Can you overclock your ASUS R7360?
Can you overclock your ASUS R7360?
Hello forum!
I just set up my first budget PC with these components: Intel g3258 Pentium (up to 4.0 GHz), ASUS R7 360-OC with 2GB RAM, MSI H81M-P33, XFX TS Series 430W power supply. After playing some games, everything seems stable. I checked the FAQ for the GPU seller and they mentioned it would perform well if overclocked. Since I'm new to PC building and overclocking, I'd really appreciate your advice—would you mind confirming if I'm ready to go overclock? Also, if possible, a step-by-step guide would be super helpful. Thanks! 😀
Yes, you're prepared.
You should choose suitable software for both increasing performance and tracking temperatures, as well as stability checks.
I suggest using MSI Afterburner for overclocking and temperature monitoring.
For stability assessments, there are several tools available; I mainly use Unigine Valley and 3DMark Firestrike.
Then begin with Unigine Valley, open MSI Afterburner, gradually increase the GPU clock speeds by small increments (5 or 10 MHz) and apply them. Observe any graphical issues in Unigine Valley and monitor temperatures—up to 80°C is acceptable, but 80-90°C is risky, and over 90°C is problematic.
Eventually, you'll reach a limit where further increases cause crashes. You must then decide whether to raise the voltage for higher GPU speeds or to keep the original voltage and focus on memory overclocking.
Some graphics cards have voltage capped, so that option may not be viable.
After identifying the optimal GPU and memory clock ranges in Unigine Valley (or your preferred software), you can conduct more detailed tests with 3DMark Firestrike and other games or stress tests. The more testing you perform, the greater confidence you'll have in the stability of your overclock.
During these extra tests, you might notice some instability—adjust the GPU or memory speeds slightly until everything runs smoothly, and continue monitoring temperatures.
Sakkura:
You're all set. You should choose some programs for overclocking as well as for checking temperatures and stability. I suggest MSI Afterburner for the overclocking task and it also tracks temperatures. For stability checks, there are several tools available; I mainly use Unigine Valley and 3DMark Firestrike. When you begin, launch Unigine Valley, then open MSI Afterburner. Gradually increase the GPU clock speeds by a few or ten MHz at a time, apply them, and observe any graphical issues in Unigine Valley. Also monitor temperatures—up to 80°C is acceptable, 80-90°C is risky, and over 90°C is not recommended. Eventually, you'll reach a limit where further increases cause crashes. You'll need to decide whether to raise the voltage for higher GPU speeds or stick with the original settings and try memory overclocking instead. Some cards have voltage locked, making that option unavailable. Once you identify the optimal GPU and memory clock ranges in Unigine Valley (or your preferred software), you can conduct more detailed tests with 3DMark Firestrike and other games, as well as additional GPU stress tests. The more testing you do, the more confident you'll be in the stability of your overclock. You might notice some instability during these tests; then you'll have to reduce the GPU or memory speeds slightly until everything runs smoothly, while still keeping an eye on temperatures. Thanks. And do you know if there are any video guides that show exactly what to do without making mistakes?
Check this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIHVQIkY8XY