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The steps to overclock the GPU are not too difficult but require high accuracy to avoid potential issues.
Preparation
Before starting the GPU overclocking process, identify the technical specifications and update the system GPU driver.
Identify Technical Specifications
First, download and install Speccy. The software is designed to provide computer hardware specifications, including the GPU.
Download Speccy to your computer and install it here.
Update drivers
The next step is to update the system drivers. To do this, first open the Speccy software you just installed, then find the Graphics section to check whether your computer's graphics card is AMD (Radeon, or RX/R9/R7/R3) or Nvidia (GeForce, GTX, or RTX).
GeForce Experience software (Nvidia)
If you have an Nvidia graphics card, download the GeForce Experience software to your computer and install it to automatically update system drivers.
Download GeForce Experience to your computer and install it here.
Radeon software (AMD)
If you're using an AMD GPU, download Radeon to your computer and install it. The software is designed to detect and update driver versions for AMD GPU-equipped devices.
Download Radeon to your computer and install it here.
Install GPU overclocking software
Here are two of the best GPU overclocking software available today that you can download and install:
MSI Afterburner (supports both AMD and Nvidia GPUs)
Mytour recommends you to install and use MSI Afterburner. The software is compatible with all GPU models, including both AMD and Nvidia.
Download MSI Afterburner to your computer and install it here.
EVGA PrecisionX (for Nvidia GPUs)
EVGA PrecisionX is only compatible and operational on Nvidia GPUs. In addition to features found in Afterburner, EVGA PrecisionX also supplements with additional features tailored for EVGA GPUs.
Download EVGA PrecisionX to your computer and install it here.
GPU overclocking guide
Key Parameters:
- Core Voltage: This parameter measures GPU voltage. Increase this value before overclocking; it can be raised to the maximum as long as the PSU (power supply unit) can handle it.
If the initial GPU voltage level approaches the maximum PSU level, it's time to replace the power supply with a higher capacity one.
- Core / Shader Clock: These parameters are often linked, impacting system performance. Mytour recommends adjusting these settings after overclocking to +25.
- Memory Clock: Increment the value by +50 each time until system issues occur, and do this before core overclocking.
- Fan Speed: Finally, adjust the fan speed. You can customize Fan Speed in the Afterburner software by clicking the Auto button.
Finally, click Save and save it as Profile 1. In case of issues, you can return and adjust the values.
Perform the overclocking, then click Save and save it as Profile 2. Don't close Afterburner hastily; continue overclocking.
GPU Overclocking Test
There are 2 ways to test GPU overclocking. The first method is to perform a stress test on the GPU and observe the results. The other method is to start gaming and see if any issues occur, ensuring smooth gaming performance on the system.
If method 1 fails, try reducing the values until the system stabilizes. Then, you can gradually increase or decrease the settings until you achieve optimal overclocking.
In addition to GPU overclocking, you can also overclock your computer's RAM to make it perform more powerfully.
- Read more: How to Overclock Your Computer's RAM.
Above are the steps for GPU overclocking. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to leave your comments below the article.
