Understanding Overclocking Essentials for GTX 1050
Understanding Overclocking Essentials for GTX 1050
You've just purchased a GTX 1050 with 2GB of RAM and are interested in getting it to run faster through overclocking. Since you're new to computers and overclocking, you might be a bit slow at first. Please let me know if you need any guidance or basic information.
I use msi afterburner, begin with +75mhz on the core clocks, then raise it in 25mhz steps, testing with a game that demands full GPU usage or a benchmark such as unigene heaven. If the increase remains steady, continue by adding another 25mhz and recheck until freezing occurs, blue screens appear, or crashes happen. Then reduce the clocks slightly and retest until stability is achieved. Once a stable core clock is identified, proceed with OCing memory, starting at +100mhz and increasing in 40mhz increments until instability appears, when memory artifacts emerge—displaying unusual patterns or colors on the screen. When this happens, lower the memory clocks again to locate the correct setting.
I follow msi afterburner by beginning with +75mhz on the core clocks, then raising it in 25mhz steps. I test with a demanding game or a benchmark such as unigene heaven. If the increase is stable, I add another 25mhz and retest until freezing, blue screens, or crashes occur. Then I reduce the clocks slightly and recheck until a consistent stable value is reached. Once a steady core clock is identified, I proceed to overclock memory, starting at +100mhz in 40mhz increments until instability appears. Memory instability will cause artifacts—unusual patterns or colors on the screen. When you notice this, lower the memory clocks and locate the stable setting where artifacts disappear, which will be your maximum overclock point. For more details, see this video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKWbKCKsWVQ
The reason I purchased it was to challenge myself in computer knowledge and gain some learning experience. I believed clock speed would outperform VRAM. I could have obtained a GTX 1050 Ti, which is accurate; however, I thought it would fit better with my Pentium G4560 for $130 rather than spending $200 on a RX 470.