Checking AMD Radeon Graphics card help online
Checking AMD Radeon Graphics card help online
Hi these are your specifications:
Mobo: MS-7519,
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 OC @ 3.33GHz,
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit),
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6870
RAM: 8GB
I’ve overclocked my CPU from 2.66GHz to 3.33GHz (can’t exceed 3.4GHz during PC boot loops :[ ), performance is excellent, stress tested, temperatures are stable but startup times are noticeably longer. Is this typical? What steps should I take next?
Regarding your main concern, I’m planning to overclock my GPU. I currently have MSI Afterburner installed (only used for temperature checks), and I need guidance on suitable settings. I’ll share a screenshot of my current configuration. If there’s any issue with overclocking and the PC fails to power on, how can I reset the GPU settings? For example, if I reset the CMOS during CPU overclocking, would that help? I assume I don’t have an integrated graphics card since I only have a serial port on my motherboard.
Booting might take longer after overclocking; the voltage was raised or just the multiplier? The FSB is affected too. Make sure your 6870’s overclocking is stable before setting it in Windows startup. If the PC freezes or restarts, the default settings will load with Windows, allowing you to experiment with different OC configurations. Check AMD Overdrive for guidance on stability.
Helpstar explains the process of overclocking while providing tips on voltage adjustments, multiplier changes, and FSB settings. It advises against setting the OC during Windows startup to ensure stability. The person also mentions AMD Overdrive as a useful tool for testing stability and shares a helpful YouTube link. They note that CPU overclocking was done only by increasing bus speed, with no voltage changes possible in the BIOS. For GPU overclocking, they found the video beneficial.
Boosting only the bus speed isn't just overclocking the CPU—it affects all components such as the PCIe bus, RAM, and chipset, since they require more time to start up. Start by increasing the CPU ratio first. Adjust the multi-step OC booster to another setting.