GTX 1060 overclocking inquiries (100% voltage, temperature limits, maximum memory frequency)

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LordRoyalty
Junior Member

08-20-2016, 07:47 PM

I received a new Gainward Phoenix GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM and applied their OC software. I'm wondering if I should raise the memory capacity beyond 4600, as I worry about damaging the VRM from high temperatures and can't accurately measure them. Should I also enable the "GPU Over Voltage" at full capacity? What are the safe temperature limits? Currently, I have set it to 2100 cores with a boost to 2300 due to Nvidia's GPU Boost 3.0, memory at 4600, temperatures ranging between 76 and 81°C during full load, and fan speeds between 60 and 70%.

LordRoyalty

08-20-2016, 07:47 PM #1

Kirrafe
Junior Member

08-20-2016, 07:59 PM

Increasing the voltage allows for faster clock speeds. Setting an excessively high voltage on the card is risky and requires significant modifications, so push it as much as possible.

Kirrafe

08-20-2016, 07:59 PM #2

Increasing the voltage allows for faster clock speeds. Setting an excessively high voltage on the card is risky and requires significant modifications, so push it as much as possible.

_Logic_301_
Junior Member

08-20-2016, 08:55 PM

You won't put your cards VRM at high risk unless you significantly raise the power limit. Because this requires a custom BIOS, feel free to tweak the software settings—there are many built-in safeguards now, and the card will automatically reduce speed and voltage if the real current goes beyond a set threshold.

_Logic_301_

08-20-2016, 08:55 PM #3

serviliano111
Member

08-20-2016, 10:20 PM

Please let me know what you'd like to discuss regarding the GPU Voltage.

serviliano111

08-20-2016, 10:20 PM #4

Please let me know what you'd like to discuss regarding the GPU Voltage.

Streiyn
Posting Freak

768

08-24-2016, 10:03 PM

I think Pascal is restricted to a maximum of 1.25V, which I’d aim for to get the best headroom, though the video BIOS could set a stricter limit. Maybe a user with a 1060 could offer some insight?

Streiyn

08-24-2016, 10:03 PM #5

I think Pascal is restricted to a maximum of 1.25V, which I’d aim for to get the best headroom, though the video BIOS could set a stricter limit. Maybe a user with a 1060 could offer some insight?

Zockerboy_05
Junior Member

08-26-2016, 12:23 PM

Anyone with an 1060 ownership can share their thoughts.

Zockerboy_05

08-26-2016, 12:23 PM #6

Anyone with an 1060 ownership can share their thoughts.

irock13198
Junior Member

08-27-2016, 11:10 PM

Bumpp

irock13198

08-27-2016, 11:10 PM #7

Bumpp

csdunn
Junior Member

08-28-2016, 05:27 AM

Increasing the voltage allows for faster clock speeds. Setting an excessively high voltage on the card is risky and requires significant modifications, so push it as much as possible.

csdunn

08-28-2016, 05:27 AM #8

Increasing the voltage allows for faster clock speeds. Setting an excessively high voltage on the card is risky and requires significant modifications, so push it as much as possible.