R7 370 wont overclock anymore
R7 370 wont overclock anymore
I have adjusted my GPU core to 1150MHz and memory to 1500MHz. After unlocking the voltage and turning on the unofficial overclocking with PowerPlay, it stops increasing further. The sliders reach values such as 1950 and 1800, but performance doesn’t improve and the clock in Kombuster remains unchanged. Simple question – is this due to hardware limitations or software issues? My temperatures stay below 56°C, so it’s not throttling. Is this a typical behavior where cards hit a cap? I’m not very experienced, if this seems silly let me know. :|
Yes, the outcome depends heavily on the voltage regulators in the circuit board. You’d also need a tailored BIOS or one adjusted specifically for this setup. The BIOS manages all power levels and often prevents changes to the firmware. There are limits on how much voltage can be applied to the GPU core and the RAM chips defined in the BIOS. Running software through Windows Desktop won’t make any difference once those maximum values are hit. Adjusting the voltage requires modifying the BIOS firmware, which is a high-risk task—mistakes could render the card unusable or damage it from overvoltage.
Yes, the outcome depends heavily on the voltage regulators in the circuit board. You’d also need a tailored BIOS or one adjusted specifically for this setup. The BIOS manages all power levels, and it’s frequently restricted from altering firmware settings. There are defined caps on the voltage applied to the GPU core and the RAM chips as defined in the BIOS firmware. Using standard software like Windows Desktop won’t make any changes once these maximum values are hit. Adjusting the voltage requires modifying the BIOS firmware, which is a high-risk operation—mistakes could permanently damage the card or cause it to fail due to excessive voltage.
Shaun explains the situation clearly. The issue depends on the voltage regulators in the circuit board and whether a custom BIOS is needed. The BIOS manages power settings and often prevents firmware changes. To adjust it, you would need to modify the BIOS itself. Additionally, the clock functionality is not working properly, so the system remains stuck at maximum.