Does MSI Afterburner alter voltage levels?
Does MSI Afterburner alter voltage levels?
Hello,
I own an Nvidia GT720 (actually a GT635) in my SFF HP Elite 8300. After overclocking it for smooth 60fps in Overwatch, I wanted to explore how much further it could be pushed. This unit performs exceptionally—currently at +190mhz Core and +230mhz Memory, with ample headroom visible. During an extended stress test, it ran flawlessly with no artifacts and maintained temperatures between 51-52°C.
I’m concerned about potential lifespan impact, so I’m curious if MSI afterburner affects the voltage settings. I’ve heard that higher temperatures and increased voltage can reduce longevity. Since my cooling is properly managed, I’m wondering if MSI AB adjusts the stock voltage during this overclocking process.
Thanks.
no, it won't automatically raise the voltage unless you tell it to do so. it's feasible with faulty gpu drivers; msi ab could make your card stuck in a higher power mode, causing excess energy use and heat due to lack of throttling, though this is very unlikely.
yes msi ab can adjust voltages. it might not work on your gt720 because the voltage controller on the gpu could be locked. however, you can open msi ab settings and check the box for voltage tuning or any related settings. give it a try. if it lets you add more vcore, there will still be a safe limit.
msi ab can modify voltages. It might not work on your gt720 because the GPU's voltage controller could be locked. You can check the Msi ab settings and enable the option that lets you adjust voltages or similar controls. Give it a shot. If it lets you increase the Vcore, there should be a safe limit in place.
no, it won't automatically raise the voltage unless you tell it to do so. it's feasible with faulty gpu drivers; msi ab might make your card stuck in a higher power mode, causing excess energy use and heat due to lack of throttling, but this is very unlikely.
nikoli707 :
no, it won't automatically raise the voltage. it's only possible with faulty GPU drivers. msi ab might lock your card in a higher power mode, causing excess energy use and heat due to throttling issues, but that's very unlikely. as mentioned, the temperature stayed low during the stress test.