How far can I overclock it?
How far can I overclock it?
Hello everyone, I own a GTX 1060 with 3GB RAM but have an Intel X4 860K processor with the stock cooler. I'm planning to overclock it and wanted to know how much further I can push it and whether it's a good idea. Also, my PSU is only 400W.
I own the 1060 3GB and can only increase its core speed to 100MHz. Going higher causes crashes regardless of voltage settings.
Your system might handle more overclocking, or it may not support it at all because of manufacturing flaws in the chip. The same applies to the CPU—it could either work well or not overclock much.
It's uncommon for a chip to be completely unresponsive, so I don't have major worries.
With an AMD processor and standard cooler, you'll produce a lot of heat. If you plan to boost performance, consider an aftermarket cooler like the Master 212 EVO.
Using a 400W power supply means raising voltages isn't advised; instead, focus on adjusting multipliers. There simply won't be enough power...
I own the 1060 3GB and can only increase its core frequency to 100MHz. Any higher and it fails regardless of voltage.
Others might be able to push it further, or it may not even be possible at all because of manufacturing flaws in the chip. The same applies to the CPU—it could either overclock significantly or not at all.
It's uncommon for a chip to be completely unresponsive, so I don't have major worries.
With an AMD processor and a standard cooler, you'll produce a lot of heat. If you plan to boost performance, consider using an aftermarket cooler; a master 212 EVO should suffice.
For a 400W power supply, increasing voltages isn't advised—just boosting the multipliers would be better. You'd need at least a 500W PSU for that.