Strix GTX 960 has a maximum core speed of 1379MHz and memory up to 4009MHz.
Strix GTX 960 has a maximum core speed of 1379MHz and memory up to 4009MHz.
Hi, I'm attempting to push my Asus Strix GTX 960 overclock. The current settings are around 1379 MHz on Core clock (+95) and 4009MHz on Memory Clock (+410). Stress testing with FurMark causes crashes when exceeding these limits. The card handles up to 79°C. I'm unsure if I'm making a mistake. Should I tweak the Core Voltage? I'm new to overclocking and followed the recommended small steps. The fan curve reaches full speed at about 70°C—am I hitting the card's maximum? Check the photo for more details.
Using msi afterburner, yes increase core voltage to the highest setting, power limit to maximum, and temperature limit to maximum. I believe the current temperature is around 92 degrees, and then proceed with overclocking. Also remember to adjust fan control and set the fan speed to a more aggressive level because of the extra heat from overclocking. My guideline is that temperature should match rpm—like 40 degrees for every -40% reduction in RPM—continuing until reaching 70 degrees, at which point I set it to full capacity.
You could be right at the threshold. Make sure you start by overclocking the core, since that provides the greatest advantage. Once you identify the peak core frequency, increase the memory clock afterward.
Using msi afterburner, set core voltage to max, power limit to max, and temperature limit to max. It seems the temperature is around 92 degrees, and then proceed with overclocking. Also remember to adjust fan control and make the fan run more aggressively because of the extra heat from overclocking. My guideline is to keep temperature in sync with rpm, starting at about 40 degrees and reducing by 40% per degree until reaching 70 degrees, which is the max setting.