Be concerned about damaging your GPU, could you explain a few points?
Be concerned about damaging your GPU, could you explain a few points?
I recently purchased my first gaming PC and am quite anxious about damaging my video card (Gigabyte GTX 960 4GB). At the same time, I’m eager to run games at ultra settings with 60fps. I know how overclocking functions and how to approach it, so I’m ready for the challenge. My CPU is already set to 4.6 Ghz without any issues, but my GPU is already overclocked and still doesn’t reach the desired performance. In MSI Afterburner, I’ve adjusted these settings:
Core Voltage: +50 (uncertain about exact value)
Core Clock: +100 (1265Mhz)
Memory Clock: +460 (1983Mhz)
Currently, these are the highest I can push without exceeding safe voltage limits or causing artifacts. The main concern is whether raising my core voltage to +100—or even higher if BIOS allows—could harm the card, especially with adequate cooling. If it does affect longevity, please specify how and what kind of damage you’re worried about.
yourilevoye :
specs à vérifier ?
Processeur : i7 6700k à 4,6Ghz
Carte graphique : Gigabyte GTX 960 4GB
Mémoire : 8GB DDR4 en double canal (marque non précisée)
Alimentation : Corsair CX650M
Disque dur : 1TB Toshiba
Take a glance at this image:
https://gyazo.com/c5098d0b5cb02fe08df5ef18e636fc7f
This might not be the top-tier G1 gaming experience, but it's something you can relate to.
If you keep these numbers in mind and maybe stay a bit below them, you'll be fine.
Although GPU overclocking also relies somewhat on chance, depending on the speed and voltage combinations your specific GPU can manage.
So i guess that means i should'nt push up to core voltage much?
So i think it means I shouldn't go beyond core voltage much? At least with a stock BIOS and Maxwell cards, they won't allow you to overvolt to dangerous levels, and even before reaching a temperature limit, based on what I've observed.