Help with overclocking 9070xt using MSI afterburner isn't functioning properly due to a locked voltage setting.
Help with overclocking 9070xt using MSI afterburner isn't functioning properly due to a locked voltage setting.
I'm trying to exceed the 9070xt 350 watt capacity but I'm stuck on unlocking the voltage slider in MSI Afterburner. I've searched everywhere online for solutions but nothing works. Here are my specs:
CPU cooler: nzxt kraken elite
Motherboard: msi x870 e pro wifi
RAM: g skill, overclocked to around 6400 cl 36 with pbo enhanced profile
SSD/HDD: 990 evo plus 1tb
GPU: 9070xt steel legend
PSU: msi mpg 1000g
Chassis: h9 flow
OS: Windows 11 not yet activated
Monitor: tuff vg27aq3a
I built this setup specifically to push the 9070xt beyond its 350W limit. I have plenty of thermal headroom, a new M.2 motherboard with extra PCIe power for the PCIe slot, and a new MSI 5.0 1000W power supply. Please help me get this overclocked!
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To date, I haven't found any assistance for the issue I'm facing; it seems someone with a clever idea might be needed to guide me.
Everyone contributes during their own downtime, and swapping discussions won't bring you nearer to your objectives. Take your time.
When overclocking, starting with an undervolt isn't necessary. Undervolting and overclocking are on opposite ends, so attempting both at once seems unusual. After a stable overclock, it's common to lower power before stability is reached, but not reducing power first. It's important to understand the chip's limits before adjusting power settings.
Several reviewers offer special editions of Afterburner, etc., which we do not have access to. These editions provide greater control over voltages and power limits. For us, cooling is crucial; the higher the cooler temperature, the better the performance will be. Additionally, my stress testing typically lasts two weeks using a 95 blend plus looping 3D mark, rather than just an hour or two. First, return to the default settings and identify the maximum memory and core clocks independently. Next, determine the maximum memory and core clocks together. Then begin identifying the voltage offset required to maintain stable clocks. Afterward, perform the stress test and adjust until everything is fully stable.
I told them I couldn't increase the voltage past the 350 power limit, and since the MSI afterburner wasn't working properly, I tried undervolting in AMD Adrenaline software. I'm not sure how much of the discussion you've read, but I can't overclock the afterburner because it's not functioning right, so I went further by undervolting the GPU and asking it to run at a higher clock speed to check if reducing heat would allow it to perform better. I actually achieved good results, with my best 3Dmark Steel Nomad test reaching 7802.
I also mentioned that because I told the GPU to run faster at lower voltage, if it could do so it would generate less heat, which is just about stability—so I had to keep testing that balance.
I don't have access to specific performance data about overclocking the 9070 XT under gaming or benchmark conditions.
I don't recommend overclocking a 9070xt because it consumes a lot of power and might cause issues. If you're still interested, look at the thread below for possible guidance.
https://www.reddit.com/r/radeon/comments...lockbrand/