Graphics card voltage
Graphics card voltage
I started overcloaking 5-6 days ago and I’m not very familiar with this process. I turned on all settings except core voltage since I’m unsure of its function. The afterburner menu is set to the MSI standard, which suggests it won’t damage my GPU, right? However, the main question is whether it improves core cooling and if I can increase the speed without causing driver issues. My GPU is an MSI GeForce GTX 1070 QuickSilver OC, which can handle up to 120mV.
The latest Nvidia GPUs are voltage locked. Even when you increase the settings to 100%, they won't exceed the voltage defined by the BIOS. This prevents any damage. If you aim to overclock, follow these steps:
0. Install MSI Afterburner
0. Download and run UNIGINE Valley on Ultra+
Windowed. Other benchmarking methods also work.
1. Set your power limit. (Needs a strong PSU)
2. Raise your core clock by 50+ at a time while watching for artifacts—such as strange lines or colors—or driver crashes or freezes. Adjust accordingly compared to your earlier settings. Example Core clock: ... > +150 > artifact > ... > +145 > no artifact > +120 (Keep it 25 or below max)
3. Repeat the same process for Memory...
The latest Nvidia GPUs are voltage locked. Even when increased to 100%, they won't exceed the voltage defined by the BIOS. This prevents any damage. For overclocking, follow these steps:
0. Install MSI Afterburner
0. Download and run UNIGINE Valley on Ultra+ Windowed. Other benchmarks also work.
1. Set your power limit. (Needs a strong PSU)
2. Raise your core clock by 50+ at intervals, monitoring for artifacts or crashes. Adjust based on previous settings. Example: ... > +150 > artifact > ... > +145 > no artifact > +120 (Keep below max 25)
3. Repeat the process for memory (50 or more below max)
4. Save your profile
5. Avoid applying overclocking at startup; test after a while.
Maintain temperatures under 80°C. If they rise, add a fan or change paste settings.
Zebarjadi.raouf shares insights on using the latest Nvidia GPUs. They note that these GPUs are voltage locked, meaning even at maximum settings, they won't exceed the voltage limits set by the BIOS. This prevents any damage. For overclocking, follow these steps:
1. Install MSI Afterburner.
2. Download and run UNIGINE Valley on Ultra+
Windowed. Other benchmarking tools also work.
3. Raise your power limit (needs a good PSU).
4. Increase core clock by 50+ at a time while watching for artifacts or crashes. Adjust until you reach the desired setting, aiming for around 25% below the max.
5. Repeat the same process for memory, keeping it 50 or more below the max.
6. Save your profile.
7. Avoid checking overclocking at startup; test after some days.
Maintain temperatures under 80°C. If you notice overheating, add a fan nearby or change the paste.
So if i increase the voltage I will be able to have bigger core clock without crashing the gpu ,than with no voltage overcloak?
Zebarjadi.raouf shares insights on using the latest Nvidia GPUs. They note that these GPUs are voltage locked—raising the voltage beyond BIOS limits won’t cause damage. Overclocking involves specific steps: first install MSI Afterburner, then download and run UNIGINE Valley on Ultra+ with a window. Adjust power limits, increase core clock gradually while monitoring for artifacts or crashes, aiming for a stable setting around 25% below the max. Memory should also be optimized similarly. Maintain temperatures under 80°C; if overheating occurs, add a fan or adjust paste settings.
Zebarjadi.raouf shares insights on using the latest Nvidia GPUs. They note these graphics are voltage locked, meaning even at maximum settings, they won't exceed the BIOS-defined voltage, preventing damage. For overclocking, follow these steps: install MSI Afterburner, download and run UNIGINE Valley on Ultra+ with Windows 10 Ultimate. Adjust your power limit using a good PSU, then increase core clock by increments of 50 or more until artifacts appear, noting the artifact levels. Repeat for memory, keeping it 50 or below the max. Save your profile afterward. Avoid checking overclocking at startup; test after some days. Maintain temperatures under 80°C—add a fan or change paste if temps rise.
If you raise the voltage, you should be able to run a larger core clock without causing a GPU crash, compared to without any voltage overcloaking. You can test it. Just make sure to keep things cool.