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PandaRiven
Junior Member
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06-06-2016, 07:49 AM
#1
hello, your new GPU looks fine, but the MSI afterburner shows an image. is this typical? could it be locked? and could you clarify what core voltage or core clock means? thanks in advance.
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PandaRiven
06-06-2016, 07:49 AM #1

hello, your new GPU looks fine, but the MSI afterburner shows an image. is this typical? could it be locked? and could you clarify what core voltage or core clock means? thanks in advance.

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mertcan35
Member
204
06-09-2016, 09:59 PM
#2
Hello, I have a new GPU, an MSI GTX 1080 Armor OC, but when I checked the MSI Afterburner, it shows this image:
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Is this normal? Is it locked? And could you clarify what core voltage and core clock mean? Thanks in advance.
Is it normal? Yes. Everything looks like it's at stock settings. Core voltage is the voltage applied to the GPU. Since you're not used to overclocking, it's best to avoid adjusting that slider until you're sure. Core Clock represents the speed of the core clock. Your card lists 1657 MHz Base / 1797 MHz Boost, which means it runs around 1.6GHz and will automatically overclock to 1797 under heavy load. You can check some...
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mertcan35
06-09-2016, 09:59 PM #2

Hello, I have a new GPU, an MSI GTX 1080 Armor OC, but when I checked the MSI Afterburner, it shows this image:
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Is this normal? Is it locked? And could you clarify what core voltage and core clock mean? Thanks in advance.
Is it normal? Yes. Everything looks like it's at stock settings. Core voltage is the voltage applied to the GPU. Since you're not used to overclocking, it's best to avoid adjusting that slider until you're sure. Core Clock represents the speed of the core clock. Your card lists 1657 MHz Base / 1797 MHz Boost, which means it runs around 1.6GHz and will automatically overclock to 1797 under heavy load. You can check some...

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Splax67
Member
190
06-11-2016, 12:25 AM
#3
Hello, I recently purchased a new GPU, an MSI GTX 1080 Armor OC, but when I checked the MSI Afterburner, it displays this image:
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Is this typical? Is it locked? And could you clarify what core voltage and core clock mean? Thanks in advance.

Is it normal? Yes. Everything seems to be at the standard setting. Core voltage refers to the voltage applied to the GPU. Since you're not experienced with overclocking, it's best to avoid adjusting that slider until you're sure of your actions. Core Clock represents the speed of the core clock. Your card lists 1657 MHz Base / 1797 MHz Boost, which means it operates around 1.6GHz and will automatically increase to 1797 MHz under heavy load. You can find more guidance in MSI's official documentation at https://www.msi.com/page/afterburner#aft...re-voltage. There are many tutorials available on YouTube, such as https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q...+overclock.

What’s confusing you? Everything? The MSI guides might be helpful. They mention 0 because the card isn’t overclocked or underclocked. If you choose a different skin, you can see the actual core and memory clock values.

I notice some users have 2000MHz for the core clock and over 5000MHz for the memory clock. Why mine is at 139MHz for the core and 405MHz for the memory clock? It’s idle. Only when I start gaming and push the card to a heavy load will it activate the overclock and show higher numbers.

Yes, you can overclock. You’ll see this in YouTube videos or other online resources. Some recommend small 25MHz increases and thorough testing. Superposition is a solid benchmarking tool. Begin with a small core boost, then test with a benchmark, play a game, repeat the process, and finally check the results.

Also, check MSI AB's OSD settings. Go to settings/gear, select monitoring, click on the resource you want to track, and then choose Show in OSD. This way, if you ever decide to overclock, you can monitor your GPU’s temperature or other metrics. A GFX card gets hotter the more it’s overclocked. Don’t worry—crashing is part of the process. If you push the clocks too much, the driver might fail, causing artifacts, freezing, or even a complete system freeze. After rebooting, everything should be fine.

