GTX 1060 Overclocking questions (100% Voltage | Limit temps | highest MHZ for memory)

[DanielMZXG]

I got a new Gainward Phoenix GTX 1060 6GB and using their OC software:

1.Should I increase the Memory more than 4600? I afraid to make harm to the VRM due high temps', and because there is no way to know the temps.
2.Is it safe to max out to 100% the "GPU Over Voltage"?
3.What are the limit temps? 90C?

right now I set:

2100Core (with boost to 2300 due to Nvidia's GPU Boost 3.0)
4600Memory
76~81C on full load
60~70% fan speed.

 

[scuzzycard]

You aren't going to put your cards VRM at significant risk of failure unless you drastically increase the power limit. Since this is only possible with a custom BIOS, feel free to make whatever adjustments you want in the software - there's plenty of built-in protection these days, and the card will throttle both speed and voltage if the actual current demand exceeds a preset limit.

 

[DanielMZXG]

Thank you or your answer, I'll try to raise it up then.
What about the GPU Voltage?

 

[scuzzycard]

I believe Pascal is hardware-limited to 1.25V - I would make that my target voltage for maximum OC headroom, but the limit imposed by the video BIOS might be lower. Perhaps someone who owns a 1060 could chime in?

 

[DanielMZXG]

Any 1060 owner can say his opinion?

 

[DanielMZXG]

Bumpp

 

[scuzzycard]

The higher you set the voltage, the higher you can clock it. It's impossible to set a voltage on that card that's dangerously high without hard-modding the card, so go nuts.