OCing a zotac gtx 1070 mini
OCing a zotac gtx 1070 mini
People mention mini GPUs lack OC potential compared to full-size GPUs, but someone can offer advice or recommend a safe OC speed using firestorm. Also, suggest changes to consider during the process.
Hi. I conducted numerous OC tests and extensively used my Zotac 1070 mini to achieve the performance level recommended by PC Tailor. As others suggest, it slightly improves speed, and benchmarks confirm stability. For my own setup, I initially used Firestorm and MSI Afterburner, but Firestorm provided better results. I performed benchmark and stability checks with Unigine Superposition and Valley.
I started with Firestorm v2.0.0.020E, achieving a stable and solid overclock. After updating to the newer version, issues arose—my PC would freeze during startup with the same configuration. Resetting back to the older version resolved the problem completely. I never experienced crashes or freezes in games or other tasks. It was quite unusual, so I decided to...
Hello. I conducted numerous overclocking tests and extensively used my Zotac 1070 mini to achieve that optimal performance recommended by PC Tailor. As others suggest, it slightly increases speed, and benchmarks confirm its stability. For my overclocking attempts, I used Firestorm and MSI Afterburner, with Firestorm yielding better outcomes. Stability and benchmark tests were performed using Unigine Superposition and Valley.
I initially used Firestorm version 2.0.0.020E. It provided a solid and stable overclock. After updating to the newer version, issues arose—my PC would freeze during startup with the same configuration. I reverted to the older version, which functioned flawlessly. This experience led me to maintain the stable 2.0.0.020E setup.
My final Firestorm settings:
https://imgur.com/a/T34Ns
Following that, I adjusted the GPU clock to 420MHz. This caused minor artifacts in Unigine Superposition. I opted to keep it at 400MHz and set MEM clock to 500MHz, which was sufficient. After extensive testing with games and benchmarks, no artifacts appeared. Notably, I didn’t alter the voltage settings.
Here are the benchmark results:
- Superposition Benchmark 1080p High: https://imgur.com/a/B2oOU
- Unigine Valley Extreme HD: https://imgur.com/a/XWPgb
My system runs on a 301 micro ATX motherboard, which is compact and enclosed. This compact design contributes to the high temperatures observed during benchmarking (around 75°C). The rest of my hardware includes an Intel Core i7 4770, Gigabyte Z87M-D3H, Kingston Hyperx Black Editon 8GB (2x4) DDR3 1600, and an SSD Kingston HyperX Savage 480GB.
As many people agree, this process is quite unpredictable. Some graphics cards, especially the same ones used here, can achieve better overclocking results than others. I’m uncertain if my GPU has a strong overclock due to limited data on similar builds. However, I’m pleased and somewhat surprised by the final outcome. It seems like a solid investment for achieving smooth performance at full resolution.
Apologies if my English isn’t perfect—I hope this gives you a clear idea of the overclocking process for this card.