Did i overclock too much?
Did i overclock too much?
So I was pushing my Gigabyte GTX 970 Xtreme while using GPU-z and everything was working well. I had Heaven benchmark open and it was running smoothly as I gradually increased the overclocking. There were a few crashes, but I reduced the settings until things stabilized. I returned to CS where I was achieving over 400fps with a 144hz monitor before I started overclocking, and I was getting only 20-25 fps afterward. I’m not sure what I did, but it wasn’t just CS that was failing—my benchmark scores were dropping too. I also had a 6600k overclocked to 4.3GHz, but after the performance drop I reset it back to default. (I was using Guru 2 at the time)
I deleted Guru as well and restarted, but nothing changed.
Some graphics card overclocking programs now offer updated features. New cards include options to save or transfer selected clock settings or adjustments to a profile, which is stored in the graphics card's BIOS via WindowLicker. This ensures that overclocked configurations remain intact even when the system powers off. Upon startup, the stored or burned profile is automatically read by the BIOS. This eliminates the need to manually adjust settings or remove the software. When you reinstall Guru2 overclocking software, you should see profile options numbered 1 through 5 in multi-slot positions and an option to burn profiles directly to the BIOS.
Some overclocking programs for graphics cards offer updated features. New cards also include a way to save your chosen clock settings or adjustments into a profile, which can then be burned onto the graphics card's BIOS using tools like WindowLicker. This ensures that any overclocked configurations remain active even after power is cut from the system. When the device starts up, it reads the stored or burned profile, so you don’t need to reconfigure manually or remove the software. After reinstalling Guru2, you should see profile options numbered 1 through 5 in multi-slot slots and an option to burn profiles to the BIOS. Choose the desired profile, load it, and verify that the selected clock values match your intended settings. Adjust them if necessary, save the changes, and then reapply the burn-to-BIOS function. Be cautious with the fan setting option—leaving it unchecked can reduce GPU and memory speeds, leading to lower frame rates during gameplay. This new feature is becoming common in recent graphics card overclocking software for the latest models. I discovered this through some trial and error, and it seems to be linked to the issue with WindowLicker. For Gigabyte’s Guru II.
I was achieving over 400fps with a 144hz monitor before I overclocked, then I was getting 20-25 fps on average.
You had 400fps and still thought overclocking was necessary?
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Sorry for my wording, but that seems unrealistic.
Some overclocking programs for graphics cards, new versions. Additionally, newer cards include a function allowing you to save the clock settings or adjustments you made, storing them as a profile in WindowLicker. This ensures those overclocked values remain active even when the system is powered off. When the computer starts up, it reads the saved or burned profile from the graphics card's BIOS. This way, you avoid having to reconfigure everything or remove the software. If you reinstall Guru2 overclocking again, you should see profile settings numbered 1 to 5 in multi-slot positions and an option to burn to the BIOS. Just pick the desired profile and load it. If the selected profile's clock values match what you intended, adjust them or save the changes and then reapply burning to the BIOS. Be sure the fan setting option is not checked, as it might reduce the card’s speed too much during gameplay, leading to poor frame rates. This new feature has surprised many users with its impact on recent graphics cards. I discovered this after some confusion, and it seems to be linked to WindowLicker. For Gigabyte's overclocking Guru II, I reinstalled it and all profiles returned to default. The 'burn to bios' button isn’t clearly explained—there’s an 'apply' option instead. Clicking that on a default profile didn’t improve performance.
You can view the issue in Netgraph; the variables appear incorrect but I’m not sure what they signify.
Thanks for your assistance as well!