Looking for assistance with overclocking the MSI armour RX580 with an 8GB memory?
Looking for assistance with overclocking the MSI armour RX580 with an 8GB memory?
Hi there
I just finished setting up my PC with a GPU and now I'm thinking about overclocking. Do any of you have tips? Also, what are the base clock speeds for something stable? I tried using the auto overclock in the ADM program, but I feel it might not be strong enough—maybe you know better. Thanks, Phil
Use MSI Afterburner for overclocking, focusing only on the core clock and memory clock. When I tried to overclock my R9 380 4GB from Gigabyte, the changes went like this: Core Clock: 990mhz (stock) → increased to 1000mhz → to 1025mhz → to 1050mhz → to 1075mhz → stopped because I noticed minor artifacts and then a black screen appeared. All that core clock overclocking...
Using MSI Afterburner for overclocking is the approach I prefer, focusing mainly on the core clock and memory clock. My experience with the R9 380 4GB from Gigabyte showed the following sequence:
Core Clock: started at 990mhz (default), then increased to 1000mhz, followed by 1025mhz, 1050mhz, 1075mhz, and finally stopped due to artifacts and a black screen. To ensure stability during overclocking, I recommend testing with a benchmark like Unigine Heaven. Wait for 2 minutes after each core clock adjustment to check for artifacts or a black screen. If no issues appear, the overclock is stable.
If you encounter artifacts or a black screen, it indicates an unstable overclock. In such cases, revert to the previous frequency that worked. When pushing the memory clock, increase it gradually—even a 1mhz increase can cause problems. My original memory clock was 1425mhz, which limits further increases. Every GPU has unique overclocking capabilities, so avoid following tutorials like those for RX 580 unless you understand the process.
Increase the memory clock by 50mhz or 100mhz at a time, and trust the process. Both core and memory overclocking have similar characteristics. For more guidance, check these videos:
1ST VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkwCPGmVszI
2ND VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1dGwFOdFLI
Tip: Use any benchmark you prefer—Unigine Heaven or Kombustor works fine. Just set RUN and don’t change settings.