Remember core voltage: it’s sensitive. Exceeding it can harm your card. Handle it carefully.
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Splax67
06-11-2016, 12:25 AM #3

Hello, I recently purchased a new GPU, an MSI GTX 1080 Armor OC, but when I checked the MSI Afterburner, it displays this image:
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Is this typical? Is it locked? And could you clarify what core voltage and core clock mean? Thanks in advance.

Is it normal? Yes. Everything seems to be at the standard setting. Core voltage refers to the voltage applied to the GPU. Since you're not experienced with overclocking, it's best to avoid adjusting that slider until you're sure of your actions. Core Clock represents the speed of the core clock. Your card lists 1657 MHz Base / 1797 MHz Boost, which means it operates around 1.6GHz and will automatically increase to 1797 MHz under heavy load. You can find more guidance in MSI's official documentation at https://www.msi.com/page/afterburner#aft...re-voltage. There are many tutorials available on YouTube, such as https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q...+overclock.

What’s confusing you? Everything? The MSI guides might be helpful. They mention 0 because the card isn’t overclocked or underclocked. If you choose a different skin, you can see the actual core and memory clock values.

I notice some users have 2000MHz for the core clock and over 5000MHz for the memory clock. Why mine is at 139MHz for the core and 405MHz for the memory clock? It’s idle. Only when I start gaming and push the card to a heavy load will it activate the overclock and show higher numbers.

Yes, you can overclock. You’ll see this in YouTube videos or other online resources. Some recommend small 25MHz increases and thorough testing. Superposition is a solid benchmarking tool. Begin with a small core boost, then test with a benchmark, play a game, repeat the process, and finally check the results.

Also, check MSI AB's OSD settings. Go to settings/gear, select monitoring, click on the resource you want to track, and then choose Show in OSD. This way, if you ever decide to overclock, you can monitor your GPU’s temperature or other metrics. A GFX card gets hotter the more it’s overclocked. Don’t worry—crashing is part of the process. If you push the clocks too much, the driver might fail, causing artifacts, freezing, or even a complete system freeze. After rebooting, everything should be fine.

Remember core voltage: it’s sensitive. Exceeding it can harm your card. Handle it carefully.

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ashton524
Junior Member
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06-11-2016, 06:58 AM
#4
thanks for this
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ashton524
06-11-2016, 06:58 AM #4

thanks for this

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Alcove
Junior Member
14
06-11-2016, 02:43 PM
#5
Here is the rewritten version:

You're asking for clarification on a few points.
Hello, I recently installed a new GPU, an MSI GTX 1080 Armor OC, but when I checked the MSI Afterburner, it displays this image:
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Is this typical? Is it locked in any way?
Additionally, could you clarify what core voltage and core clock mean?
Thank you ahead of time.
Is everything normal? Yes. Everything seems to be at stock levels. Core voltage refers to the voltage applied to the GPU. Since you're not experienced with overclocking, it's best to avoid adjusting that slider until you're sure. Core Clock indicates the speed of the core clock. Your card lists 1657 MHz Base / 1797 MHz Boost, which translates to around 1.6GHz. Under heavy load, it will automatically increase to 1797 MHz. You can find more guidance in MSI's official documentation at https://www.msi.com/page/afterburner#aft...re-voltage. Many tutorials are available on YouTube, such as https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q...+overclock.
The core clock and memory clock are typically the most commonly overclocked settings. An advanced user might adjust a bit more voltage if they can't achieve stable overclocking.
What is causing confusion? Everything? The MSI tutorials mention 0 because they're not overclocked. If you choose a different skin, you'll see the actual core and memory clock values.
Some people have core clocks at 2000MHz and memory clocks above 5000MHz. Why is mine at 139MHz for core and 405MHz for memory? It's idle. Only when I start gaming under heavy load does it apply the overclock and show higher numbers.
Yes, you can overclock. You'll see this in YouTube videos or other online resources. Some recommend starting with 25MHz increases and extensive testing. Superposition is a solid GPU benchmarking tool. Begin with core clock adjustments, then test with a benchmarking program, play a game, re-adjust, and repeat.
Also, check MSI AB's OSD settings. Go to settings/gear, click on monitoring, select the resource you want to monitor, and then click on Show in OSD. This will help you track temperature or other values during overclocking. A GPU gets hotter the more it's overclocked. Don't worry—crashing is part of the process. If it fails, a reboot will usually fix it.
Regarding core voltage, be careful not to push it too high, as it could damage your card. Handle it with caution.
Thanks for all the information. Now I'm wondering, why am I experiencing low FPS?
In CSGO, I get 130 FPS at 1080p even when everything is maxed out, but on 1280-768 it's 230 FPS.
In GTA 5, I see 50-80 FPS at 1080p with everything maxed out.
What's the issue? I used to have a GTX 970 before—it performed better than my GTX 1080.
My specifications are:
I7 4790
8GB DDR3 RAM
Thermaltake 630W 80Plus
Z97 SLI Krait Edition
Water cooling Thermaltake Water 3.0
HDD 1TB
Should I reinstall Windows or move the GPU to a different PCI slot?
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Alcove
06-11-2016, 02:43 PM #5

