Restored Factory Overclock
Restored Factory Overclock
Hi, I have an EVGA GTX 970 FTW+ and believe I might have restored the factory overclock during an MSI Afterburner session. If I want to get it back, what steps should I follow?
xXSneakyRazorXx :
I'll take care of it. Is my GPU working just fine? Does the factory overclock remain intact, and am I safe from any issues?
It's better than just being okay. Only when my 970 gets a bit more overclocked does it surpass 1400MHz under stress.
The factory overclock is definitely still in place.
No, you're not. Let's focus on enjoying life! 😄
I own an EVGA GTX 970 FTW+ and believe I might have restored the factory overclock while using MSI Afterburner. I’m wondering how to restore it properly. What method do you recommend? One option is via Nvidia Control Panel, which helps in diagnosing stability issues. The binning process often works, but sometimes it resets everything. You can revert to default settings in MSI AB, and the system will restart smoothly, lowering core and memory speeds significantly compared to stock levels.
Aquielisunari :
XSneakyRazorXx :
I have an EVGA GXT 970 FTW. I suspect I might have restored the factory overclock while using MSI Afterburner, and I’m wondering how to restore it. How did you achieve that? One method is via the Nvidia Control Panel, which is part of troubleshooting for stability checks. The binning process usually functions, but occasionally... You select the default setting in MSI AB, and everything reverts back to EVGA’s original clock speeds. You can underclock it through MSI AB, but a single click on the default button will resolve the issue. It will also start up smoothly during idle periods. Essentially, the core and memory will run significantly lower than the stock configuration.
What game consumes the most graphical resources? Play it with clocks displayed in AB, capture a screenshot, and compare those clock values with The Core Clock (1216 base) which should be between 1367-1380 during full load, and 3500 (7010MHz effective) for memory when your GPU is fully utilized.
My GPU at full load
1440p anti a x8
http://prnt.sc/e1sa5k
On MSI AB's screen, when using the Cyborg Red Skin, you'll notice the core and memory clocks both show +0, which is typical. This indicates they are at their standard levels. If it displayed a positive number followed by a value, it would suggest overclocking. A negative number would mean underclocking.
xXSneakyRazorXx :
aquielisunari :
xXSneakyRazorXx :
I have an EVGA GXT 970 FTW. I suspect I might have restored the factory overclock while using MSI Afterburner, and I’m wondering how to restore it.
How did you manage to achieve that? One method is via the Nvidia Control Panel, which is part of the troubleshooting process to ensure stability. The binning process generally works, but sometimes... You select the default option in MSI AB, and everything reverts back to EVGA’s original clock speeds. You can also underclock it through MSI AB, but a single click on the default button usually resolves the issue. It will restart and run smoothly during idle periods. In short, the core and memory will operate at significantly lower levels than the stock configuration.
What game consumes the most graphics power? Play it with clocks displayed in AB, capture a screenshot, and compare those clock values with The Core (1216 base) during full load—ideally around 1367-1380—and with memory usage when your GPU is fully utilized at 3500 (7010MHz effective).
My GPU under full load at 1440p anti-aliasing with X8.
I’d suggest tweaking your fan curve slightly. If you’re okay with a bit of noise, it fades to white during gameplay.
Your AB settings look great—everything seems fine. Your temperature is just a bit elevated.
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xXSneakyRazorXx :
I'll take care of it. Is my GPU working just fine? Does the factory overclock remain intact, and am I safe from any issues?
It's better than just being okay. Only when my 970 gets a bit more overclocked does it surpass 1400MHz under stress.
The factory settings are definitely still in place.
No, you're not. Let's focus on enjoying life! 😄
Thank you a lot. It's great to see people like you in the PC community. You're welcome. Thanks again. By the way, I usually shut down AB while gaming. It takes off the fan curve and helps keep things quieter.