Could the instability from overclocking harm your 1070 graphics card?
Could the instability from overclocking harm your 1070 graphics card?
I have an ASUS Strix ROG 1070 OC edition, and I installed MSI Afterburner with voltage max, memory clock 500, and CPU clock 300. It seemed unstable after playing Overwatch for around 30 minutes to an hour, so I reset it back to its default settings. I’m concerned about possible performance issues or if the CPU was damaged. Also, I’m worried about the GPU ATM but don’t want the overclock to wear it out completely.
You shouldn't have pushed the voltage to its limit. Overclocking isn't done that way. You just raise the clock speed and tweak the voltage only when you reach a performance ceiling. However, modern graphics cards include automatic safeguards that should protect the GPU and other components from damage. In the end, I believe you're okay because you haven't been adjusting those settings for a long time.
You shouldn't have pushed the voltage to its limit. Overclocking isn't done that way. You just raise the clock speed and tweak the voltage only when you reach a performance ceiling. However, modern graphics cards include automatic safeguards that should protect the GPU and other components from damage. In the end, I believe you're okay because you haven't been adjusting those settings for a long time.