Switching from MSI Afterburner to WattMan for the RX 570
Switching from MSI Afterburner to WattMan for the RX 570
I have an RX 570 GPU
I overclocked the C.Clock to 1480Mhz and M.Clock to 2125Mhz (+96mv and 50% power limit included) with afterburner everything worked until the AMD 17.7.2 update changed the sensors of other utilities. I chose to overclock again using Wattman
1. What is the highest (mv) value allowed for core clock voltage? The default was 1150, but in Afterburner it’s just a slider to max
2. Can I set a custom fan curve? Yes, it’s possible
3. How can I adjust the graph so core clock stays at 1480Mhz and memory at 2125Mhz? Just change those numbers?
Thank you for your suggestions in advance.
Never settle for the highest safe voltage immediately. Begin by tweaking clocks at default settings first. Only once you identify the clock limits at that voltage should you proceed. Did you check your GPU performance during gaming to confirm it wasn’t being throttled? With that voltage it might have been reducing speed constantly, making it hard to detect.
Never settle for the highest safe voltage right away. Begin by tweaking clocks at default levels first. Only after identifying the limits at that voltage should you proceed. Checked GPU performance during gameplay to confirm no throttling occurred—this voltage might have been reducing speed without you realizing.
The process of achieving stable overclocking requires patience. Rushing will likely yield unsatisfactory outcomes, as the ideal safe voltage for maximum overclock may not be the one that prevents overheating.
Regarding the 1150 figure, it’s in mV format; adding 96mV would result in 1246mV. However, I wouldn’t exceed this much. Start by adjusting the clock, then increase the mV by 20-25 once you reach a stable point.
You can't fully configure the fan curve, but you can define minimum and target settings.
To modify the graph, adjust the overall overclock percentage or tweak the last two states (6 and 7) to your desired speed. For memory, simply move the slider upward.
You shouldn't always opt for the highest safe voltage. Begin by tweaking clocks at default settings first. Only after confirming the limits at that voltage should you proceed. Check if your GPU maintained stable speeds during gaming to ensure it wasn’t throttling. With that voltage, it might have been constantly reducing performance, making the true maximum unclear.
Overclocking to the absolute peak takes patience. Rushing the process often leads to poor results because the safe voltage for your card likely won’t give you the best overclock due to heat concerns.
Regarding your questions: the 1150 figure is in mV, so adding 96mV would bring it to 1246mV. However, I wouldn’t increase it that much. Start by adjusting the clock first, then increase the mV by 20-25 once you reach a limit. You can't fully set a fan curve but you can define minimum and target speeds.
To modify the graph, adjust the overall overclock percentage or tweak the last two states (6 and 7) to your desired speed. For memory, drag the slider upward.
Thanks for your response. I’ve already tested your Overclocking method in Afterburner, reaching around 1440Mhz (unstable at 1450Mhz). Unlocking voltage then unlocking reached 1500Mhz but wasn’t stable, so it settled at 1480Mhz.
Your GPU stayed below 65°C during intense gaming and benchmarks at full fan speed. I’ve seen the voltage hit a maximum of 1237mV in MSI Afterburner. Would this approach work with WattMan as well? If it goes beyond 1246mV, could it damage your GPU? What steps should I check before overclocking—should I restart and consider the latest update (17.7.2) that disables other monitoring tools except WattMan? This might make starting over difficult?
Beginning fresh might be the best choice.
Turn off the afterburner, rivatuner, or any other monitoring/overclocking software. If you aim for around +25mv and check what you can achieve, it’s perfectly okay.
I don’t like pushing the voltage too high—I tend to keep things very safe.
Another thing to consider is your motivation: are you overclocking just for the thrill or mainly for better FPS?
If it’s only about higher FPS, you shouldn’t push it all the way to the unstable end.
Staying 30-50Mhz lower likely won’t affect gameplay and lets you maintain lower voltages.
Good luck!
Starting over could be a viable choice. Disable the afterburner, rivatuner, or any other monitoring/overclocking software. It’s okay to aim for around +25mv and see what you can achieve. I tend to keep voltage changes minimal—I usually play it very conservatively.
Another point to consider is your motivation: are you overclocking for enjoyment or just to boost FPS? If the latter, pushing too close to instability shouldn’t be necessary. Reducing the frequency by 30-50Mhz might not affect gameplay noticeably and could help maintain lower voltages.
Good luck!
Hmmm, weird.
I'm using the older 17.4.3. It's been good to me so no reason to upgrade.
alceryes :
Hmmm, weird.
I'm using the older 17.4.3. It's been good to me so no reason to upgrade.
I went back to 17.4.4 and using my Afterburner for OC
but The Surge game has blue artifacts in 17.4.4 whereas if we update we can play The Surge but every other game spikes, black screen and all. Maybe i wont update and play surge for a while
Alceryes :
Whoa!!
If you're seeing artifacts with one driver and black screens with another, you might be overclocking too much. Lower it or face potential permanent damage to your card (which could have already occurred).
LOL Don't Worry about my OC I've tested various synthetic benchmarks with a core of 1480Mhz and 2125Mhz Memory Clock.
The black screen issue was linked to dx12 Sniper Elite 4 when opened with dx11—it worked fine otherwise (driver problem).
The blue texture glitch isn't artifacts; it causes blue tones to flicker in-game, which is a driver issue.
I've already posted a thread about the black screen problem.
My GPU actually runs better than the stock RX 580 in many games when compared with GPU benchmarks from different sources.
Maybe I just got lucky with the silicon. If I can overclock my 3570K, my machine will be powerful in every title.