Checking if overclocking works for a 100% load GPU is possible, but it depends on the CPU as well.
Checking if overclocking works for a 100% load GPU is possible, but it depends on the CPU as well.
Hello TH for my initial message! Would I gain any advantage from overclocking my Gigabyte gtx 960 4mb windforce even when running at full load in games, provided temperatures remain normal? I'm curious since it's not as powerful as the 10 series and 4 series models, and I could benefit from about a 5 fps boost. Additionally, a bit unrelated but I'm wondering—if I increase the CPU frequency while keeping the same workload, would performance improve or stay the same? I also heard it might be risky to overclock the CPU in the motherboard case.
Specs:
Mobo - Gigabyte AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gbps USB 3.0 ATX (GA-970A-DS3P)
Processor - AMD FX™-6300 Six-Core Processor 3.5 GHz x6
RAM - 8.0 GB DDR3 1333 dual 2x 4g
HDD - 7.2k rpm sata 1.8 TB / Free Memory 955.4 GB
OS - Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
PSU - Corsair TX 650W
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
When your GPU is fully loaded, upgrading it would be beneficial. If your CPU isn't running at full capacity, then upgrading it wouldn't make much difference. You're right about OC – it's possible in theory, but it involves a 4+1 power phase that isn't safe for regular use.
When your GPU is fully loaded, upgrading it would be beneficial. If your CPU isn't running at full capacity, then upgrading it wouldn't make much difference. You're right about OC – it's possible in theory, but it involves a 4+1 power phase that isn't safe for regular use.