Yes, GPU overclocking can lead to unstable behavior and glitches.
Yes, GPU overclocking can lead to unstable behavior and glitches.
Ne0Wolf7 :
I wan't talking about memory, I meant core voltage.
Here's how I OC a GPU:
1. Set my core voltage to max allowed by Afterburner (its safe and wont lower card lifespan)
2. Set my power and temp limit according to card (for a GTX 1060, un-link the two, set power limit to as high as it will go and temp limit to 83)
3. If you haven't already, install 3D mark Firestrike (it's a far better and more realistic test than valley, like recommended on the guide I posted)
3. Start to up the core clock.
Do this by raising it in increments and monitoring your temps each run-though. I usually start out by adding 100, then 50, then 25... If any of these jumps prove to much, I make a smaller one.
To check if your OC is stable, look carefully at the graphics each run-though, if you notice some artifacts, you've gone too high. Keep an eye on your temps also.
When you finally reach that magic clock speed where if you raise it just one or two more and you get artifacts, back off 5 MHz for stability.
4. Then do the memory clock this same way.
5. Stress test. If temps go to high or you get artifacts, back off in increments of 5.
6. Brag about how high it went
Sweet thanks alot you were super informative, that link makes alot of sense. My biggest fret was upping the voltage too high, I know the Mhz isnt to big of a deal it will either work or it won't but once more electricity starts flowing is when it gets scary. From Overclocking my CPU, I read alot that you can put to many volts into it and boom! Wasn't sure if the same principle stood for the GPU, makes sense that using the AfterBurner program that it would not be possible.
Thanks again. My main goal was to get upwards of 60FPS in Witcher 3 with HairWorks on, I Achieved an avg of 80 FPS on Max all settings. Still got a bunch of tweaking to do but this is looking good.
Based on your lack of voltage OC, it seems you're doing well. Wishing you success on your next challenge. And have a great night!