Considering a higher voltage for your RTX 3070... is this a secure approach?
Considering a higher voltage for your RTX 3070... is this a secure approach?
Hey there,
I need a bit of guidance. I’ll share my specs now, but I’m using a 3070 EVGA FTW edition GPU. It stays under 64 degrees even at ultra 1080 settings, and I’m considering a 240 Hz monitor. I plan to overclock the GPU as much as possible so every frame shows up clearly on the screen. I’ve pushed the clock speed and memory speeds to their limits, but my PC crashes and resets right away. This was just part of testing its limits. Overclocking seems risky because I know cards can handle up to 80 degrees, and my setup stays cool thanks to the fan setup. I’m curious about voltage regulation since it’s set to 0 (default) in the precision x1 software. Any advice would be appreciated—just want to maximize performance without worrying about shortening the card’s life. Thanks a lot!
The performance of the CPU and RAM sets the frame rate. The GPU mirrors the CPU's frame rate based on resolution and settings. Overclocking or raising voltage on Nvidia GPUs doesn't yield the same results and can be counterproductive. GPU Boost 3.0 acts as a roadblock for overclocking, unless you push it to extreme limits with LN2 and shunt modifications. The cards feature multiple boost curves; achieving optimal performance comes from:
- Keeping the cooler running efficiently.
- Avoiding frequent breaches of the power limit.
Additionally, attempting to overclock the GPU could be risky—especially since some models are known for unstable behavior.
The performance of the CPU and RAM sets the frame rate. The GPU mirrors the CPU's frame rate based on resolution and settings. Overclocking or raising voltage on Nvidia GPUs doesn't yield the same results and can be counterproductive. GPU Boost 3.0 acts as a roadblock for overclocking, unless you push it to extreme limits with LN2 and shunt modifications. The cards feature multiple boost curves; achieving optimal performance comes from:
- Keeping the cooler running efficiently.
- Avoiding frequent breaches of the power limit.
Additionally, attempting to overclock the GPU could be risky—after all, some models are known for unstable behavior.
It can be counterproductive in several ways. There are methods to optimize CPU performance as well. The questions about GPU boot 3.0, LN2, and shut mods are also worth exploring. Additionally, understanding your power supply is important since you're experiencing boot issues and needing to reset the PSU.
I would leave that card alone it's already pre overclocked and probably not much left to gain. It would be a shame to rune the card.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/17/...ie...ge-returns
Do they come pre-overclocked? It doesn't make sense that it never gets hotter than 58 during gaming and 65 when bench marking?
And <Mod Edit> ... I'm planning to email cyber power tonight to check if I can get another unit or a refund. That's tough.
It's not helpful because:
- it raises temperatures. You should compensate by increasing fan speed, at least.
- the card hits power limits more frequently. Gpu Boost will slow clocks when that occurs.
Thermal limit is higher than power limit, which means running a few degrees warmer than normal. The closer to the lower end, the tougher it becomes to increase performance.
Try tuning the CPU? Probably better to leave it alone, except for a minor undervolt adjustment. That chip can handle more heat compared to the GPU.
Gpu Boost 3.0 is the built-in boost system on the card, similar to Intel Turbo Boost on their CPUs.
LN2 - liquid nitrogen. You've probably seen videos showing its effect?
Shunt modding:
https://www.overclock.net/threads/t...r-...s.1608437/
Details about that PSU:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACtT_rzToI
Most aftermarket GPUs already have some overclock applied, leaving little room for further adjustments.
I already knew from the start that I was dealing with a lot of issues... they were just poor customer service, as you mentioned too. I’m hoping I can at least get a new power supply and sell it. Then I’ll have to upgrade the cooler as well.
The warranty from CyberPower requires you to return the entire PC to them, with all costs covered.