General questions about GPU overclocking
General questions about GPU overclocking
I have never overclocked before but I am interested in trying it since I haven’t managed to run Rust well. I have two Nvidia founders editions GTX 1080 SLI and an i7 6700K, currently achieving 50-60 frames. I’m curious if overclocking my CPU or GPU will improve things. Can someone assist me in understanding this? Will it affect my computer, my GPU, or my CPU?
Rust is recognized for its poor performance on various platforms. It’s unclear if it supports SLI fully; this should be verified. Generally, graphics issues are less common than CPU problems, which can struggle with Rust even on the fastest processors.
Increasing the CPU temperature or voltage can damage components over time. Maintaining stable temperatures and voltages is essential. For Skylake 1.35 volts, keeping it below 85°C is ideal, aiming for around 80°C at best.
Modern GPUs tend to be more straightforward. Nvidia has restricted voltage settings, limiting how much you can push beyond recommended values. You may need to adjust power and temperature limits slightly, tweak core and memory offsets, and shift default boost points. If instability arises, reducing the overclock slightly helps. Maximum limits differ by card, but standard 10-series cards usually support up to 80°C with a 115% power allowance, while higher-end cards may have stricter temperature caps (often due to noise concerns).
CPU overclocking is more intricate. It’s advisable to consult dedicated guides. A target around 4.5Ghz is achievable, and with adequate cooling, you might reach 4.6–4.8Ghz.