I struggle to increase performance beyond the default settings.
I struggle to increase performance beyond the default settings.
So according to the title, I just can't overclock and I'm not sure why. First, my GPU:
It's a GTX 1070 from Asus Strix. So temperatures aren't the issue. I'm using MSI AfterBurner. Even though I increase the core clock, it doesn't really help much. The GPU only reaches 1506MHz. I don't think that's the main problem. I also see very low FPS for the games I've purchased. I'm checking what FPS I should expect at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440 resolution, while my monitor and game are set to 1280x1024 (I'm planning to buy a new one soon). What am I doing wrong? How can I overclock the GPU given that I'm seeing low FPS?
Now, my CPU:
I7 6700K installed in the MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon. Cooled by a Deepcool Maelstrom 240t. Temperatures aren't the issue either, because the CPU stays around 50-60 degrees. The motherboard should support overclocking. The PSU is a Superflippy Leadex silver 650W, so that's not the problem. The motherboard doesn't allow overclocking, as the BIOS doesn't have any multiplier settings. I'm wondering what's wrong here? I mean, it automatically sets the CPU to 4.4GHz constantly, but I'd like to push it a bit higher since it's a K-core processor.
Have you seen any YouTube videos about overclocking the 6700k or gtx1070? There aren't many good ones for these components. In reality, trying to overclock these high-end parts won't significantly improve your gaming performance at 1080p unless you're using a 144hz monitor. If you're seeing much lower FPS compared to others with similar hardware, it might mean your gtx1070 is faulty and you should return it for replacement.
Have you checked any YouTube videos about overclocking the 6700k or GTX1070? There aren't many good ones for these specific parts. In reality, overclocking these high-end components won't significantly improve your gaming performance at 1080p unless you're using a 144Hz monitor. If you're seeing much lower FPS than others with similar parts, it might mean your GTX1070 is faulty—you should consider sending it back for replacement.