is this normal ?
is this normal ?
Hi everyone, hope you all have a great day.
My specs are: EVGA GXT 960 SSC, i5 6600K at 3.50 GHz.
The question is: Can I safely overclock my GPU? I mean, there are many versions of the GTX 960, and mine is SSC. Does this mean I can overclock it safely, or is the factory already optimized for better performance compared to other GTX 960 models?
MSI AFTER burn info says: 1277 MHZ, 3505 MHZ.
I haven't overclocked anything since I got it.
Thanks in advance! 😀
masterfalcon3000 :
the constant_99 explanation is clear. ssc stands for super-super clocked, and it’s just below what you think. this indicates the card was factory overclocked by EVGA and has been verified for stability at those speeds.
the ssc implies it’s already factory-optimized, but you can still manually adjust it. just keep increasing the core clock and memory clock until you find a balance between performance and stability—so games run smoothly without crashes, even in normal temperatures.
i really value your advice... would you mind giving some guidance on how much to boost the core and memory clocks? It sounds like a challenging task, especially since every GPU behaves differently. my machine is a 1050ti, which doesn’t need a pin connector, so the available overclocking headroom is quite good.
Yes, you're right. SSC stands for super-super clocked and is one below FTW. It means the card is factory overclocked by EVGA and has been checked for stability at those speeds.
The SSC indicates it's already factory-OCed, but you can still manually adjust it to get better performance. Just keep overclocking until you find the balance between speed and stability—so you can play games smoothly without crashes, even in normal temperatures.
constantine_99 :
yes u can
SSC stands for super-super clocked and is one below FTW. This indicates the card is factory overclocked by EVGA and has been verified for stability at those speeds.
the SSC implies it's already factory-OCed, but you can still manually adjust it.
just increase the overclock until you find the balance between performance and stability—so games run smoothly without crashes, even in normal temperatures.
i really appreciate your advice... could you suggest how much to raise the core clock and memory clock for safe use over the next three years?
masterfalcon3000 :
constantine_99 :
yes u can
SSC stands for super-super clocked and is one below FTW. This indicates the card is factory overclocked by EVGA and has been verified for stability at those speeds.
the SSC implies it's already factory-OCed, but you can still adjust it manually if needed.
just push it a bit until you hit the ideal balance between performance and stability—so you can play games smoothly without crashes, even in normal temperatures.
i really value your advice... would you mind giving some guidance on how much to boost the core clock and memory clock? Making sure it stays safe for about three years is a big ask.
it’s quite challenging, especially since every GPU behaves differently. My machine is just an 1050ti, which doesn’t need a pin connector, so the available overclocking room is limited.
there’s also the silicon lottery involved.
my recommendation would be to increase it gradually—maybe in steps of 50 or 100—to see what works best.