Overclocking GTX 970
Overclocking GTX 970
I have these specifications for a few years now:
CPU: i5 2500k at 4.7 Ghz
RAM: 16GB using GSkill Sniper
Motherboard: P8 Z77 V-Pro
GPU: GTX 970 Amp Extreme Edition
Power Supply: Seasonic SII 620W Bronze
I’m seeking advice from more experienced users since I have limited experience with GPU overclocking. I attempted to boost my GPU using Evga Precision Utility and played Rise of Tomb Raider at maximum settings in 1080p and Division Beta. There were no crashes during these sessions.
The current stats are:
Gpu Core Clock: 1570Mhz
Memory Clock: 4000 Mhz
Voltage boost: +12mV
Power limit reached, and after six hours of gaming the temperature stayed at 65°C.
My main worry is whether increasing the voltage safely is okay. If I keep the voltage at these overclock levels, I encountered crashes in the Nvidia driver. However, after adjusting to +12mV in the Precision Utility first, I experienced no issues and was able to play for hours.
I also want to know how much further I can push the overclock and what the safest voltage range is. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
The increase in voltage isn't often recommended, as you already have a strong output of +12 mV, I wouldn't push further and I think it's likely you've already surpassed a stock gtx 980.
Check if you can go further, the real-world performance won't be much affected. Just a small boost might add up to about 1 FPS, but a bigger push could need more voltage, which isn't ideal. 1570 MHz is already impressive.
Check if you can go a bit further, the actual performance gain won't be significant. Even with your current overclock, just a small increase might need more voltage, which isn't advisable. 1570 MHz is already impressive. Thanks!
SPgamer007:
Check if you go a bit further, the actual performance gain won't be significant, at most one FPS more from your current overclock. A small increase might need higher voltage, which isn't advised. 1570 MHz is already impressive.
Thanks a lot.
You're welcome.
Also, please label this thread as 'Solved'. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to ask.
SPgamer007:
Marjana Ricky:
Check if you try a bit more, the actual performance gain won't be significant. Your current overclock might need a little extra power, which isn't ideal. 1570 MHz is already impressive. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome.
Also, please note to mark this as 'Solved' if you want. If you have further questions, just ask.
Sorry for not understanding, but how do I indicate it's solved? Lol
SPgamer007 and Marjana Ricky exchanged messages discussing performance limits and solutions. They mentioned checking further adjustments, noting that a small increase in overclock might not significantly affect performance and warned against higher voltages. They also clarified the process for marking solutions, including using a green button and arrows for upvotes or downvotes.