Should I overclock?
Should I overclock?
I received an MSI Ventus OC gtx and have been quite pleased with it. But it hasn't delivered the performance I hoped for. After applying the msi afterburner overlay, I found it only reached 45 degrees during games, and I'm considering whether to overclock my GPU.
Here are the details of your full system specifications: CPU, GPU, PSU, RAM (including quantity), Motherboard, and Monitor.
ryzen 5 2600 with gtx 1660, evga br 500w, 2x8 ddr4-3000 16-18-18-38, gigabyte b450m ds3h, and a random hp monitor at 23 in 60 hz.
Ensure XMP is activated in the BIOs. Also, verify that all drivers are up to date and proceed with installing MSI afterburner. You can increase the power to 110% without issues; it will simply enable the GPU to utilize more power when required.
E: I just noticed the PSU isn't great, but it shouldn't be the main constraint here.
We can clarify whether the expected results were achieved by reviewing the available data. The statement suggests a discrepancy between anticipated and actual performance, though specific metrics aren't provided. To confirm if the most recent graphics card driver was applied, we should check the system's driver installation history. Quantitative details would help assess the impact of the update.
And I'm using an i7-3770k running at 4.6GHz with a GTX970. In Skyrim I maintain around 180 frames per second, but when I add mods (170 are installed) it drops to about 60. That performance is entirely CPU-dependent. In CSGO I can reach 300fps. The details settings don't make much difference; I consistently achieve that at low or ultra settings in either game. I'm reaching the CPU's maximum, while the GPU still manages.
I should try different configurations. Play the games without any changes. Record the FPS values. Switch to ultra and then back to low settings. Observe the FPS trends. A significant variation suggests the GPU is the bottleneck, with changes tied to post-processing effects. If FPS remains stable, it indicates the GPU isn't the issue, but the CPU is.
For instance, with 170 mods in Skyrim, performance is strictly CPU-limited. Even if I upgraded to an RTX2080ti, I'd still be capped at 60fps. It wouldn't improve much. A PC with a 2600 doesn't guarantee better results. You might get average FPS, and upgrading the GPU won't noticeably help unless the CPU is the limiting factor. All these factors—PC configuration, RAM speed, BIOS, GPU, game code, resolution, GeForce Experience settings, Xbox DVR/game bar, DSR, etc.—play a role.
The GPU temperature isn't a reliable measure for assessing frame rates.