GTX 1070 MSI Gaming X 8G Overclocking
GTX 1070 MSI Gaming X 8G Overclocking
I watched some YouTube videos and followed the beginner recommendations.
Core Voltage : 100%
Power Limit: 120%
Core Clock: +200 (Error)
Memory Clock: +400/500/600 (Error)
Fan Curve: Check
Fan Speed: 65%
After some lag spikes and crashes (no artifact issues) in the Valley Benchmark, I gradually reduced it to:
Core Voltage : 100%
Power Limit: 120%
Core Clock: +150
Memory Clock: +350
Fan Curve: Check
Fan Speed: 65%
This performs well with no crashes or unusual behavior. Then I tested a few more parameters.
Core Voltage : 0%
Power Limit: 115%
Core Clock: +150
Memory Clock: +350
Fan Curve: Check
Fan Speed: 65%
It gives the same outcome as before. Both tests lasted at least an hour.
My question is: Why can't I push it higher? These settings also function with 0% Core Voltage. Shouldn't that extra voltage provide more room for overclocking?
A Gamer shared their experience about adjusting settings. They mentioned achieving good performance with specific gains but noted that benchmarks showed lower results compared to other configurations. They discussed trying different clock speeds versus memory speeds and mentioned keeping an eye on temperatures, staying within a safe range of around 70 degrees. They also asked about the safety of overclocking today, ideal settings for continuous overclocking, and how graphics cards, especially Nvidia models, handle stability.
Core voltage and power limits should always be adjusted to their highest values when temperatures permit (provided you're not exceeding 80ºC). However, it's wise to begin by boosting the memory first or the GPU before making changes. If you start with the VRAM clock, raise it gradually in 25 steps until instability appears—typically a minute of instability indicates a problem. If further increases cause crashes, revert to the previous setting and test again. Once stable, increase the GPU clock in 25Mhz increments until you reach stability, then adjust accordingly.
Test both approaches: first try overclocking the GPU, then the VRAM. Compare results. Benchmark thoroughly before deciding.
This method helps avoid issues caused by simultaneous overclocking. Memory and GPU clocks can affect performance differently depending on the hardware. I recommend experimenting through trial and error since not all GPUs or memory modules behave identically.
Hope this clarifies your process!
I followed your instructions. I can achieve a +200 boost on core and a +400 boost on memory. When I test it, it underperforms compared to the +150 / +350 configuration. My performance remains stable, but the maximum temperature stays at 70 Degrees. I'm checking if using fewer clock cycles with lower memory speed might help.
A Gamer shared their experience. They achieved good results with +200 on core and +400 on memory, but performance was lower than expected at +150 / +350 settings. Temperatures stayed within normal range, around 70 degrees. They are experimenting to see if reducing clock speed while increasing memory speed improves results.
A Gamer shared their experience of achieving better performance by adjusting core and memory speeds, though benchmarks showed lower results than expected. They noted stable temperatures around 70 degrees and are exploring faster clock speeds with slower memory. They also asked about the safety of overclocking today and what settings work best for continuous overclocking.
A Gamer shared their experience about adjusting settings. They found that certain changes improved performance but led to worse benchmark results compared to other configurations. They mentioned trying different clock speeds and memory speeds, noting a maximum temperature of 70 degrees. They're exploring if lower clock speeds with higher memory speeds might work better. The post also includes two questions about the safety of overclocking and suitable settings for continuous overclocking.