Need Tips- First OC Attempt Asus 1070 Turbo

[doughdreads]

CPU: i7 6700K (no OC) (liquid cooled)
GPU: Asus 1070 Turbo
RAM: 16 GB DDR4 3000
MOBO: MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon
PSU: 550w 80 Plus Bronze

This is my first attempt at overclocking. I used NZXT CAM to overclocka nd manage fan profiles. I was able to get a max of +220MHz core clock and +350MHz memory clock without any issues running Valley and Heaven; they would crash if my memory clock was over 350MHz.. I had to do some tweaking to get Firestrike and Time Spy to run without crashing. My final overclock was at +210MHz core clock and +300MHz memory clock.

After making a few adjustments to the fan profile, my GPU hovers around 67c at full load without being crazy loud, whereas it was running at 79c at full load without the overclock.

Overall I'm happy with the results but wondering if I could have done better. If you have any tips or pointers please let me know. What is everyone's opinion on CAM? Should I use a different application to overclock? Is this overclock any good? Any idea why I can't overclock my memory clock past 300MHz?

CAM (OC and Fan Settings): http://imgur.com/a/MuLxU

Firestrike before OC: http://www.3dmark.com/fs/11307264
Firestrike after OC: http://www.3dmark.com/fs/11317975

Time Spy before OC: http://www.3dmark.com/spy/911946
Time Spy after OC: http://www.3dmark.com/spy/1006403

Heaven: http://imgur.com/a/FHCHm

Valley: http://imgur.com/a/N9Elw

 

[adamscurr]

I think your overclock looks spot on... I did the same benchmark with a 1080 and got a score of 93% with a really good overclock... (cpu - 5 ghz, 1080 - 2124 ghz)... I would be pretty satisfied with your numbers...

Adan

 

[doughdreads]

I think your overclock looks spot on... I did the same benchmark with a 1080 and got a score of 93% with a really good overclock... (cpu - 5 ghz, 1080 - 2124 ghz)... I would be pretty satisfied with your numbers...

Adan

Thanks man, I wasn't too sure what kinda of results I should have been expecting. I guess now I just need to overclock my cpu haha

 

[Mikel_4]

No, you're lucky to get that high, Asus GTX 1070 Turbo is actually reference GTX 1070 without Founder Edition cooler, I can only suggest :

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  ■ Getting your front intake fans blow all the way through rear expansion slots mesh, that will ensure blower gets better fresher air.
  ■ I never hand on Asus 1070 Turbo nor CAM, I use MSI afterburner or EVGA PrecisionX and set power target as priority, for you if you use afterburner try gradually set power target, the Turbo Cooler was design to dissipate ~ 180 watt TDP, this will make the fan @ 100% RPM (loud) + draw more power out of PSU. The idea is to find out what TDP your card could handle, once you find it and then you can increase core and VRAM.

 

[doughdreads]

Thanks man. My GPU temps are actually pretty stable, right around 67c at full load; I'm not sure how cool the custom cooler cards are at full load but I'm pretty satisfied with the blower style cooler. Plus I've got tons of airflow.

I think I'm going to mess around with with EVGA PrecisionX and see if I can get better results.

 

[Mikel_4]

Glad to be useful, we'll be grateful if you contribute to online benchmark such as furmark, octane etc. About your 67c, what % the fan's RPM you set?

 

[doughdreads]

Yeh definitely, I've been running and submitting quite a few different benchmarks.

My fan is set to 65% at 60c and 70% at 70c; at around 65% fan speed its at about 2800 rpms.

 

[doughdreads]

Managed to get some better results.

Overclocked my 6700k to 4.6GHz and my ram to 2.8GHz.
GPU Core Clock: +225MHz
GPU Memory Clock: +300MHz

FireStrike: http://www.3dmark.com/fs/11340927
Time Spy: http://www.3dmark.com/spy/1018832
UserBenchmark: http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/2496366
PassMark: 6239.9 CPU: 12843 2D: 1214.3 3D: 11705 Memory: 3388
Heaven: 2523 Avg FPS: 100.2 Min: 36.3 Max: 206.2
Valley: 4204 Avg FPS: 100.5 Min: 42.7 Max: 202.9

At this point I am satisfied with my first overclock. If you guys have any further tips or advice I'd appreciate it.

 

[Mikel_4]

Thx now we know reference/Asus TX 1070 turbo actually get that OC by air cooler, are you later interest in water cooling? if you are, do share again here fro Tomshardware reader.

 

[ConchCaptain]

Thanks for this OC guide!
I have the exact same graphics card as you, went with this version of the card because I built a mini ITX system and wanted the air blown out of the case instead of recycling it inside.
I used your original settings of Core Clock 210 and Memory Clock 300. Could not get the MC above 300 without it becoming unstable.
Also tried your improved settings of 225 CC but I started seeing very slight artifacts in the form of small black squares. These artifacts are very small and so brief it is hard to even perceive them. I dropped back down to 210 and it seems rock solid.
I also had to modify my fan curve to stay below 70c.

Did you make any changes to your Core Voltage or Power & Temp Limits?

-Chris

 

[The_Staplergun]

To note: with a aftermarket cooler I can overclock and load up the card for ~52c.

That's about the difference you'll get between blower and aftermarket air cooling.

 

[doughdreads]

I've made a few adjustments since my first posts.

Here are my setting now: http://imgur.com/igGst22

Here is my latest Firestrike Score, literally just ran it: http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/18318661?

 

[Mikel_4]

Artifact appeared because either VRAM is running out of power delivery (GPU core steal more from VRM) or the original cooler didn't cool the VRM area sufficiently, best practice is to find out how high your graphic card can draw power without raising clock speed, later you can increase clock.

There're no exact fan orientation that will be good for each build, I don't believe warm air is cycling inside iTX case, in my experience it just simply obstructed by cables, with little creativity you can clear air way from cables, maybe zip tie + velcro strap + non conductive tape.

If your mini iTX case also with CPU air cooler than rear exhaust should be intake (to move warm air coming from CPU cooler), use fan that suppose to be quiet and rated above 1000RPM such as Silent Wings 3 or MegaFlow. Optional demiflex dust filter according to your fan size.

I won't use OC setting as daily operational preset, I put it like this, performance : power consumption = 1:1 factory preset, manual OC =
2:4 or 2:5, so you draw 3 or 4 more just to get 1 more performance. That was showed by corsair link on Octane Render.

 

[ConchCaptain]

Thanks for the updated MSI screen shot.
I mirrored your settings and am pleased with the results.
Seems to run a little cooler at 66c max and a higher fps score in Unigine Valley Benchmark.
Here is a link to my score:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0bTS4Xm6Q4fbG5UXy1JTkZsREk/view?usp=sharing