Looking for assistance with boosting your new computer's performance?
Looking for assistance with boosting your new computer's performance?
Hey everyone, welcome! I'm just starting out with overclocking and have recently assembled a new PC. Here are my current specs:
CPU: Intel Core i9-7960X, 16-core, 2.80GHz, 22MB Intel Smart Cache, LGA2066, Quad Channels
Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E ATX with RGB, 802.11ac, USB 3.1, multiple PCIe slots
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 HYBRID GAMING iCX, 11GB GDDR5X
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair RMx RM1000X, Gold-certified, fully modular and quiet
Memory: 32GB (8GBx4) RGB Lightning DDR4/3200MHz module from Corsair Vengeance RGB
Cooling: NZXT Kraken X52 with RGB, copper cold plate, dual fans for strong cooling
CS Fan: 3x 120mm Corsair LL Series fans with RGB, PWM control and lighting node
Appreciate any advice!
I suggest you only boost the GPU performance and keep the rest untouched, since the GPU will likely become the limiting factor (Even Titan will struggle with them, at least during gaming).
GPU OC instructions:
1. Install MSI Afterburner
2. Download and launch UNIGINE Valley on Ultra
3. Set your power limit to the maximum. (Your PSU should have ample capacity)
4. Raise your core clock by 50 at a time, monitoring UNIGINE benchmarks for artifacts (unusual lines or colors) or driver crashes. Adjust accordingly compared to your prior settings.
- Example core clock progression: +50 > ... > +150 > artifact > +125 > ...
5. Repeat the same process for Memory (50 or more below max)
6. Save your changes...
I suggest you only adjust the GPU speed and leave the others untouched since they aren't necessary—they'll cause a bottleneck (Even Titan will struggle with them, at least during gaming).
GPU OC instructions:
1. Install MSI Afterburner
2. Download and run UNIGINE Valley on Ultra
3. Set your power limit to the maximum. Your PSU should have ample capacity
4. Boost your core clock by 50 at a time while monitoring UNIGINE benchmarks until you see artifacts (unusual lines or colors) or your driver crashes. Then adjust accordingly compared to your prior setting.
- Example core clock: +50 > ... > +150 > artifact > +125 > ... (Maintain below 25 or so of the max)
5. Repeat the same process for Memory (50 or more below max)
6. Save your profile
7. Avoid applying overclocking at startup; you can reassess after a few days of testing
Ensure your temperatures stay under 80°C/176°F—if they exceed this or hover near it, consider adding a fan in your case close to the GPU.