Is this an effective overclock for your GTX 1070?
Is this an effective overclock for your GTX 1070?
Hello, I own a GTX 1070 Founders Edition that I've overclocked to 220MHz on core clock and 500MHz on memory clock. I haven't adjusted the voltage beyond normal overclocking settings, and I'm unsure whether to push the power limit or not. Could you explain what the power limit slider does and whether setting it to maximum with an overclock would improve performance?
Yes, you aim to reach the maximum power setting. This ensures the cards won't slow down significantly once they hit the power caps. This isn't related to voltage adjustments—changing it could shorten the card's life. Still, increasing the power limit slider is acceptable.
A 500Mhz RAM speed appears reasonable. However, you're nearing the threshold. If you don’t notice any glitches or unusual colors, it should be okay. Concerning the +220Mhz frequency, it seems on the higher side. This largely depends on the specific card. It’s worth checking how stable the clock rate is during games; significant fluctuations might warrant lowering the overclock slightly.
Yes, you aim to reach the maximum power setting. This ensures the cards won't slow down significantly once it hits the power caps. This isn't related to voltage adjustments—changing it could shorten the card's life. Still, setting the power limit high is acceptable.
A 500Mhz RAM speed appears reasonable and within range. However, you're nearing the upper bound. If you don’t notice any glitches or unusual colors, it should be okay. Concerning the +220Mhz frequency, it seems on the higher side. This largely depends on the specific card model. It’s worth monitoring how stable the clock rate is during games; significant fluctuations might indicate a need to lower the overclock slightly for better consistency. Adjusting to a lower core overclock could yield more stable and consistent results thanks to Nvidia Boost 3.0 behavior. Experiment with different settings to find the optimal clock rate during gameplay.