How do I overclock my GPU?
How do I overclock my GPU?
So I just built a gaming PC and I’m trying to boost my GPU’s performance beyond its limits. I’m not very experienced with overclocking, but I want to learn the right way. I have an EVGA 1060 with 6GB of SCC memory and a 16GB DDR4 RAM setup on a Z370-H motherboard from Asus. Right now I’m using MSI afterburner for this purpose, but I’m completely unsure how to proceed. Please help me out!
Check this out In short, you aim to boost the core and memory clocks until you hit instability. If your temperatures stay below 70-75°C, you can slightly raise the voltage for better stability. At faster speeds, the GPU demands more power, which usually requires higher voltage. As a beginner, don’t immediately adjust voltages—overclock with stock settings first and stress-test to verify stability. Here are some video guides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUEMS-B1Siw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNsMBzaysMQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA_l5-HDel4
I'm sorry to say, SSC stands for Superclocked, and it was already originally designed by EVGA to achieve a stronger performance.
If you wish to optimize further, consider these steps:
1. Raise the GPU power limit to its maximum, typically around 120%.
2. Gradually increase the GPU core step by increments of 25 MHz or 50 MHz.
3. Boost the GPU memory incrementally by 100 MHz for stability testing.
4. Run it on a stress test tool like Furmark to verify consistent performance.
Check this out In short, you aim to boost the core and memory clocks until you hit instability. If your temperatures stay below 70-75°C, you can slightly increase the voltage for better stability. At higher speeds, the GPU demands more power, which usually requires a higher voltage. As a beginner, don’t immediately adjust voltages—overclock with stock settings first and stress-test to verify stability. Here are some video guides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUEMS-B1Siw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNsMBzaysMQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA_l5-HDel4
1. Set up EVGA Precision.
2. Raise power limit to 120.
3. Adjust GPU Clock to +120 (Stable) or +130 (may not be stable).
4. Change Memory Clock to +230 (Stable), +260 (higher temps still stable) or +280 (60% stable).
5. Perform a stress test lasting 30 minutes to an hour, then verify GPU temperatures on Precision to ensure they don’t exceed 65°C.
Executing this test for such duration helps confirm the stability of the new settings.
Stop referencing numbers for OC.
GPU doesn't require a 30-minute+ stress test; it's not about CPU performance.
Open MSI Afterburner, download and run UNIGINE Valley or Heaven on Ultra.
Max your power limit (450W+ PSU needed).
Boost your core clock by 25+ at a time while watching the benchmark until you see artifacts—like strange lines or colors—or your driver crashes. Adjust accordingly compared to your previous settings.
Sample core clock progression: +25 > ... > +150 > artifact > +125 > ... > +135 (keep it 25 or lower than max).
Repeat the same process for Memory (50 or more below max).
Save your profile.
Avoid checking 'apply overclocking' at startup.
Maintain temperatures under 85°C; if you exceed or hover near it, add a fan near the GPU in your case.