How do I overclock my GPU?

[seanmpmarino]

Ok so I recently build a gaming pc and I want to overclock my gpu for maximum performance. I’m pretty much a noob at overclocking and I’m not sure how to really do it. I have a EVGA 1060 6gb scc gpu and I want to get its full potential out of it. It is paired alongside a 8700k, 16gb of DDR4 with a Z370-H mobo from Asus. I am currently using MSI afterburner for gpu overclocking I just have no clue. Someone please help!

 

[aswindamara]

i'm sorry to say, i mean SSC means Superclocked , it was already OCed by EVGA, to get the powerfull performnace.
but if you want to oc more. Maybe you can follow this step.
1. Gpu Power Limit to Max. usually at 120%
2. Increase Gpu Core step by step for every 25 Mhz or 50 Mhz.
3. Increase Gpu Memory step by step by 100Mhz for looking for stability.
4. Test it on furmark or any GPU Stress test for looking the stable performance.

 

[mhtsgr999]

Take a look at this
http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2749337/safe-gpu-overclocking-guide-2016.html

In a nutshell, you try to increase the core clock and memory clock untill You face instability and if your temps are lower than 70-75 C you can increase the voltage a little bit to get more stability.
At higher speeds the GPU need more power to run and higher power means higher voltage. Since you are new to OC'ing don't mess up with voltages right away, overclock as much as you can with stock voltages and make sure to stress the GPU to check if the Overclock is stable.

Here's some video tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUEMS-B1Siw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNsMBzaysMQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA_l5-HDel4

 

[smartauthentification]

1. Install EVGA Precision.
2. Increase power limit to 120
3. Increase GPU Clock to +120 (Stable) or +130 (May not be stable)
4. Increase Memory Clock to +230 (Stable) or +260 (Higher temps though still stable) or +280 (60% Stable)
5. Run a stress test for 30 Min -1 Hour, after that check GPU temps on Precision whether it is hitting higher than 65C.

Running a stress test for that long will test if the settings are stable.

 

[zebarjadi.raouf]

1. Install EVGA Precision.
2. Increase power limit to 120
3. Increase GPU Clock to +120 (Stable) or +130 (May not be stable)
4. Increase Memory Clock to +230 (Stable) or +260 (Higher temps though still stable) or +280 (60% Stable)
5. Run a stress test for 30 Min -1 Hour, after that check GPU temps on Precision whether it is hitting higher than 65C.

Stop quoting numbers for OC. And GPU doesn't need 30minute+ stress test. It's not CPU.

I am currently using MSI afterburner for gpu overclocking I just have no clue. Someone please help!

0. Open MSI Afterburner. Download and run UNIGINE Valley or Heaven on Ultra.

1. Max your power limit. (450W+ PSU needed)

2. Increase your core clock 25+ at a time while looking at UNIGINE benchmark till artifacts (weird lines and colors) appear or your driver crashes. Then fine tune it compared to your previous clock.
Example Core clock: +25 > ... > +150 > artifact > +125 > ... > +135 (Keep it 25 or more below max)

3. Do the same for Memory. (50 or more below max)

4. Save your profile.

5. Don't check apply overclocking at startup.

Keep your temps below 85c, if you go over it or stay near it., consider installing a fan on your case near the GPU.