Issue with MSI Afterburner connection problems
Issue with MSI Afterburner connection problems
So I recently have been wanting to overclock my GPU since some online games(or games in general) I have been playing are not getting the frames I've been wanting to get them to. And I looked into doing this with MSI Afterburner since it seemed it was not only popular but also really good for overclocking.
So I load up Afterburner and open a tutorial for it so I can know what I'm doing. I try to follow the directions but some things are off. (The Imgur links here can be good references)
Core and memory clock numbers are different, as I have actual numbers and they have "plus" numbers
The temp limit cannot be accessed at all, but the power limit can, and it moves both power and temp limits on their screen when they do it
That's kinda about it, but also their GPU is different than mine, so I'm not sure if that is the limitation for me. But I have also tried looking up this issue, and all I could find was confusion with the new user interfaces. And I have tried going into the Afterburner settings and tweaking around with it a bit to see if anything worked, but it didn't. I even tried using the overclocking feature provided with the AMD Radeon software (since I have a Radeon GPU), but I feel like it did not do much for me, plus this seems like a good overclocking software. And any video I have found about other overclocking software(ex. GPU Tweak II) has even recommended Afterburner a bit as well.
So is it just a limitation with my GPU? Or is there a fix to do that I am missing?
Links:
My Afterburner:
https://imgur.com/lQLuJEr
View: https://i.imgur.com/lQLuJEr.png
Their Afterburner:
https://imgur.com/wh8Zoy0
View: https://i.imgur.com/wh8Zoy0.png
Screenshot source of "Their Afterburner"; Tutorial I've been trying to use:
View: https://youtu.be/wEhlKK5qKXo
PC Specs of my computer from a benchmark test I recently did:
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53302096
I'm aiming for more than steady 30fps, maybe even smoother on my 144hz screen. The goal is to reach at least a good frame rate.
Well, you're unlikely to significantly boost your FPS by only slightly increasing your GPU's performance. (It seems like you're aiming for a 2000MHz boost clock.)
Check out this article for performance expectations. You might want to confirm your monitor's resolution, likely around 1080p. Remember, these benchmarks aren't meant for online or multiplayer games. If your GPU isn't matching the benchmark results (like the one using a 9900K), let us know.
My work with Afterburner and Wattman for boosting the Navi GPU's performance shows that Wattman offers more suitable tools for this task. Initially, it’s the sole method (I’m certain of it) to activate SAM at the driver level. Secondly, Navi supports both high and low clock speeds. Adjusting just the high clock causes the low clock to settle at its minimum value. I’m uncertain about its exact function, but increasing both clocks—though significantly lower—produces more consistent overclock results for both my current 6800XT and the previous 5700/XT models. The effect is especially noticeable with the 6800XT, where the low clock should stay within 100-200Mhz of the high clock for optimal stability. Only Wattman provides a low clock adjustment feature; Afterburner merely keeps the lowest possible low clock setting. I expected different behavior since my 6800 XT is an MSI partner card and AB is their official GPU tuning solution. AB remains the top in-game monitoring overlay, even with RivaTuner.
Additionally, I’ve realized that attempting to use both tools at once for overclocking isn’t advisable—think you’ll achieve the best results from each. Wow, that’s confusing!
Finally, the only reliable way I know to maintain a steady frame rate is to use a card that’s significantly more powerful than your game, resolution, and settings. Then set an FPS limiter well below its maximum capacity. This is my approach with the 6800 XT: I play at 1440p with an 75FPS limit, which keeps everything smooth even in Cyberpunk, ultra settings, with ray tracing and FSR1.0 Ultra Quality. Even with racing fans, it stays cool. A less demanding game (like Sniper Elite 5) allows the GPU to run cooler and quieter, even without FSR enabled.