GPU core clock issue
GPU core clock issue
Hi Guys,
Ive been noticing that my core clock isn't constantly maxed out when I game etc.
Some info :
i7 7700k @ 4.6ghz @ 1.90 v
16 gig 3200 mhz g skill trident at the default XMP profile
Asus gtx 1060 strixx 6gb
ssd
750 W seasonic focus gold PSU
Now i've overclocked my 1060 to :
Core volatge + 0
Power limit 116%
Temp limit 92
Core clock + 190
Mem clock + 555
in windows ive set my energy plan to performance mode
nvidia control panel 3d settings to prefer maximum performance
so up until a month or two back i would get constant 2088 mhz with +190 and no extra voltage
I could also easily get 2114mhz with a +203 on my core clock and core voltage maxed out...
(i once got upto a 2140 orso just to see what cld be done...)
recently I been seeing my core clock dip from 2088 to 2076, back to 2088 , etc etc. sometimes dipping down to 2050 or 2025 ...
For clarity... im happy with 2063 or whatever.. doesnt really mattre to me... but... this inconsistency is bugging the shit out of me...
question being.... what is up with this ? hahaha
A clarification of this would help me ... im losing my mind trouble shooting lol.
second question : is it safe to max out core voltage in msi afterburner ? I'm not a fan of pushing this... but ive read a bunch of stuff that since the BIOS is limited by nvidia ... i shld feel free to max out in AB ??
Thnks in advance !
The variation comes from the GPU boost feature. It's similar to a factory modification that you can't fully control. You might be able to adjust the boost in MSI AB, but the maximum increase is limited and you have little control over it. Essentially, the boost depends on temperatures, which weren't mentioned in your question. The card will push as high as possible within its thermal limits. You could try improving the environment—like raising the case fan speeds or adding more fans—to help maintain higher boosts longer. Regarding troubleshooting, it seems you're not making progress because nothing appears to be wrong.