Get some advice for your first attempt with the Asus 1070 Turbo.
Get some advice for your first attempt with the Asus 1070 Turbo.
This is my initial try at boosting performance. I utilized NZXT CAM for overclocking and managing fan settings. I achieved a core clock peak of +220MHz and a memory clock peak of +350MHz without any problems when running Valley and Heaven; the latter would have crashed if the memory clock exceeded 350MHz. I had to make some adjustments to ensure Firestrike and Time Spy ran smoothly. My final settings were +210MHz core clock and +300MHz memory clock. After tweaking the fan profile, my GPU maintained around 67°C under full load without excessive noise, compared to 79°C at full load without overclocking. I’m satisfied with the outcome but curious if there’s room for improvement. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. What are people saying about CAM? Should I consider another tool for overclocking? Is this level of performance realistic? Could you explain why my memory clock cap is at 300MHz?
CAM (OC and Fan Settings):
http://imgur.com/a/MuLxU
Firestrike before OC:
http://www.3dmark.com/fs/11307264
Firestrike after OC:
http://www.3dmark.com/fs/11317975
Time Spy before OC:
http://www.3dmark.com/spy/911946
Time Spy after OC:
http://www.3dmark.com/spy/1006403
Heaven:
http://imgur.com/a/FHCHm
Valley:
http://imgur.com/a/N9Elw
The artifact occurred due to insufficient power delivery from the VRAM or inadequate cooling of the VRM area. It's recommended to determine your graphics card's maximum power draw without increasing clock speed, allowing for later adjustments. There isn't a universal fan orientation suitable for every build; based on experience, warm air likely stays inside the iTX case due to cable placement. You can improve airflow by clearing cables, using a zip tie with a velcro strap, or applying non-conductive tape. If your mini iTX includes a CPU air cooler, ensure proper intake to draw warm air from the rear exhaust. Consider using a quieter fan for better performance.
I believe your overclock is spot on... I ran the same benchmark using a 1080 and achieved a score of 93% with a solid overclock (CPU at 5 ghz, 1080 at 2124 ghz)... I’d be very pleased with your results.
I believe your overclock is spot on... I ran the same test with a 1080 and achieved a score of 93% using a 5 ghz CPU and 2124 ghz. That’s really impressive! I’d be happy if you could match those results.
You're lucky to achieve that high performance. The Asus GTX 1070 Turbo is essentially the reference GTX 1070 without the Founder Edition cooler. Here are some suggestions:
■ Make sure your front intake fans run all the way through the rear expansion slots mesh for better airflow.
■ I haven't used the Asus 1070 Turbo or CAM myself. I prefer MSI afterburner or EVGA PrecisionX, setting power targets as priority. If you use afterburner, start with a gradual adjustment. The Turbo Cooler is built to handle around 180 watts TDP. This will keep the fan at full speed (which can be loud) and draw more power from your PSU. The goal is to determine your card's maximum TDP capacity, then upgrade the core and VRAM accordingly.
Hey there. Yeah, my GPU temperatures are actually quite steady—around 67°C when it's running at full capacity. I'm not sure about the performance of those custom cooler cards at full load, but I'm happy with the blower-style cooler and the airflow it provides. I'm planning to experiment with EVGA PrecisionX to see if I can achieve even better results.
I'm happy to help and would appreciate any contributions to online benchmarks like FurMark or Octane. For your 67c, could you let me know the percentage of RPM you've configured for the fan?
Achieved improved performance by adjusting settings.
Increased CPU frequency to 4.6GHz and RAM speed to 2.8GHz.
GPU Core Clock: +225MHz
GPU Memory Clock: +300MHz
FireStrike: http://www.3dmark.com/fs/11340927
Time Spy: http://www.3dmark.com/spy/1018832
UserBenchmark: http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/2496366
PassMark: 6239.9 CPU: 12843 2D: 1214.3 3D: 11705 Memory: 3388
Heaven: 2523 Avg FPS: 100.2 Min: 36.3 Max: 206.2
Valley: 4204 Avg FPS: 100.5 Min: 42.7 Max: 202.9
I’m pleased with this initial overclock. Any additional tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for sharing this OC guide!
I’m using the same graphics card as you did, choosing this version because I built a mini ITX system and preferred airflow over recycling it.
I kept your original Core Clock at 210 and Memory Clock at 300, but couldn’t get the MC above 300 without instability.
I also tried your improved settings of 225 CC, but noticed tiny artifacts—small black squares—that are hard to see. Going back to 210 made it much steadier.
I also adjusted my fan curve to stay under 70°C.
Did you adjust your Core Voltage or Power & Temp Limits?
-Chris