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Best performance setting for the GTX 960

Best performance setting for the GTX 960

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shett
Junior Member
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01-06-2016, 02:36 AM
#1
Hey there, I'm looking to boost the performance of my EVGA GTX 960 SSC GPU. I'm new to overclocking and need advice on a suitable clock speed. My system includes an Intel core i7-4790K CPU, 20GB DDR3 1333 RAM, a Gigabyte Z97x Gaming-5 Mobo, and a Corsair 850W CX850M power supply. Anyone have suggestions on what clock would work best for my card?
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shett
01-06-2016, 02:36 AM #1

Hey there, I'm looking to boost the performance of my EVGA GTX 960 SSC GPU. I'm new to overclocking and need advice on a suitable clock speed. My system includes an Intel core i7-4790K CPU, 20GB DDR3 1333 RAM, a Gigabyte Z97x Gaming-5 Mobo, and a Corsair 850W CX850M power supply. Anyone have suggestions on what clock would work best for my card?

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Militarai
Member
52
01-06-2016, 03:04 AM
#2
Obtain MSI afterburner. Increase your core clock by 100 MHz, perform a stress test; if it remains stable, add another 100 MHz. If unstable, reduce by 50 MHz. Keep an eye on temperatures. Once you reach a stable core setting, switch to memory. You may also boost the voltage to help stabilize the overclock.
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Militarai
01-06-2016, 03:04 AM #2

Obtain MSI afterburner. Increase your core clock by 100 MHz, perform a stress test; if it remains stable, add another 100 MHz. If unstable, reduce by 50 MHz. Keep an eye on temperatures. Once you reach a stable core setting, switch to memory. You may also boost the voltage to help stabilize the overclock.

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Calven2004
Junior Member
10
01-06-2016, 07:47 AM
#3
High standards are being met as Nvidia has improved its 28nm technology. It seems this GPU will run faster than any you've had before, likely reaching between 1300 to 1400MHz with boosts.
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Calven2004
01-06-2016, 07:47 AM #3

High standards are being met as Nvidia has improved its 28nm technology. It seems this GPU will run faster than any you've had before, likely reaching between 1300 to 1400MHz with boosts.

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CandyXelo
Junior Member
41
01-06-2016, 12:33 PM
#4
Obtain MSI afterburner. Increase your core clock by 100 MHz, perform a stress test; if it remains stable, continue another 100; if not, reduce by 50. Keep an eye on temperatures. Once you reach a stable core setting, switch to memory. You may also boost the voltage to help stabilize the overclock.
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CandyXelo
01-06-2016, 12:33 PM #4

Obtain MSI afterburner. Increase your core clock by 100 MHz, perform a stress test; if it remains stable, continue another 100; if not, reduce by 50. Keep an eye on temperatures. Once you reach a stable core setting, switch to memory. You may also boost the voltage to help stabilize the overclock.

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Llabros
Senior Member
740
01-22-2016, 02:17 AM
#5
I reached a nearly 1.5ghz boost clock, but the results weren't consistent with the Heaven/Valley benchmark.
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Llabros
01-22-2016, 02:17 AM #5

I reached a nearly 1.5ghz boost clock, but the results weren't consistent with the Heaven/Valley benchmark.

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Captin_sponge
Member
175
01-22-2016, 03:07 AM
#6
I've reached 2200mhz and maintained 100% stability even at low temperatures. Here are my GPU specifications: http://imgur.com/sdNprGA
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Captin_sponge
01-22-2016, 03:07 AM #6

I've reached 2200mhz and maintained 100% stability even at low temperatures. Here are my GPU specifications: http://imgur.com/sdNprGA

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YasJawnSlayXD
Member
91
01-22-2016, 09:35 AM
#7
Yes, that was done by reducing the memory clock speed.
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YasJawnSlayXD
01-22-2016, 09:35 AM #7

Yes, that was done by reducing the memory clock speed.

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sickearth
Junior Member
6
01-22-2016, 01:33 PM
#8
Yes, I managed to access the memory clock briefly since my drivers were failing, and I also reduced the core voltage completely in the MSI afterburner.
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sickearth
01-22-2016, 01:33 PM #8

Yes, I managed to access the memory clock briefly since my drivers were failing, and I also reduced the core voltage completely in the MSI afterburner.

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_DarkStone_
Member
227
01-22-2016, 03:25 PM
#9
Have you checked if it handles stress tests properly? I don't believe it will remain stable without power.
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_DarkStone_
01-22-2016, 03:25 PM #9

Have you checked if it handles stress tests properly? I don't believe it will remain stable without power.

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JEFF_JEFFERSON
Senior Member
627
01-26-2016, 04:19 PM
#10
I've run it through 20 tests and it's stable, I just finished stressing it for more than 12 hours and it remains stable.
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JEFF_JEFFERSON
01-26-2016, 04:19 PM #10

I've run it through 20 tests and it's stable, I just finished stressing it for more than 12 hours and it remains stable.

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