Here is the rewritten version:

You're asking for clarification on a few points.
Hello, I recently installed a new GPU, an MSI GTX 1080 Armor OC, but when I checked the MSI Afterburner, it displays this image:
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Is this typical? Is it locked in any way?
Additionally, could you clarify what core voltage and core clock mean?
Thank you ahead of time.
Is everything normal? Yes. Everything seems to be at stock levels. Core voltage refers to the voltage applied to the GPU. Since you're not experienced with overclocking, it's best to avoid adjusting that slider until you're sure. Core Clock indicates the speed of the core clock. Your card lists 1657 MHz Base / 1797 MHz Boost, which translates to around 1.6GHz. Under heavy load, it will automatically increase to 1797 MHz. You can find more guidance in MSI's official documentation at https://www.msi.com/page/afterburner#aft...re-voltage. Many tutorials are available on YouTube, such as https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q...+overclock.
The core clock and memory clock are typically the most commonly overclocked settings. An advanced user might adjust a bit more voltage if they can't achieve stable overclocking.
What is causing confusion? Everything? The MSI tutorials mention 0 because they're not overclocked. If you choose a different skin, you'll see the actual core and memory clock values.
Some people have core clocks at 2000MHz and memory clocks above 5000MHz. Why is mine at 139MHz for core and 405MHz for memory? It's idle. Only when I start gaming under heavy load does it apply the overclock and show higher numbers.
Yes, you can overclock. You'll see this in YouTube videos or other online resources. Some recommend starting with 25MHz increases and extensive testing. Superposition is a solid GPU benchmarking tool. Begin with core clock adjustments, then test with a benchmarking program, play a game, re-adjust, and repeat.
Also, check MSI AB's OSD settings. Go to settings/gear, click on monitoring, select the resource you want to monitor, and then click on Show in OSD. This will help you track temperature or other values during overclocking. A GPU gets hotter the more it's overclocked. Don't worry—crashing is part of the process. If it fails, a reboot will usually fix it.
Regarding core voltage, be careful not to push it too high, as it could damage your card. Handle it with caution.
Thanks for all the information. Now I'm wondering, why am I experiencing low FPS?
In CSGO, I get 130 FPS at 1080p even when everything is maxed out, but on 1280-768 it's 230 FPS.
In GTA 5, I see 50-80 FPS at 1080p with everything maxed out.
What's the issue? I used to have a GTX 970 before—it performed better than my GTX 1080.
My specifications are:
I7 4790
8GB DDR3 RAM
Thermaltake 630W 80Plus
Z97 SLI Krait Edition
Water cooling Thermaltake Water 3.0
HDD 1TB
Should I reinstall Windows or move the GPU to a different PCI slot?

