What is the correct overclocking voltage for Question 1660?
What is the correct overclocking voltage for Question 1660?
I recently purchased an MSI gaming X16 and wanted to push it to 1660 Ti performance. I’m new to overclocking and successfully got it to +175 MHz core clock and +275 MHz memory clock. The system felt stable, but I’m unsure about adjusting the core voltage. It’s currently at max +100% and power limit at 105%. I understand high voltages can harm the GPU, so is this too high? If needed, how much should I reduce it to? Temperatures are good, fans rarely spin up.
Increasing the voltage slightly can shorten the lifespan of the chip. However, even at full capacity, your device is likely to become outdated before it fails. You might notice a noticeable improvement in performance by raising the power limiter to 120%. Ultimately, modern GPUs tend to overclock themselves significantly. Trying to push a 1660 chip to 1660ti performance isn't feasible; you'd only see a small gain of around 5% in games. Most differences will be seen only in tests, not in real-world usage. If longevity is your main concern, avoid pushing the clock speed too high—stick to stock voltage and observe how much further you can increase it without adding more power.