Tips for overclocking GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM
Tips for overclocking GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM
I recently purchased a new Gigabyte gtx 1060 6gb and decided to attempt overclocking. However, I'm uncertain if I'm doing it correctly. My system includes a Ryzen 1700 3.7ghz processor and 16gb G.Skill 3200mhz RAM on an Asus prime x370 Pro. In MSI afterburner my current settings are: Powerlimit at 110%, Temp Limit at 92%, Coreclock set between 170 and 2100mhz, Mem Clock at 780+, and temperatures remain around 60-65%. I'm unsure how to adjust the voltage in MSI afterburner. I'm not sure if increasing it further is safe or if I'm overdoing it. I've played Black Desert Online on High end mode for a few hours without any issues so far.
It looks like you're maintaining good performance. Using graphics benchmarking tools (such as 3DMark) should already show higher scores compared to non-overclocked systems. You might want to challenge yourself further. Keep a graphics benchmark running in windowed mode, gradually raising the frequencies from your current level. Apply the changes and monitor the Heaven benchmark for any issues. If you don't notice anything unusual—like bright dots or other artifacts—it's working well, and you can continue increasing frequencies. Be cautious if it starts behaving oddly; then reduce the frequency slightly. Also, keep an eye on temperatures, though 65°C is normal. These cards begin throttling around 82°C.