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DoodleDad
Member
131
06-11-2016, 11:17 PM
#6
Voici ce que vous avez écrit :

Je suis en train de vérifier mon GPU, un MSI GTX 1080 Armor, mais après avoir consulté le MSI Afterburner, je vois une image ici :
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Est-ce normal ? Est-ce que tout est verrouillé ?
Et pouvez-vous m'expliquer ce qu'est la tension d'alimentation, le clock du cœur, etc. ? Merci d'avance.
Je me demande ce qui me dérange. Tout est clair ? Les tutoriels d'MSI pourraient aider. Ils indiquent 0 car ils ne sont pas sur ou en surclocking. Si vous choisissez une autre carte graphique, vous verrez les chiffres réels du clock du cœur et de la mémoire.
Je vois des modèles avec 2000 MHz pour le clock du cœur et plus de 5000 MHz pour la mémoire. Mon est à 139 MHz pour le cœur et 405 MHz pour la mémoire. Il tourne en veille. Sous charge forte il passe à 1797 MHz. Vous trouverez des vidéos sur YouTube qui expliquent comment faire du surclocking.
Les clocks du cœur et de la mémoire sont souvent les plus modifiables. Un utilisateur avancé peut augmenter un peu plus si nécessaire.
Qu'est-ce qui vous inquiète ? Tout ? Les tutoriels d'MSI pourraient être utiles. Ils disent 0 car ils ne sont pas sur ou en surclocking. Si vous changez de carte, vous verrez les valeurs exactes.
Je constate que certains ont 2000 MHz pour le cœur et plus de 5000 MHz pour la mémoire. Pourquoi le mien est à 139 MHz pour le cœur et 405 MHz pour la mémoire ? Il tourne en veille. Seulement quand je joue et que la carte est sous stress, il atteint les valeurs plus élevées.
Oui, vous pouvez surclocker. Vous verrez cela dans des vidéos YouTube ou ailleurs. Certains recommandent des augmentations de 25 MHz et beaucoup de tests. Un outil comme Superposition est un bon test. Vous commencez par ajuster le cœur, faites un benchmark, jouez un jeu, puis réajustez avec une autre augmentation de 25 MHz. Ensuite testez à nouveau.
N'oubliez pas aussi l'OSD de MSI : allez dans paramètres/équipement, cliquez sur surveillance, choisissez la ressource à surveiller et activez l'affichage. Cela vous permettra de suivre la température ou d'autres paramètres en cas de surclocking. Une carte graphique se réchauffe plus elle est surclockée. Ne craignez pas les plantages ; ils font partie du processus. Un redémarrage peut tout résoudre.
Concernant la tension d'alimentation, attention à ne pas la trop augmenter, car cela peut endommager la carte. Faites attention à ce point.
Merci pour ces conseils, maintenant je me demande pourquoi j'obtiens des FPS bas ?
Dans CS:GO, j'ai 130 FPS en 1080p, tout est à pleine capacité, et sur 1280-768 j'en ai 230.
Dans GTA 5, j'ai entre 50 et 80 FPS en 1080p, tout aussi saturé.
Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ? J'avais un GTX 970 avant, il fonctionnait mieux que mon GTX 1080.
Mes spécifications sont :
Intel i7 4790
8 Go de RAM DDR3
Thermaltake 630W 80 Plus
Z97 SLI Krait Edition
Refroidissement liquide Thermaltake Water 3.0
HDD 1 Toe
Devrais-je réinstaller Windows ?
Ou placer la carte dans le deuxième slot PCI ?
Si je peux réinstaller, ce serait simple. J'ai changé de GTX 970 à 1080 Ti. J'ai dû mettre de côté ma carte EVGA 500W 80 Plus et installer une alimentation Seasonic 650W 80 Plus Gold. Mes benchmarks ont presque doublé. Les jeux affichent maintenant des FPS impressionnants grâce à l'Adaptive V-Sync.
Pour plus d'informations, consultez aussi la page MSI AB sur les paramètres OSD. Vous pouvez surveiller la température ou d'autres valeurs importantes. Une carte graphique se surchauffe davantage lorsqu'elle est surclockée. Un redémarrage peut résoudre le problème.
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DoodleDad
06-11-2016, 11:17 PM #6

Voici ce que vous avez écrit :

