Ideal configurations for 970 overclocking
Ideal configurations for 970 overclocking
your core voltage is set to +0, power limit at 100, core clock at +170, memory clock at +358, and fan speed is on auto. you've overclocked your i5 devils canyon stock to 4.0. any advice or concerns?
OGSchutz :
factory100023 :
OGSchutz :
I'm checking my core voltage at +0, power limit at 100, core clock at +170, memory clock at +358, and fan speed set to auto. I've also overclocked my CPU—it's an i5 devils canyon stock model, running at 3.54 and now at 4.0. Any advice or issues?
What power supply are you using?
You should increase your power limit to avoid throttling.
Gradually raise the clock speeds, increasing by about one-third of MHA each time, and test a game for 10 minutes after each change. If you notice artifacts or driver crashes, boost the voltage slightly. Make sure you're comfortable using the utility and avoid accidentally setting the voltage too low, which could damage your GPU.
I have this product:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817438017
I owned a GTX 970 with 2GB RAM before and performed fur tests. Slowly increased the overclock and observed any artifacts during testing.
http://www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur/
Notice that not all cards perform identically and won't reach the same high overclocks, even though they're from the same brand.
i had a gtx 970 with 2gb before and tried fur test. slowly increased the clock and looked for any artifacts during testing.
http://www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur/
you'll notice not all cards perform the same, so they don't all get overclocked to the same high level even if they're from the same brand.
a 2gb 970? That seems like a mistake, right?
OGSchutz:
I have my core voltage at +0, power limit at 100, core clock at +170, memory clock at +358, and fan speed set to auto. I also overclocked my CPU, which is a i5 devils canyon stock 3.54, and it's now at 4.0. Any advice or issues you have?
What PSU are you using?
You should increase your power limit to avoid throttling.
Raise the clock speeds gradually, testing at about one-third of MHA per adjustment, and run a game for 10 minutes after each change. If you notice artifacts or driver crashes, slightly increase the voltage. Make sure you understand how to use the utility and avoid accidentally setting the voltage too low, which could damage your GPU.
Factory100023 :
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My core voltage is set to +0, power limit at 100, core clock at +170, memory clock at +358, and fan speed is on auto. I also boosted my CPU overclocking from i5 devils canyon stock to 4.0. Any advice or issues?
What power supply are you using?
You should increase your power limit to avoid throttling.
Gradually raise the clock speeds, starting at 1/3 MHz and testing after each adjustment. After each change, run a game for about 10 minutes. If you notice artifacts or driver crashes, consider slightly increasing the voltage. Make sure you understand how to use the utility and avoid accidentally setting the voltage too low, which could damage your GPU.
I have this model:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817438017
Sometimes I encounter errors while streaming games, causing my GPU to freeze or crash. What could be the reason?
Also, when playing demanding games, my core clock reaches around 1500 MHz. Is this normal and a concern?
OGSchutz :
factory100023 :
I have my core voltage at +0, power limit at 100, core clock at +170, memory clock at +358, and fan speed set to auto. I also overclocked my CPU; it's an i5 devils canyon stock model with a base of 3.54, now it's at 4.0. Any advice or issues you see?
What power supply are you using?
You should increase your power limit to avoid throttling.
Gradually raise the clock speeds, increasing by one-third of the MHA each time, and test a game for 10 minutes after each adjustment. If you notice artifacts or driver crashes, consider slightly raising the voltage. Make sure you understand how to use the utility and avoid accidentally setting the voltage too low, which could damage your GPU.
I have this product: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817438017
Sometimes I encounter errors while streaming games, causing my GPU to freeze or crash. Why does this happen?
Also, when playing demanding games, my core clock reaches around 1500 MHz. Is that normal?
No, a boost of up to 1500 MHz isn't an issue. Some models in the 970s can hit 1.5GHz without increasing voltage! Congratulations, you've won the silicon lottery!
The occasional errors and crashes might stem from something other than the GPU. Please check for RAM issues first. Otherwise, a small voltage increase could be safe unless it's affecting the GPU.
factory100023 :
onehans1982 :
i had a gtx 970 with 2gb before and tried fur test. slowly increased overclock and looked for artifacts during testing.
http://www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur/
you'll notice not all cards perform the same, so they don't all get overclocked to the same high level even if they're from the same brand.
a 2gb 970? That's a bit confusing. i probably got tricked and it wasn't really a 970.
oh wow, i thought it was my old 770 lol, sorry about that!
factory100023 :
OGSchutz :
i’m checking my settings: core voltage is +0, power limit at 100, core clock at +170, memory clock at +358, and fan speed set to auto. I’ve boosted my CPU to 4.0 from the stock 3.54 i5 devils canyon model. Any advice or issues?
What power supply are you using?
You might want to raise your power limit to avoid throttling.
Gradually increase clock speeds, starting at 1/3 Mhz and testing after each change for about 10 minutes while running a game. If you notice artifacts or driver crashes, consider slightly increasing the voltage. Make sure you’re comfortable using the utility and avoid accidentally setting it too low, which could damage your GPU.
I’ve found this product: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817438017
Sometimes I experience errors during streaming or when playing intense games, especially with a core clock reaching 1500 MHz. That’s fine—some boards can hit 1.5GHz at 970 MHz without extra voltage.
The occasional crashes or freezes could point to RAM issues rather than the GPU itself. If problems persist, try increasing the voltage slightly just to rule it out.
What’s a suitable starting core voltage to begin with?
OGSchutz :
factory100023 :
OGSchutz :
I’m checking my settings: core voltage is +0, power limit is 100, core clock is +170, memory clock is +358, and the fan is set to auto. I’ve overclocked my CPU, which is a stock i5 model, to 4.0. Any advice or issues you have?
What power supply are you using?
You might want to increase your power limit to avoid throttling.
Gradually raise the clock speeds, starting at 1/3 MHz per step and testing with a game for 10 minutes after each change. If you notice artifacts or driver crashes, consider slightly increasing the voltage. Make sure you’re familiar with the utility and avoid accidentally setting the voltage too low, which could damage your GPU.
I’ve found this product: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817438017
Sometimes I encounter errors during streaming or when playing intense games, where my GPU freezes or crashes. Why is that happening?
Also, with core clocks reaching up to 1500 MHz in some games, is that normal?
No, a boost to 1500 MHz isn’t an issue. Many models can hit 1.5GHz at around 970V! Great job! You’ve got a lucky chip!
The occasional crashes or freezes could point to something other than the GPU itself. Let’s troubleshoot further—check RAM errors first. If problems persist, increase the voltage slightly just in case it’s the GPU.
What base core voltage should I start with?
It depends on your specific model; higher voltages are possible but not recommended. Rest assured, the stock BIOS won’t harm your card.
Which 970 do you own? The STRIX and a few others cap at 1.212V at the VRM and won’t support voltage increases even with a BIOS upgrade.