Overclocking can lead to GPU instability over time, causing failure even with moderate usage.
Overclocking can lead to GPU instability over time, causing failure even with moderate usage.
i've boosted my 1050 ti to over 150 mhz memory and 550 mhz cores, which feels a bit low for this GPU. it was reaching close to 80 celsius, especially with the mini zotac cooling setup. i tried using a hair dryer to help cool it down. later, i decided to install a fresh nvidia driver because after switching from my gt 710, i didn’t do a clean install from the official installer. i restarted twice and once there was a crash accompanied by buzzing sounds, and i noticed some visual artifacts. at first, when it failed, i wasn’t doing anything heavy—just normal browsing, so i think it might have been idling rather than oc-related. it’s been stable for about a year now.
No problem if you don't change the voltage (+), it will last the same as any other 1050 Ti.
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti was released at the end of 2016, meaning the paste may have set and requires a fresh application. Since it has been used for seven years, be sure to replace the thermal pads as well—they could be worn out and fail when you remove the cooler.