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    Question about overclocking

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Onasi, Dec 20, 2012.

  1. Onasi

    Onasi Notebook Guru

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    Hello,

    So I just have a question regarding overclocking and temperatures.

    Is it true that you only risk damaging your graphics card if the temps get too high? So as long as temps are alright, can I push clocks higher, or do I still damage the card?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Onasi, Dec 20, 2012
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  2. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I would say my max tolerance is 92c for ANY system. But most component would crash the OS first before damaging itself.
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 20, 2012
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  3. failwheeldrive

    failwheeldrive Notebook Deity

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    Or start throttling to protect the gpu. Regardless, it's smart to be conservative with overclocking. Start with a small oc and be sure to monitor temps and clock rates while gaming to check for throttling. If you run into high temps or instability (crashing or artifacts) then lower your clock rates.
     
    failwheeldrive, Dec 20, 2012
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  4. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    pretty much what ^ said.
    keep small overclock at first and monitor temps using software. just increase slightly if you think you can squeeze more juice out of the card. if your gaming and keeps crashing just lower overclock.
    depends on you gpu too as some cards overclock better than others.
     
    smokingjam, Dec 21, 2012
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