Overclocking the GPU but Not CPU?

[mamba238]

First thing first, I am a beginner when it comes with overclocking so, I really need some advice. I will like to overclock my CPU & my GPU but, right now I can't overclock my CPU until I have a better CPU cooler....."Please see forum link below".........I will like to know if I can overclock my video card but, not my CPU? Is that method safe or not? Help me please!


http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2404995/cpu-cooler-cooler-master-hyper-212-evo.html

My Rig:
case: Rosewill Blackhawk Mid-Tower
CPU: Intel i5-3570K
GPU: Gigabyte G1 Gaming 970
PSU: Seasonic X-650 Gold
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB
ODD: Asus Black Bluray Burner
RAM: 2x4GB (8GB) Gskill Snpier 1600
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

 

[Thaisnang]

Use an overclocking software to OC the GPU. Gigabyte should come with OC GURU software. But I'll recommend you use MSI afterburner.

 

[mamba238]

ok good but, is it ok to overclock the GPU but, not the CPU?

 

[Thaisnang]

ok good but, is it ok to overclock the GPU but, not the CPU?

Yes, it is totally OK.

 

[mamba238]

ok good but, is it ok to overclock the GPU but, not the CPU?

Yes, it is totally OK.

Thanks a lot!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The Gigabyte 970 / MSI 970 handle OC'ing very very well, I have not seen one yet that doesn't do well above 1500 Mhz. Download the OC utility of your choice (most prefer Afterburner) and start experimenting. Start with these settings:

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_970_g1_gaming_review,26.html

With AfterBurner we applied:

Temp Target 80 Degrees C
GPU clock +150 MHz
Power limiter 112%
Mem clock +500 MHz
Volatge + 87Mv
FAN RPM default

That got them to:

Core Clock 1328 MHz
Boost Clock: ~1516 MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz


As for the CPU, that cooler will get you 4.2 - 4.4 Ghz quite easily.

 

[mamba238]

The Gigabyte 970 / MSI 970 handle OC'ing very very well, I have not seen one yet that doesn't do well above 1500 Mhz. Download the OC utility of your choice (most prefer Afterburner) and start experimenting. Start with these settings:

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_970_g1_gaming_review,26.html

With AfterBurner we applied:

Temp Target 80 Degrees C
GPU clock +150 MHz
Power limiter 112%
Mem clock +500 MHz
Volatge + 87Mv
FAN RPM default

That got them to:

Core Clock 1328 MHz
Boost Clock: ~1516 MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz


As for the CPU, that cooler will get you 4.2 - 4.4 Ghz quite easily.

This is really helpful, thanks buddy.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

My pleasure