R9 390 overclock worth it?
R9 390 overclock worth it?
It won't become a major bottleneck, the card isn't that powerful for having a huge one. You could hit a 50/60 fps limit. If you're using a 60 Hz monitor, it should work fine. However, you might consider upgrading your CPU since not all games rely solely on the graphics card—games like GTA 5 or Arma 3 tend to demand a lot of CPU and RAM due to open-world features.
Benjiwenji:
Check if you have the PSU to back up the OC. If it gets a bottleneck, it's fine—it won't hurt much but could cost you if you mess with the voltage settings.
I'm using an FX 6300 @ 4.3 and 290, performing great
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It was on a 980Ti, but it slowed down to 50/60 fps in most games. Overclocking the 6300 caused a drop in FPS
It won't significantly impact performance. The 390 should handle around 6-10% overclocking depending on various factors. Avoid overclocking the VRAM—its high bandwidth reduces the need for OC and improves core stability. In fact, the graphics card may become a bottleneck in newer titles. You can check benchmarks with games like FC4 or Fallout 4 to see the actual effect.
Eddyke1 :
Benjiwenji :
Check if you have the PSU that can back the OC. If it gets a bottleneck, it's fine—it won't cause any harm but could limit performance unless you mess with the voltage settings.
I'm using an FX 6300 @ 4.3 and 290, performing really well.
I had it on a 980Ti, but it slowed down to 50/60 fps in most games. Overclocking the 6300 hurt my FPS.
Interesting, I own the FX-6300 + 290. I consistently get around 60 fps on games like Fallout 4 at ultra/1080p and even higher on BF 4/ SW:BF.
The only titles that give me 50 fps at ultra/1080p are Witcher 3, and possibly GTA V (I don't own that one).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rutk9ErhKG4
In the video, the Titan X, which matches the performance of a 980Ti, can reach 80 fps with the FX 6300 (stock). I don't think you're being truthful.
Benches would admit the truth. However, each situation might vary.
I didn't acknowledge your point, and it seems you didn't grasp mine. Let me clarify it for you.