Need help overclocking gtx 980
Need help overclocking gtx 980
My rig includes an i7 6700k processor, an msi gtx 980 g4 GPU, a hyper evo 212 cooler, and a base clock of 1190 with memory offset at 350. The GPU runs at 184 MHz and the system performed well in games, either crashing or showing a black screen. I didn't adjust any voltages. What's happening?
Your GPU isn't up to the task of that overclock on standard voltages. I recommend reducing your base clock and memory clocks gradually until you reach a consistent speed. Run Loop futuremark firestrike for an hour; if it runs smoothly, you likely have a stable overclock. Are you experiencing any problems with the stock clocks? If not, increase them by 25mhz in small steps until you hit a crash point, then lower back to 5mhz until stability returns. Once you identify a stable overclock, further reduce it by another 10mhz for extra reliability (total around 15mhz including the crash point). Repeat this process for your RAM, doing one at a time to simplify troubleshooting. It’s easier to spot issues with just one variable, and doing both will help you determine what’s causing the problem. Hope this clarifies things.
or choose any option, ensure your futuremark firestrike/time spy is set to the maximum for optimal GPU performance and proper stress.