OC My EVGA Gtx 1060 6gb SSC
OC My EVGA Gtx 1060 6gb SSC
I possess these components:
- Corsair 450D Case
- Corsair cx750 PSU
- Asus Z170 Pro Gaming mobo
- Intel i7 6700k CPU @ 4.6 ghz
- Cryorig H7 Tower Cooler
- EVGA Gtx 1060 6gb SSC GPU
- G Skill Ripjaws v series 2x8 gb Ram @ 3200
- Four af140mm led fans (two in front, two out top)
- One af120mm led fan at the back
My CPU is now overclocked and operating stably.
The GPU has been adjusted to EVGA Precision settings:
Core: +108
Memory: +400
Power Limit: Maximum at 120%
Temp Limit: Maximum at 92°
Voltage Meter: Off
Fan Curve: Preset Aggressive
Setting the core clock to 120 causes artifacts with temperatures near 60. Similarly, increasing memory clock also leads to issues. In 3dmark firestrike I see artifacts and ungine heaven fails to complete benchmarks, yet the GPU stays around 60°.
I wonder if this exceeds the card’s capabilities. If not, what should I do? I’m used to the GPU reaching up to 80°, but pushing it harder without artifacts is challenging.
The setup won't require changes to the mobo bios. Adjusting the voltage slider should resolve the issue.
Focus on adjusting the core clock for the best results. It might remain stable at 132 with a mem value of 0 due to insufficient voltage, though this seems unusual.
For greater improvement, raise the voltage fully and reset both clocks to 0 before testing a base line. Proceed gradually, starting with memory. If it remains stable at 400, increase in 5-10 steps until artifacts appear. Continue until you reach the limit.
Next, reset the mem to 0 and set the core clock to maximum voltage. If stable at 108, begin there and increment by 5-10 steps until it fails.
Your card is near its maximum voltage with a setting of 0. If I were you, I would keep it as is because NVidia warns that raising the voltage can reduce the card's lifespan. However, if you need more performance, increasing the voltage might allow you to adjust the core clock further. Your temperatures will rise slightly, but 60°C is still manageable and offers some flexibility.
If using the voltage slider alone would suffice, then it might be enough. Otherwise, adjusting the voltage in the motherboard BIOS could be necessary.
The setup doesn't require any changes to the mobo bios. Adjusting the voltage slider should resolve the issue.
Focusing on the core clock provides the greatest benefit. It might remain stable at 132 with mem at 0 due to insufficient voltage, which is unusual.
For higher performance, raise the voltage fully and reset both clocks to 0, then run a base line. Test incrementally in 5-10 steps until artifacts appear. Once reached, you've hit the limit.
Lower the mem back to 0 and adjust the core clock with maximum voltage. If stable at 108, increase it in 5-10 steps until it fails. The crash indicates you've reached the ceiling.
Run a benchmark with both memory and core clock set to the level below your ceiling, at full voltage. Observe for crashes. Consider stress testing to ensure the GPU handles performance demands without failing mid-game. If crashes occur, reduce settings accordingly.
I managed to reach 120 core + 400 with a voltage of +50, no crashes and no artifacts. However, the performance was only about 1fps. I'm sticking with my original settings. As you advised, the results look good. Core Clock: 2126 MHz, Memory clock: 4017 MHz, Temps: 62° Max. Stress tests show benchmarks are solid at this level.
You're not experiencing any significant issues with the overclock. Keep in mind that your card was already boosted by EVGA, so this is just an additional adjustment. Good work!
I'm happy with it. The 1060 6gb works perfectly for me since I don't have a 4k TV; otherwise I'd use a 1080p one. Thanks to Nvidia for this great suggestion. This model can handle all the AAA games I've tried at ultra settings in 1080p without any issues.