the temperatures involved.
Memory clock will give you a noticeable advantage because the 950 MHz bus is limited by its narrow 128-bit width. Keep in mind that fast memory is essential for high-performance processors. Not every game will gain much from this, as it really depends on the engine and how well it manages VRAM.
Thank you for your reply. So, my boost clock is working properly now. I was puzzled about the sensor readings. Thanks for making it clear. I'm trying to overclock for Rise of Tomb Raider and want to know if I should adjust the memory clock or keep it the same.