What are the best steps for properly overclocking an RX 580 Sapphire Nitro+?
What are the best steps for properly overclocking an RX 580 Sapphire Nitro+?
I reviewed an online guide about overclocking GPUs and it seems mostly accurate, though some details are unclear. I’m new to GPU OC, so please be patient. I shared a photo of my MSI Afterburner setup before applying the recommended changes. The source is the website you linked: https://www.online-tech-tips.com/compute...rformance/. I followed their instructions but haven’t noticed a significant performance boost or temperature rise. Could you help me understand better? Thanks.
1237mV is significantly too high for 1411MHz. It should remain stable near 1150mV, perhaps slightly lower, but definitely not below 1100mV. The outcome depends on the silicon lottery involved. Are you tracking your clock speeds with tools like HWiNFO64 or GPUz? I’m guessing you’re likely reaching thermal and/or power limits when running at 1237mV. Many users have different testing setups, but my go-to is Folding@Home (or whatever program you prefer). I’ve compiled a quick reference guide for you—RX580 is essentially an OC'd RX480.
1237mV is significantly too high for 1411MHz. It should remain stable near 1150mV, perhaps slightly lower, but definitely not below 1100mV. The outcome depends on the silicon lottery. Are you tracking your clockspeeds with tools like HWiNFO64 or GPUz? I’m guessing you’re likely reaching thermal and/or power limits when running at 1237mV. Many users have different testing setups, but my go-to is Folding@Home (or whatever you prefer). Here’s a guide I created—RX580 is simply an OC'd RX480.
I'm not using anything to track my speeds. Honestly, I just wanted improved performance, so I searched for a tutorial on how to overclock a GPU, and the link I found was the one at the top. I don't understand what the 1237 mV means or what it does, since I'm really new to this overclocking community.
Alright, I just read the first post on the link you sent. I think Im understanding what undervolting is. So basically you are trying to cut the mV to a lower number so that it is stable but also still getting the same results? and mV means memory voltage right?
Auto voltage usually adds 50-75mV excess at certain frequencies on AMD Polaris cards. Higher voltage means more power, heat, and noise. When I adjust settings (CPU or GPU), I start with auto voltage. It’s useful to set a basic frequency limit without worrying about low voltage (try the howitzer first). Then reduce voltage at that frequency until you reach the minimum. After that, increase both frequency and voltage by the same percentage. If it becomes unstable, raise voltage. If it stabilizes, lower voltage slightly to return to your optimal curve. Rinse and repeat.
Sure, I can help with that. Let me rephrase your question clearly while keeping the original meaning and structure intact.
I wouldn't bother checking states 1-3. They're all expected to fall below the voltage limit defined by the VRAM, so focus your results on 4, 6, and 7 then project the rest.
I rely on Folding@Home (GPU client only) to evaluate my voltage configurations. It seems to identify issues more quickly and accurately than most tools. 3DMark Time Spy is another solid free option for testing.
I employ GPUz to track frequency, temperatures, and voltages. HWiNFO64 is another viable alternative.
Alright, So first off I will test Stage 4 and set 4-7 same freq and volt. I will turn the volt down by about 30 each run. I will test this by running FAHBench after setting the volts. If nothing becomes unstable, I will go down another 20-30 volts, test again if anything happens (unstable) then I will revert the volts back to what they were. Then I will add a percentage such as .25 percent to both numbers, if unstable I will add more volts, if stable Ill reduce volts. And I will do that for each stage. This will in turn OC my gpu. So is there anything I got wrong lol?