Overclocking GPU with H170
Overclocking GPU with H170
Determining if a Z170 is required depends on whether you're targeting the CPU or GPU for overclocking.
weberdarren97 :
Only the CPU requires Z170, you can boost a GPU on any current Intel platform.
What kind of power supply do you use? A solid one is crucial during overclocking.
Extra note:
For maximum performance, you should opt for a more robust PSU if you're pushing beyond stock settings.
The CPU requires Z170, while a GPU can be overclocked on any contemporary Intel chipset. What kind of power supply do you use? A reliable power source is crucial for successful overclocking.
weberdarren97 :
Only the CPU requires Z170, you can overclock a GPU on any modern Intel chipset.
What kind of power supply do you use? A reliable power source is crucial during overclocking.
Extra note:
For maximum performance, you should opt for a more robust PSU if you're pushing beyond stock voltages. A standard unit will suffice if you're only tweaking at the default settings.
If you're only increasing the voltage slightly, a regular PSU should work just fine.
I'm not sure if that applies in every situation... If you're already near the maximum current your power supply can handle, boosting core clocks might reduce its lifespan, wouldn't it?
weberdarren97 :
If you're only increasing the overclocking on the stock voltage, a regular power supply should work just fine. I'm not convinced this applies in every situation... If you're already near the amperage limit of your power supply, boosting core clocks might reduce its lifespan, wouldn't it? I'm not entirely sure. If you skip raising the voltage, should the amperage stay consistent? Maybe we should consult our PSU experts here.
Increasing the power ceiling is what truly boosts PSU requirements. The card will adjust its throttling based on the power limit, regardless of how much it's overclocked. Usually, you can't raise the power limit by more than 10% without a special BIOS update, which means VGA overclocking won't significantly help most users.