Reducing memory speed to achieve a higher core speed capacity.
Reducing memory speed to achieve a higher core speed capacity.
Hey Guys!
I have a question about overclocking my GTX 1070.
The card has 8 gigabytes of VRAM, but I rarely reach that limit since I’m only playing in 1080p. The fact that Nvidia only added 6 gigabytes to the RTX 2060 suggests you probably won’t need more than that for 1080p gaming in the coming years—though it’s a bit disappointing because it makes one of the main selling points less relevant.
I’m wondering: if I lower my memory speed further to try overclocking my core speed, what happens? Will it use more VRAM or affect something else? Does underclocking the memory speed actually raise the maximum core clock?
What advice would you give to a 1080p gamer looking to overclock their GTX 1070?
Typically one OC is unrelated to the other. Reducing RAM speed won't consume more resources—it will simply slow things down equally. Occasionally aiming for an absolute maximum core speed might tempt you to try a similar high memory speed, but if it remains stable at its default setting, it's best to keep it as is. The safest approach is to experiment with both overclocked and stock configurations to determine which performs better in specific tests.