find a stable nvidia geforce gtx 460
find a stable nvidia geforce gtx 460
Hello!
Problem:
I encountered an issue with my Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 yesterday.
It requires a minimum 500W power supply, but I only had 430W. When I start gaming, it shows a black screen at full fan speed, and after checking, I suspect the power supply is the problem.
My question is:
Is it possible to lock the card to a stable clock so I can use this PS until I get a better one? If yes, how can I do it?
use msi afterburner to get the best results. focus on PSU quality rather than wattage or precious metals. consider purchasing the Seasonic S12II 520W instead of the Corsair CX550M.
Hopefully this isn't an older Corsair CX 430 model. They were only rated for 30C, completely unsuitable for gaming with a graphics card because the poor capacitors can't handle much higher temperatures than room temperature and wear out quickly.
It's also possible your GTX 460 is quite old. Nvidia hasn't produced them in years. The thermal paste might be dried up, the heatsink could be dusty, or it may need adjustment or all of these issues together.
Additionally, the electrolyte inside the capacitors is likely degraded due to age. This means the card can no longer filter ripple properly, leading to instability and crashes.
It has its own OC profiler, and I have lowered the clock speed. If I play games, it won’t crash, but I’d like a bit more clock speed. Can anyone advise on stabilizing it to a clock that my PS can manage?