Consider upgrading your MSI GAMING 4GB RX 480 to overclock if you want better performance.
Consider upgrading your MSI GAMING 4GB RX 480 to overclock if you want better performance.
Hi, I was checking overclocking my graphics card and wasn't sure if it would be safe. My computer gets warm a bit during intense 3D games like Overwatch or Battlefield, but not as much when playing Terraria or Garry's Mod. I'm seeking advice. Thanks in advance! Jake
With that build you should be able to run the games you mentioned without issues on stock clocks, right? I'm not sure why someone would choose to overclock.
If you're really determined, 75°C is quite high, and pushing it overclocking will only increase that value. It's not extremely risky, but generally I prefer keeping temperatures below 65-70°C during heavy use. I recommend cleaning the dust from your case and possibly reorganizing the wiring; you might also want to buy a few additional fans to help keep things cool inside. If your temperatures drop noticeably yet you still want to overclock, it should be okay.
Justinsanity :
Could you share the details about your complete PC? I want to clarify what you mean by 'runs a little warm'. Please run Speccy and let me know the peak temperatures of the card when it's under heavy use.
When I play demanding 3D games like Overwatch or Just Cause, my GPU reaches about 75°C.
Here are my specifications:
OS: Windows 10 64BIT
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+
Processor: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core
Graphics Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB Gaming X Video Card
RAM: G.Skill 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz Ripjaws Series
I’ll keep you updated during the full load.
With that build you should be able to run the games you mentioned without issues on stock clocks, right? I'm not sure why someone would choose to overclock.
If you're really determined, 75°C is quite high, and pushing it overclocking will only increase that value. It's not extremely risky, but generally I prefer keeping temperatures below 65-70°C during heavy use. I recommend cleaning the dust from your case and possibly reorganizing the wiring; you might also want to buy a few additional fans to help keep things cool inside. If your temperatures drop noticeably yet you still want to overclock, it should be okay.