Overclocking my GPU
Overclocking my GPU
Hello, I'm currently using a relatively new setup with an EVGA RTX 2080 Ti GPU and have been experimenting with overclocking via MSI Afterburner. I've tried adjusting settings but am concerned about potential overheating and damage. Could someone advise on safe temperature limits and the best approach to find a stable, comfortable setting? I'll keep checking as needed. Thanks in advance.
Does not significantly influence load thermals compared to idle. The cabin air will consistently be warmer than in your room.
A) H150i Pro is front or top-mounted? Intake or exhaust? Push only, pull only, or push-pull?
The H150i Pro is a quiet CLC focused on efficiency, not high performance. If positioned as intake in the front, consider moving it to the top for exhaust.
B) The stock LL120s – if you're still using them – may be insufficient, especially with the GPU. The bottom and center fans probably don’t provide enough airflow to keep the GPU running smoothly.
What I recommend: A) Front intake with stronger fans...
There are protections in place on the GPU to avoid overheating and self-damage, it will reduce performance before any harm happens.
The optimal method to determine its limits is by raising the speed until instability appears, then lowering it until stability is achieved without crashes.
When running a stress test such as msi kombustor and the system doesn't crash, should I be avoiding any damage? My GPU's power limit reaches 130 percent, but with the stress test I'm pushing it to 87 and 88 degrees. I can still increase the core clock and memory clock without causing a crash—does that make sense? Thanks for understanding.
The Turing cards experience thermal throttling at temperatures between 83-84°C and an emergency shutdown at 88-90°C, indicating the system is operating beyond normal limits.
Overclocking doesn't significantly raise the heat, suggesting limited headroom for further adjustments. I'd recommend aiming for a maximum safe temperature of 80°C; 83-84°C are still close.
Reduce the speed or improve airflow in your chassis to manage the situation.
The problem might be related to the airflow for my graphics card. It’s a very hot day in the UK, around 30 degrees or higher. My current configuration includes an AMD Ryzen 9 3950x, an EVGA RTX 2080Ti, 2x16Gb G Skill RAM, a Samsung 970 Evo 1TB SSD, Corsair Obsidian 500D SE case, and a Corsair H150i Pro cooler with three radiator fans. I’m wondering if my GPU isn’t getting enough cooling and what I can do about it if needed. I’m open to rebuilding the setup since this is my first time and I wasn’t perfect.
Does not significantly influence load thermals compared to idle. The cabin air remains warmer than in your room.
A)H150i Pro is front or top mounted? Intake or exhaust? Push only, pull only, or push-pull?
This model is a quiet-focused CLC that doesn’t generate much power. If positioned at the front as an intake, consider moving it to the top as an exhaust.
B)The stock LL120s – if you’re still using them – are underperforming given the GPU load. The lower and middle fans probably don’t supply enough air to keep the GPU running smoothly.
Recommendation: Stronger intake fans would be better; LED fans in the front seem appropriate.
There’s a 2200rpm version of the LL120s already installed with the chassis, but it has a different SKU. The drawbacks are white only fan frames and increased noise at higher RPMs.
Another option is the HD140 RGB 2-pack:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VhX2FT/...9050069-ww
That covers most needs without switching brands.