Overclocking gtx 860m?
Overclocking gtx 860m?
I'm just starting out with overclocking and have a few specs:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 860m
i7 4710hq
Can I also try overclocking my CPU? How much would it be possible? Which programs should I use?
With the default settings, I mainly play LoL and get steady 60 FPS at max.
I don't suggest pushing your system beyond its recommended limits if you're comfortable playing with it. I only tried overclocking for testing purposes with my CPU/GPU combo in the Asus G551JM. If you still want to proceed, use tools like MSI Afterburner or nVidia Inspector as recommended. It's best to adjust the clocks gradually and verify stability with benchmarks. If everything runs smoothly without crashes, you're safe. Otherwise, revert to the previous stable configuration.
The GPU overclock should stay around +135 MHz, which typically gives a small boost—about 10% in FPS. I achieved this with a +135 MHz core and a +280 MHz memory clock, combined with some undervolting, which added roughly 2 to 3°C of heat.
You might get more performance with a custom GPU BIOS, but I'm not familiar enough with that approach and prefer sticking to known methods. It's risky for me, so I avoid it unless necessary.
CPU overclocking is feasible on the 4710HQ chip. For this, you'll need Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU). Most people use it to lower the CPU and cache voltages, which helps reduce heat. This method is safer than GPU overclocking for laptops, as it mainly affects gaming performance less. Proceed step by step, running stress tests for 5 to 10 minutes between adjustments. For me, a -70 mV reduction on both CPU and cache led to about a 3°C drop during stress tests.
I hope this helps.
This should assist you. Avoid the opinions of those who discourage overclocking your laptop. My machine is already overclocked and has never faced any problems, just be careful with your adjustments.
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This should assist you. Avoid the opinions of those who think overclocking your laptop is a bad idea. My machine is already overclocked and has never had any problems, just don't push it too far.
What adjustments did you make? Right now I'm running a mild +135 core and +100 memory without changing the fan or voltage settings. It's around 83-84°C, which is about 2 degrees higher than the original.
I opened the Asus folder, edited the clock.ini file, and made some changes in VGATOOL. In the clock file I set the top value to 1150 and the lower value to 900.
In VGATOOL I adjusted the core clock to 1097, memory clock to 2777, and voltage to 900.
And you should check this out. Avoid the opinions of others about boosting your laptop's performance. My machine is already overclocked and has never had any problems, just don't push it too far. What have you done with it? Right now I'm running a mild setting with +135 cores and +100 memory, without adjusting the fan or voltage. It's around 83-84°C, which is about 2 degrees higher than the original specs.
I accessed the Asus folder, modified the clock.ini file, and made some changes in VGATOOL—adjusted the top value to 1150 and the lower value to 900. In VGATOOL I set the core clock to 1097, memory clock to 2777, and voltage to 900. I understand this might have been a long time ago, but I don’t own an Asus and MSI Afterburner doesn’t allow changing the voltage beyond .837. Would it be fine to leave it as is? In EVGA Precision, I can adjust the maximum voltage up to around 1.193.
Also, have you performed any CPU overclocking or undervolting? I have an Intel i7 4720HQ and am unsure about making any changes.