Gigabyte gtx 960 4gb Windforce and artifacts
Gigabyte gtx 960 4gb Windforce and artifacts
Hi.
I'm just starting out with overclocking, so please don't judge me. I've watched a few videos and got the idea to try overclocking my GPU: Gigabyte GTX 960 4GB Windforce GV-N960WF2OC-4GD revision 1.1. Everything worked fine but sometimes I see weird red spots in games or dark lines. Example (not my own footage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsr8n1lwWk8 I read comments suggesting I went too far with overclocking or increased core voltage. What should I do?
My changes: https://imageshack.com/a/img922/4194/E7MvrJ.png https://imageshack.com/a/img924/3779/fLucKa.png
Thanks for any help.
A basic golden guideline when overclocking
Don’t adjust voltage unless you’re certain of what you’re doing!
In general, raise frequency gradually—typically by 10 to 20 MHz—not impulsively, and only by about 125 MHz. The same applies to VRAM.
If you need to fix the issue,
restore all settings back to defaults, then slightly boost core and VRAM frequencies while keeping them stable. Avoid altering voltage first; understand its impact before making changes. Improper adjustments can quickly shorten the lifespan of your graphics card.
A basic golden guideline when overclocking
Don’t alter voltage unless you’re certain of the outcome!
In general, boost frequency gradually—typically by 10 to 20 MHz—not in large jumps. Similarly, adjust VRAM in modest increments and verify stability. Avoid changing voltages; understand their impact first. Small changes help prevent damage to your graphics card.