GTX 960 locked at a specific base clock?
GTX 960 locked at a specific base clock?
I have a GTX 960 FTW 4GB edition graphics card. When trying to increase the clock in EVGA Precision X, it stays at a base of 1303mhz. The boost clock indicates the highest possible overclocking potential, not the actual operating frequency. It doesn’t match the expected ~1370Mhz and is not close to it.
Regarding memory and voltage, increasing them can help achieve higher clocks. Overclocking the base memory clock is a common method, though it should be done carefully. Raising the voltage can also support higher frequencies, but it carries risks if not managed properly.
When you refer to something being locked, it means it will only increase in response when under stress. A voltage boost helps the card maintain stability at faster clock speeds. You can't raise the voltage beyond safe limits without a special firmware update.
What you mean by locked is that it only increases when under load. A voltage boost helps the card run smoothly at faster clock speeds. You can't raise the voltage beyond safe limits without a custom VBIOS. This means the card won't display its capability to reach higher clock speeds—like if you set it to 1400mhz instead of 1300, it shows only 1300mhz. The "GPU Base Clock" reads 1303, but changing it to 1400 is ignored and stays at 1303. How should I adjust the voltage?