Is Nvidia Auto OC secure?
Is Nvidia Auto OC secure?
I own an EVGA Rtx 2060 SC ultra. I'm planning to overclock it but, as it's my first on GPUs, I don't want to risk damaging anything. I've heard about EVGA Precision1x and think NVidia might be simpler. Can I reduce the temperature cap in NVIDIA Auto OC to something like 75 or 83°C? I don't want it to get too hot, and I'd like my card to last longer. Right now, temperatures max out at 75°C with clocks going from 1350 to 1950 during gaming. I'm curious if I can improve the GPU's power efficiency to balance the bottleneck between my i7 9700K @4.9GHz and boost overall performance. Temperatures during stress tests are currently around 77°C for the CPU, 75°C for the GPU, using a Coolermaster ML240L liquid cooler with six case fans and a radiator.
Currently, many applications rely on NVIDIA's own scanning API. This means the choice of tool becomes irrelevant. Setting a temperature threshold below the standard will reduce efficiency, since NVIDIA GPUs aim to operate at maximum speed until they reach thermal or power constraints.
Is the 83C problematic for extended use? Could the GPU eventually overcome that 83C temperature threshold?
No, but it's close to the upper limit of what you should aim for (85C max). It's a straightforward question to answer. Are the fans running at 100% speed at 83°C, or do you notice frequency drops around this temperature?
The card is built to operate at high temperatures for extended durations, matching the warranty period. By intention? No. Typically, most cards cease attempting to increase performance once temperatures reach 80-85°C. Exceeding this indicates an issue with the cooling system on the video card or the computer.
The 2000rpm setting is extremely high and generates a lot of noise. Reaching a 70C target must be very demanding. Being too pushy about lowering the temperature limit from 70C to 80C? If it's already hitting 83C at 2000rpm, it means you've hit the cooling capacity of the card. You'd need to either cut down voltages (which lowers power use and heat) or enhance case airflow if you want to push higher frequencies.