Can using water cooling improve your ability to overclock the graphics card to a faster clock speed?

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Can using water cooling improve your ability to overclock the graphics card to a faster clock speed?

Can using water cooling improve your ability to overclock the graphics card to a faster clock speed?

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Shlang
Junior Member

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02-23-2016, 12:06 AM

#1

I own a GTX 1060 and am considering adding water cooling to achieve better overclocking. I'm uncertain whether reducing temperatures will have the same effect as on CPUs, and I haven't found any videos or articles about this topic.

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Shlang

02-23-2016, 12:06 AM #1

I own a GTX 1060 and am considering adding water cooling to achieve better overclocking. I'm uncertain whether reducing temperatures will have the same effect as on CPUs, and I haven't found any videos or articles about this topic.

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UltiPig
Member

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02-23-2016, 01:46 AM

#2

Hey there, number 69.
In general, you can usually hit faster clock speeds because the temperatures are much lower than with air cooling. But why would you go for watercooling a 1060? Just out of curiosity, since I've mostly seen people watercool cards like the 1080 and Titan X models.
I wouldn't mind watercooling my card if possible, but I'm wondering why you'd prefer not to get a stronger card for the price you pay for water cooling.
Anyway, good luck with your choice!

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UltiPig

02-23-2016, 01:46 AM #2

Hey there, number 69.
In general, you can usually hit faster clock speeds because the temperatures are much lower than with air cooling. But why would you go for watercooling a 1060? Just out of curiosity, since I've mostly seen people watercool cards like the 1080 and Titan X models.
I wouldn't mind watercooling my card if possible, but I'm wondering why you'd prefer not to get a stronger card for the price you pay for water cooling.
Anyway, good luck with your choice!

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VTx_Tays
Member

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02-24-2016, 08:44 PM

#3

Hey there, number 69.
In general, you can usually achieve faster clock speeds because the temperatures are much lower than with air cooling. Still, I'm wondering why someone would go through the hassle of watercooling a 1060. It's just something I've noticed—most people tend to watercool higher-end cards like the 1080 or Titan X models.
I wouldn't mind watercooling my card if possible, but I'm curious about why others prefer getting a more powerful card for the price they pay for watercooling.
Anyway, good luck with your decision!

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VTx_Tays

02-24-2016, 08:44 PM #3

Hey there, number 69.
In general, you can usually achieve faster clock speeds because the temperatures are much lower than with air cooling. Still, I'm wondering why someone would go through the hassle of watercooling a 1060. It's just something I've noticed—most people tend to watercool higher-end cards like the 1080 or Titan X models.
I wouldn't mind watercooling my card if possible, but I'm curious about why others prefer getting a more powerful card for the price they pay for watercooling.
Anyway, good luck with your decision!

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EdoubleO
Member

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03-03-2016, 12:39 AM

#4

I agree with the idea... Cooling a 1060 is similar to giving a Ford Taurus a boost. You can do it, but why not go for a Mustang instead?

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EdoubleO

03-03-2016, 12:39 AM #4

I agree with the idea... Cooling a 1060 is similar to giving a Ford Taurus a boost. You can do it, but why not go for a Mustang instead?