Graphics Card voltage changes
Graphics Card voltage changes
Hi there,
I've been using an MSI 1050Ti 4GB OC Edition (Single fan) for a few years. I began overclocking it about 8-9 months ago.
In MSI Afterburner the settings are:
+100MHz Core
+1000MHz Memory
This configuration runs stably around
1911MHz Core (peaking to 1934MHz at certain moments) and reaches a maximum temperature of
67°C.
There are no visual artifacts in games.
I'm not very experienced with voltage tweaks, but when the card hits 1934MHz the voltage spikes to about 1100mV. That’s within normal limits for me, though I’m worried it fluctuates rather than staying constant. When the voltage drops back to 1100mV, the clock speed also decreases to roughly
1863MHz, which causes a slight drop in frame rate.
In the General tab of Afterburner, I’ve enabled options like 'Unlock Voltage Control', 'Enable Voltage Monitoring', and 'Force Constant Voltage'. The settings under 'Unlock Voltage Control' are set to 'extended MSI'.
While the frame rate reduction shouldn’t be obvious, in Grand Theft Auto V I’m playing at the highest graphical settings possible while keeping the frame rate at 60fps (with v-sync on). My PC only manages 60fps when both voltage and clock speeds are at their peaks.
I’m seeking a way to maintain the peak voltage at 1100MHz. If this behavior is typical for the card, I’d appreciate confirmation.
If there’s anything I can’t do, please let me know.
Thanks.
Spaz
Your PSU should work just fine. However, you won't achieve higher performance from your GPU. For updating your MB BIOS, go to the "Tool" tab and verify your current version. Look online for the latest version, download it, and flash it—this process usually takes under five minutes.
Additionally, if you haven't already, you might consider overclocking other components such as RAM. You can also adjust game settings, like increasing texture quality to high or ultra and reducing anti-aliasing.
If possible, invest in a better GPU (1060 with 6GB or more) since your current one is causing significant bottlenecks. If you spot a good deal on a used model, opt for it with a warranty or a one-week test.
Hi, the card isn't receiving enough power. Try increasing your power limit. If that doesn't help, further boost your core's power slightly (keep it between 10-20 below max), and if you're already at the cap, unlock your voltage setting and raise it to 1.1 or higher. If that fails, well, you're at the maximum.
Based on what I observed, your card is a smaller version lacking 6-pin connectors for extra power, which might be the main issue. If it has these connectors but performance is still low, the problem could be with your PSU. If both are correct, unstable overclocking might be the cause. If none of these apply, it's possible your BIOS is outdated.
Zebarjadi.raouf :
The card isn't receiving enough power. Try increasing your power limit. If that doesn't help, consider overclocking your core further (keep it between 10-20 below the max), and if you're already at the limit, unlock your voltage setting and raise it to 1.1 or higher. If this still doesn't work, you're likely hitting the ceiling.
From what I observed, your card is a mini version lacking 6-pin connectors for better power draw, which might be the main issue. If it has these connectors but performance is still low, the problem could be with your PSU. If both are correct, unstable overclocking might be the cause. If none of these apply, an outdated BIOS could be the reason.
The power limit is capped at 100 percent. I've seen cards offering higher options (110%, 125% etc.), but they probably won't work with this model. Raising the core clock speed by just a few MHz will likely lead to crashes after short gaming sessions.
My PSU is a Rosewill Capstone 1000w, purchased within a year. So far, no issues have arisen from it. How can I verify if there are any PSU problems?
Motherboard is
ASRock Z97 Anniversary.
Your PSU should work just fine. It seems you won’t be able to boost performance further from your GPU. For updating your MB BIOS, go to the "Tool" tab and verify your current version. Look online for the latest release, download it, and flash if available (it usually takes under five minutes).
Additionally, if you haven’t already, you might consider overclocking other components such as RAM. You can also adjust game settings—like increasing texture quality to high or ultra—and reduce anti-aliasing.
If possible, invest in a better GPU (1060 with 6GB or more) since your current one is causing significant bottlenecks. If you spot a good used model, consider purchasing it with a warranty or a one-week trial.