OC-ing a GPU

[MisterCamper]

Hello, I want to ask you guys about overclocking a gpu, msi gtx 960 2g to be specific.
I know little bout oc-ing but I'd like to oc it to a safe point. Not much, maybe 10%.
Also will I need any additional cooling system?

 

[migronesien]

No, you can just raise the clock without anything other to worry about.10% is fine.

Try Evga Precision X or MSI Afterburner.
I prefer Precision X though.

 

[computers_are_freaky]

yeah, it's still a pretty good cooler on that card, and the software won't let you burn it out, it will just thermal throttle, not great for it, but is still fine afterwards. Just slowly raise the clock speed and test it every time, and when it gets unstable, raise the voltage slightly and carry on until your at the temp levels your comfortable with.
Be sure to thouroghly test it every time, with 3dmark, firestrike, valley or whatever. Not just a few minutes either, give it at LEAST 20min. to be on the safe side.
Just watch some TV and o back and check on it every now and again, every time slightly raising the clock, and if neccesary the voltage. As long as you stay bellow about 85°C you will have no problems at all, just stop with what your comfortable with. Oh yeah, and when you reach your final goal, leave it going a few hours on a final stress test to be absolutely sure it's completely stable.
Good luck.