Issues with Gigabyte Xtreme edition 980ti overclocking have been reported.
Issues with Gigabyte Xtreme edition 980ti overclocking have been reported.
So many people know about a simple GPU overclock process. You typically use a benchmarking tool (like Heaven) and have MSI afterburner nearby while it runs, adjusting settings step by step. But I came across an issue where I experienced a couple of freezes. Then I kept increasing the core voltage by +10 mV and the core clock speed by +10 MHz. Keep in mind my memory stayed stable at 7800 MHz, which was the target setting. My concern is that after reaching a certain level in boosting the card's performance, it froze again. After rebooting, a small bubble cloud appeared on the bottom right of the screen, indicating a driver problem. I checked the drivers as of April 1, 2016, and they were up to date through GeForce Experience, but I’m still unsure what happened. Any advice would be really helpful.
If the graphics card driver stopped working, a reboot might be necessary for it to load properly again. This will let the overclocking tool manage the graphics card effectively once more. I've experienced this situation before.
If that doesn't resolve the issue, you may need to remove and reinstall your graphics card drivers (in the installer, select Advanced and opt for Clean Install). This has been required for me as well.
Carson Simester explains his experience with GPU overclocking. He describes using a benchmarker and adjusting settings while MSI after burner was running nearby. He mentions encountering two freezes, then increasing core voltage by +10 mV and +10 MHz to the core clock. He notes that his memory remained stable at 7800 MHz during this process. After reaching a certain point, he experienced another freeze, which triggered a pop-up message about drivers. Despite changing speeds and pressing apply, the GPU remained stuck at stock settings. He checked the drivers on 01/04/2016 and confirmed they were up to date via GeForce Experience, but still sought advice. He also suggests the possibility of a double BIOS and recommends trying another BIOS if applicable.
If the graphics card driver stopped working, a reboot might be necessary for it to load properly again. This will let the overclocking tool manage the graphics card effectively once more. I've experienced this situation before.
If that doesn't resolve the issue, you may need to remove and reinstall your graphics card drivers (select Advanced in the installer and opt for a Clean Install). This has also been my experience.