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MSI GTX 1050 2gb LP

MSI GTX 1050 2gb LP

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SugarCreams
Junior Member
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11-29-2016, 04:33 AM
#1
Hello!
i have a question that kinda worries me ive read around forums and sites that some people say its a bad idea to overclock gtx 1050 gpus cus they may fry pcie slot my question is is this true? i have this card
https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForc...GT-LP.html
and i overclocked it with +150 mhz on core clock and +500 on memory clock played alot did benchmarks never had a problem on max load gpu can go to 75-76 celsius max which i think its perfectly fine temp if anyone can answer if what they say is true and if i should return it to stocks will be great thanks in advance
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SugarCreams
11-29-2016, 04:33 AM #1

Hello!
i have a question that kinda worries me ive read around forums and sites that some people say its a bad idea to overclock gtx 1050 gpus cus they may fry pcie slot my question is is this true? i have this card
https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForc...GT-LP.html
and i overclocked it with +150 mhz on core clock and +500 on memory clock played alot did benchmarks never had a problem on max load gpu can go to 75-76 celsius max which i think its perfectly fine temp if anyone can answer if what they say is true and if i should return it to stocks will be great thanks in advance

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CfuntimeMC
Member
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11-29-2016, 05:57 AM
#2
Just like when you purchased a L-P card, I wondered if you might have a slimline PC rather than a mini tower. Consider trying HWifo—it should display GPU power in the GPU section, showing current, average, and maximum values. Also, MSI Afterburner seems to offer an OSD feature for real-time power monitoring. However, I'm confident the GTX 1050 will throttle significantly before reaching over 75W.
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CfuntimeMC
11-29-2016, 05:57 AM #2

Just like when you purchased a L-P card, I wondered if you might have a slimline PC rather than a mini tower. Consider trying HWifo—it should display GPU power in the GPU section, showing current, average, and maximum values. Also, MSI Afterburner seems to offer an OSD feature for real-time power monitoring. However, I'm confident the GTX 1050 will throttle significantly before reaching over 75W.

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TheMemedusa
Member
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11-29-2016, 07:46 AM
#3
As long as your OC doesn't push the card beyond the 75W limit set for the PCIe x16 port, it's fine. The system you're using is suitable. Also, I think it's unlikely you could overclock the GTX 1050 to achieve that. It usually runs at around 60W.
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TheMemedusa
11-29-2016, 07:46 AM #3

As long as your OC doesn't push the card beyond the 75W limit set for the PCIe x16 port, it's fine. The system you're using is suitable. Also, I think it's unlikely you could overclock the GTX 1050 to achieve that. It usually runs at around 60W.

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Atomic_Spray
Member
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11-30-2016, 05:05 AM
#4
Hello, your PC specs are Intel Pentium G3260 with 3.3GHz, 8GB RAM, DDR3, a 280PS PSU, and a 500GB HDD on the motherboard. I don’t really know how to check if you’re hitting the 75W limit. Also, the voltage control slider in MSI seems disabled, but your card might have restrictions even without adjusting it.
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Atomic_Spray
11-30-2016, 05:05 AM #4

Hello, your PC specs are Intel Pentium G3260 with 3.3GHz, 8GB RAM, DDR3, a 280PS PSU, and a 500GB HDD on the motherboard. I don’t really know how to check if you’re hitting the 75W limit. Also, the voltage control slider in MSI seems disabled, but your card might have restrictions even without adjusting it.

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Mobarley7
Member
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11-30-2016, 06:29 AM
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Just like when you purchased a L-P card, I wondered if you might have a slimline PC rather than a mini tower. Consider trying HWifo. In the GPU area it should display GPU power—current, average, and maximum. Also, MSI Afterburner seems to offer an OSD feature for real-time power monitoring. I’m sure the GTX 1050 will limit its performance before reaching over 75W.
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Mobarley7
11-30-2016, 06:29 AM #5

Just like when you purchased a L-P card, I wondered if you might have a slimline PC rather than a mini tower. Consider trying HWifo. In the GPU area it should display GPU power—current, average, and maximum. Also, MSI Afterburner seems to offer an OSD feature for real-time power monitoring. I’m sure the GTX 1050 will limit its performance before reaching over 75W.

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_Geqr_
Senior Member
554
12-05-2016, 07:55 PM
#6
Since you haven't encountered any problems yet, it seems you're fine so far. Upgrading your PSU would be a good idea if you can. It looks like you're okay for now...
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_Geqr_
12-05-2016, 07:55 PM #6

Since you haven't encountered any problems yet, it seems you're fine so far. Upgrading your PSU would be a good idea if you can. It looks like you're okay for now...