This version offers a 3GB boost for the EVGA GEFORCE GTX 1060 using EVGA precision, reaching its peak performance.
This version offers a 3GB boost for the EVGA GEFORCE GTX 1060 using EVGA precision, reaching its peak performance.
Hi all,
I've been using a 3gb 1060 for about two months now. I increased the voltage to 70%, the GPU clock was around +225mhz and memory at +300mhz. I did this following a guide, and of course
EVGA Precision XOC
I got bored and tried to push it higher in steps of 10. When games would crash during intense sessions and I had to restart the PC repeatedly, I settled on 225mhz and 300mhz for stability. Still, crashes persisted, so I lowered it to 200mhz. Temperatures stayed normal, around 70 degrees at full load.
Anyone has any idea what caused this? And what's the recommended maximum?
Current setup:
i5-7600K @ 4.8ghz
Asus Z270-A Prime
16GB Corsair Vengeance @ 3000mhz
The issue is, I had it at +225mhz for two months now, and I can't raise it above 200mhz. What could be causing this? Thanks for the help!
Oh okay that makes more sense. It seems like one of two things might be happening: temperature control issues (ignoring what the temp readings say in Precision X or similar), or maybe the GPU has been damaged through wear. Usually it takes years for that to happen on a CPU when you're overclocking, but I'm not sure about a GPU.
Merged version of the text:
I'm seeking advice on overclocking an EVGA GEFORCE GTX 1060 with a 3GB RAM. I increased the voltage to 70%, achieved a GPU clock of +225MHz and memory at +300MHz. I followed a guide and used EVGA Precision XOC. I experimented further, raising it by steps of 10, but games would crash when speeds reached around 250MHz. Eventually, I settled on 225MHz and 300MHz for stability. The system ran smoothly at about 70°C under load. Anyone have insights or recommendations on the optimal maximum settings? My current setup includes an i5-7600K at 4.8GHz and a 16GB Corsair Vengeance RAM at 3000MHz.
Spacez0r :
The games were still crashing, so I lowered the frequency from 250mhz to 200mhz. Temperatures are normal, around 70 degrees at full load. Someone might have told me what the safe limit is for overclocking. It’s similar to CPU overclocking—keep testing higher until you hit crashes, then revert to a stable setting. I’d recommend using a tool like Unigine’s Heaven engine to check GPU stability before playing. Crashing games can corrupt save files, which is a common issue. There’s no universal answer since GPUs vary based on model and environmental factors like room temperature.
Spacez0r:
Still games kept crashing, so I lowered the frequency from 250mhz to 200mhz. Temperatures are normal, around 70 degrees at full load. Anyone know what caused this? And what’s the recommended maximum?
You discovered your card’s overclock limit. It’s similar to CPU overclocking—keep testing higher until crashes happen, then revert to a stable setting. I suggest using a tool like Unigine’s Heaven engine to check GPU stability before starting a game. Crashing saves are a real risk.
GPU performance varies by model and environment, so there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.
True, but your situation isn’t new.
The issue is, I had it at +225mhz for two months now, and I can't raise it above 200mhz. What could be causing this? Thanks for the help!
Oh okay that makes more sense. It seems like one of two things might be happening: temperature control issues (ignoring what the temp readings say in Precision X or similar), or maybe the GPU has been damaged through wear. Usually it takes years for that to happen on a CPU when you're overclocking, but I'm not sure about a GPU.
Spacez0r:
The issue is, I had it set at +225mhz for two months now, and I can't go higher than 200mhz. What's going on? Thanks for clarifying!
Oh okay that makes more sense. It seems like one of the two things might be happening: either temperature control is getting affected (ignoring the specific temp readings), or there could be some damage to the GPU from overclocking. Usually it takes years for this to happen on a CPU, but I'm not sure about a GPU.
Alright, sounds real. Thanks for the help!