Struggling to boost my GTX 970's performance
Struggling to boost my GTX 970's performance
As mentioned in the title, I own a G1 Gaming GTX 970 and learned about its suitability for overclocking. I explored various resources such as GPU-Z, MSI Afterburner, and Unigine Heaven, beginning my testing process. I achieved voltages of +87 core voltage, a power increase of +112%, a core clock boost to +130, and a memory clock rise to +500. The setup remained stable during gameplay on Unigine Heaven. However, when playing games like Dota 2, Rise of the Tomb Raider, or Arma 3, after roughly 10 to 20 minutes my monitors (1080p and 720p) would both turn black and then reappear, displaying the message "display driver stopped responding and has recovered." This forced me to restart the game. I attempted adjusting the core clock and memory clock settings, but even at +0, the issue persisted and worsened with higher values. I’m now seeking guidance on these specifications and appreciate your help ahead of time.
What time did you experience when it crashed? I'll reset the memory to +0 and check how far you can reach the core.