Need Help. GPU overclocking
Need Help. GPU overclocking
I just pushed my GPU (Sapphire Dual-X R7 265) to its maximum settings. I increased the power limit at the start by +20, but is that excessive? Did I do it correctly? After running Unigine Valley for a while, the temperature stayed between 70-75°C. No artifacts or crashes were observed. The results are attached. I didn’t do this before, so it’s a first time overclocking.
The power limit is fine as long as you monitor your temperatures during benchmarking. Reduce the core clock slightly and increase fan speed until you achieve a stable temperature. Aim for around 50 to 70% fan speed; feel free to raise it if your graphics card supports it. Temperatures below 70°C are ideal, but anything above 80°C is not recommended for that card. Consider a 1010Mhz core clock and memory clock default, then test Unigine Valley to check for crashes, freezes, or Blue Screen errors. Wait until you notice stable overclocking before adjusting voltage, unless you plan to increase it significantly like +6 Volts.
Now, the power limit is fine as long as you monitor your temperatures during benchmarking. Slightly reduce the core clock and increase the fan speed until you achieve a stable temperature. Aim for around 50 to 70% fan speed; don’t hesitate to raise it if your graphics card supports it. Temperatures below 70°C are ideal, but anything above 80°C is detrimental. Try a 1010Mhz core clock and memory clock default, then run Unigine Valley to check for crashes, freezes, or Blue Screen errors. Once stability returns, wait before adjusting voltage unless you’re planning a significant increase like +6 Volts.