R9 390x OC issues
R9 390x OC issues
My AMD MSI R9 390x is having a terrible time overclocking, and it's making me quite disappointed. My card is only three months old but I can barely push it at all in Afterburner without artifacts appearing.
Right now I have my core clock at +30 and my memory clock at +10 with my GPU temperatures staying around 70-74 degrees Celsius while under load(I'm playing Fallout 4 with everything maxed @ 1440p). I have not touched the voltage at all yet, only the core and memory clock.
I've talked to people who have overclocked their 390x far, far more than I am, reaching higher temperatures, without a single issue. Is there any reason why I would be getting artifacts even at such low temps? 70-74 Celcius is nothing for a 390x, since it can theoretically sit in the 90's without an issue.
Mine begins to exhibit issues around ~+3%. It seems they are being pushed excessively at their stock 1050Mhz, while even the fastest factory OC water cooled card only reaches 1100Mhz. This is much lower than a GTX 980, which typically ranges from about 1130 to a high of 1320. Overclocking isn't just about temperatures; you can maintain good temps without stability. You might achieve better results through some trial and error. It would be wise to keep the RAM speed stocked and concentrate on core clock and voltage. You'll need to experiment extensively with small adjustments, and once stability is achieved, you can consider adding RAM speed.
Send back the card. This isn't a well-made product. You still have warranty coverage, and if not, the manufacturer offers at least a two-year factory warranty. However, the store you purchased it from is responsible for initiating the return process.
Best regards from Sweden
Overclocking isn't assured. I'm barely able to overclock mine, but it can manage a slight voltage drop which keeps things cooler. What would make you consider returning it? Doesn't meet expectations beyond the specs? I'm not planning to send it back—I was here seeking advice about this problem.
Mine begins to exhibit issues around ~+3%. It seems they are being pushed excessively at their stock 1050Mhz, while even the fastest factory OC water cooled card only reaches 1100Mhz. This is much lower than a GTX 980, which typically ranges from about 1130 to a high of 1320. Overclocking isn't just about temperatures; you can maintain good temps without stability. You might achieve better results through some trial and error. It would be wise to keep the RAM speed stocked and concentrate on core clock and voltage. You'll need to experiment extensively with small adjustments, and once stability is achieved, you can consider adding RAM speed.