Je suis en train de vérifier mon GPU, un MSI GTX 1080 Armor, mais après avoir consulté le MSI Afterburner, je vois une image ici :
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7017/iGLYT3.png
Est-ce normal ? Est-ce que tout est verrouillé ?
Et pouvez-vous m'expliquer ce qu'est la tension d'alimentation, le clock du cœur, etc. ? Merci d'avance.
Je me demande ce qui me dérange. Tout est clair ? Les tutoriels d'MSI pourraient aider. Ils indiquent 0 car ils ne sont pas sur ou en surclocking. Si vous choisissez une autre carte graphique, vous verrez les chiffres réels du clock du cœur et de la mémoire.
Je vois des modèles avec 2000 MHz pour le clock du cœur et plus de 5000 MHz pour la mémoire. Mon est à 139 MHz pour le cœur et 405 MHz pour la mémoire. Il tourne en veille. Sous charge forte il passe à 1797 MHz. Vous trouverez des vidéos sur YouTube qui expliquent comment faire du surclocking.
Les clocks du cœur et de la mémoire sont souvent les plus modifiables. Un utilisateur avancé peut augmenter un peu plus si nécessaire.
Qu'est-ce qui vous inquiète ? Tout ? Les tutoriels d'MSI pourraient être utiles. Ils disent 0 car ils ne sont pas sur ou en surclocking. Si vous changez de carte, vous verrez les valeurs exactes.
Je constate que certains ont 2000 MHz pour le cœur et plus de 5000 MHz pour la mémoire. Pourquoi le mien est à 139 MHz pour le cœur et 405 MHz pour la mémoire ? Il tourne en veille. Seulement quand je joue et que la carte est sous stress, il atteint les valeurs plus élevées.
Oui, vous pouvez surclocker. Vous verrez cela dans des vidéos YouTube ou ailleurs. Certains recommandent des augmentations de 25 MHz et beaucoup de tests. Un outil comme Superposition est un bon test. Vous commencez par ajuster le cœur, faites un benchmark, jouez un jeu, puis réajustez avec une autre augmentation de 25 MHz. Ensuite testez à nouveau.
N'oubliez pas aussi l'OSD de MSI : allez dans paramètres/équipement, cliquez sur surveillance, choisissez la ressource à surveiller et activez l'affichage. Cela vous permettra de suivre la température ou d'autres paramètres en cas de surclocking. Une carte graphique se réchauffe plus elle est surclockée. Ne craignez pas les plantages ; ils font partie du processus. Un redémarrage peut tout résoudre.
Concernant la tension d'alimentation, attention à ne pas la trop augmenter, car cela peut endommager la carte. Faites attention à ce point.
Merci pour ces conseils, maintenant je me demande pourquoi j'obtiens des FPS bas ?
Dans CS:GO, j'ai 130 FPS en 1080p, tout est à pleine capacité, et sur 1280-768 j'en ai 230.
Dans GTA 5, j'ai entre 50 et 80 FPS en 1080p, tout aussi saturé.
Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ? J'avais un GTX 970 avant, il fonctionnait mieux que mon GTX 1080.
Mes spécifications sont :
Intel i7 4790
8 Go de RAM DDR3
Thermaltake 630W 80 Plus
Z97 SLI Krait Edition
Refroidissement liquide Thermaltake Water 3.0
HDD 1 Toe
Devrais-je réinstaller Windows ?
Ou placer la carte dans le deuxième slot PCI ?
Si je peux réinstaller, ce serait simple. J'ai changé de GTX 970 à 1080 Ti. J'ai dû mettre de côté ma carte EVGA 500W 80 Plus et installer une alimentation Seasonic 650W 80 Plus Gold. Mes benchmarks ont presque doublé. Les jeux affichent maintenant des FPS impressionnants grâce à l'Adaptive V-Sync.
Pour plus d'informations, consultez aussi la page MSI AB sur les paramètres OSD. Vous pouvez surveiller la température ou d'autres valeurs importantes. Une carte graphique se surchauffe davantage lorsqu'elle est surclockée. Un redémarrage peut résoudre le problème.