overclocking my gpu and cpu
overclocking my gpu and cpu
Hello everyone, I'm looking for a tech advisor to help with overclocking my GPU 980 Ti and the 6600K CPU. Also, I want to confirm if my motherboard supports the 16GB CORSAIR VENGEANCE LED RED DDR4 2 X 8 GO 3200 MHZ RAM. Here are the specs: https://support.hp.com/ro-en/document/c04907280
keep an eye on the temperatures and raise the clock speed. when nearing 1500MHz without hitting the power limit, perform a memory overclock. as I previously said, monitor the temps and possibly adjust the fan settings. this card will be quite loud if pushed too hard. if you're running a monitor at 1440p@100Hz, upgrades aren't necessary—consider adding an SSD if you don't already have one.
there shouldn't be any issues with memory, but it's uncertain if it will function properly at 3200MHz. For the overclocking, don't anticipate significant gains from the CPU. The 3-phase VRM and 4-pin auxiliary power won't push performance much further. Also, attempting to overclock a 980ti + i7 with a 500w OEM PSU isn't recommended in the long run.
Will replacing the PSU with the CORSAIR RM550X be sufficient?
It's a very good power supply unit. However, as I previously discussed, I question whether the motherboard can handle CPU overclocking. Even with the BIOS feature, the power provided won't allow it to reach significantly higher speeds than the standard setting. At the stock level, the CPU doesn't exceed 100 watts.
Additionally, the maximum memory speed supported is 2133MHz on this model (unless HP has hidden something).
Regarding the GPU, with adequate cooling—such as proper case airflow and a reliable GPU cooler—the card could potentially handle up to 300 watts under heavy load, possibly even less during stress.
Therefore, for now, you likely don't need the new PSU. An RMX 550w unit would be an excellent choice.
if it reaches the right temperature, it's fine. avoid pushing beyond 1.15v for the GPU. a solid overclock for the 980Ti reaches around 1500MHz core. achieving that under 85°C during gaming is acceptable, but it's not advised for reference designs like this one: http://www.legitreviews.com/wp-content/u...-front.jpg
The default core clock for your GPU is 1000 MHz, and you have the same reference design you posted. For your CPU, a typical recommendation would be around 3505 MHz. If you need advice on upgrades to improve performance, let me know!
keep an eye on the temperatures and raise the clock speed. when nearing 1500MHz without hitting the power limit, perform a memory overclock. as I previously said, monitor the temps and possibly adjust the fan settings. this card will be quite noisy if pushed too hard. if you're running a monitor at 1440p@100Hz, upgrades aren't necessary—consider adding an SSD if you don't already have one.