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Overclock 280 to match 280x ?

Overclock 280 to match 280x ?

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DustMC_
Member
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04-25-2023, 04:28 AM
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I purchased a Sapphire Dual X 280 OC and when it arrives I'd like to increase its speed to match a 280x. How can I do this? I'm new to overclocking.
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DustMC_
04-25-2023, 04:28 AM #1

I purchased a Sapphire Dual X 280 OC and when it arrives I'd like to increase its speed to match a 280x. How can I do this? I'm new to overclocking.

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Jaquie_
Junior Member
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04-28-2023, 01:24 PM
#2
It's difficult to achieve the precise performance of the 280x due to its higher number of Stream Processors, Shader Units, and other components. Overclocking a GPU involves using an OC program like MSI afterburner, adjusting the clock rate on the Core and RAM. You'll need to increase the wattage and voltage, but these changes require manual adjustments as voltage settings aren't enabled by default in MSI afterburner.
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Jaquie_
04-28-2023, 01:24 PM #2

It's difficult to achieve the precise performance of the 280x due to its higher number of Stream Processors, Shader Units, and other components. Overclocking a GPU involves using an OC program like MSI afterburner, adjusting the clock rate on the Core and RAM. You'll need to increase the wattage and voltage, but these changes require manual adjustments as voltage settings aren't enabled by default in MSI afterburner.

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04-30-2023, 06:43 PM
#3
It's difficult to achieve the precise performance of the 280x due to its higher number of Stream Processors, Shader Units, and other components. Overclocking a GPU involves using an OC program like MSI afterburner, adjusting the clock rate on the Core and RAM. You'll need to increase the wattage and voltage, but these changes require manual adjustments as voltage settings aren't enabled by default in MSI afterburner.
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LuisinDosCraft
04-30-2023, 06:43 PM #3

It's difficult to achieve the precise performance of the 280x due to its higher number of Stream Processors, Shader Units, and other components. Overclocking a GPU involves using an OC program like MSI afterburner, adjusting the clock rate on the Core and RAM. You'll need to increase the wattage and voltage, but these changes require manual adjustments as voltage settings aren't enabled by default in MSI afterburner.

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TeddybeerTed
Junior Member
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05-01-2023, 01:59 AM
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if you needed a 280x then you should have purchased one. And attempting to overclock without understanding it is a terrible choice. leave overclocking to experts who know about installing heatsinks or employing water cooling techniques.
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TeddybeerTed
05-01-2023, 01:59 AM #4

if you needed a 280x then you should have purchased one. And attempting to overclock without understanding it is a terrible choice. leave overclocking to experts who know about installing heatsinks or employing water cooling techniques.

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_iTofuYou_
Member
52
05-02-2023, 02:26 AM
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if you were aiming for a 280x then you should have purchased one. Attempting to overclock without proper knowledge is a risky move. Leave that to experts who understand replacing heatsinks or using water cooling for overclocking.
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_iTofuYou_
05-02-2023, 02:26 AM #5

if you were aiming for a 280x then you should have purchased one. Attempting to overclock without proper knowledge is a risky move. Leave that to experts who understand replacing heatsinks or using water cooling for overclocking.

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shinaidra
Member
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05-03-2023, 04:46 PM
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computertech82 :
if you wanted a 280x then you should have bought one. And trying to overclock without any guidance is a really bad idea. Leave overclocking to experts who know how to replace heatsinks or use water cooling. Professionals become experts by starting from scratch, learning slowly and gaining knowledge through experience. That’s exactly what I’m aiming for. Please don’t be naive.
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shinaidra
05-03-2023, 04:46 PM #6

computertech82 :
if you wanted a 280x then you should have bought one. And trying to overclock without any guidance is a really bad idea. Leave overclocking to experts who know how to replace heatsinks or use water cooling. Professionals become experts by starting from scratch, learning slowly and gaining knowledge through experience. That’s exactly what I’m aiming for. Please don’t be naive.

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tylerbrawl
Member
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05-05-2023, 01:43 AM
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Additionally, the remaining components include a CPU of i5 4460, a motherboard from Asus H97 Plus, and a PSU of Akasa Venom 750W Modular.
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tylerbrawl
05-05-2023, 01:43 AM #7

Additionally, the remaining components include a CPU of i5 4460, a motherboard from Asus H97 Plus, and a PSU of Akasa Venom 750W Modular.

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Leyhaya
Posting Freak
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05-05-2023, 02:14 AM
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By the way, the rest of my specs are
CPU: i5 4460
Motherboard: Asus H97 Plus
PSU: Akasa Venom 750W Modular PSU
That doesn't matter, I also don't know how much I can trust that PSU. It has an older design too.
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Leyhaya
05-05-2023, 02:14 AM #8

By the way, the rest of my specs are
CPU: i5 4460
Motherboard: Asus H97 Plus
PSU: Akasa Venom 750W Modular PSU
That doesn't matter, I also don't know how much I can trust that PSU. It has an older design too.