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Overclocking regarding Zotac GTX 660 ti

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June 14, 2013 2:57:41 PM

Under a heavy load for about 20-30 minutes on my card, it is at around 64 c- 65 c. It's safe to say that it is at a cool temperature for a high end gpu. I have no experience with previous overclocking, but I know I can at least get a bit more boost out of my card. First of all, what is the limit for a 660 ti, where is a free program that I can alter my gpu specs, and what is a safe speed if im able to overclock the card to a constant temperature of around 65-70? I don't know much about the topic, so any help would be much appreciated

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a b K Overclocking
June 14, 2013 3:00:20 PM

MSI Afterburner and EVGA Precision work the same, try one of those. No one can say how far you can get because all cards are different, just overclock as far as you can get. Also don't worry about voltage because its locked on your card, and, your temps are fine into the 80's.
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June 14, 2013 3:07:40 PM

If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?
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June 14, 2013 3:49:53 PM

Tweetytime said:
If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?


nvidia Green Light will limit you OCing.
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June 14, 2013 4:19:42 PM

Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?


nvidia Green Light will limit you OCing.


well, I did step my memory clock and core to +155 MHz, not the best but I got a little extra squeeze, I dont know what you mean by limiting my card because I do see a small better performance.
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a b K Overclocking
June 14, 2013 4:36:46 PM

The 'Green Light' is a sort of policy implemented by Nvidia, part of it is board partners are not allowed to provide voltage adjustment. It will effect your overclock as more voltage allows higher clocks.

155 is really good on the core, but you should easily be able to push the memory to +500, try it.
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June 14, 2013 4:43:16 PM

cookybiscuit said:
The 'Green Light' is a sort of policy implemented by Nvidia, part of it is board partners are not allowed to provide voltage adjustment. It will effect your overclock as more voltage allows higher clocks.

155 is really good on the core, but you should easily be able to push the memory to +500, try it.


we'll, my computer already conked out and restarted. When I had both at 155 and the temp at 65. I have no idea why it did that, it didn't seem like a high overclock.

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June 14, 2013 4:48:04 PM

Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?


nvidia Green Light will limit you OCing.


well, I did step my memory clock and core to +155 MHz, not the best but I got a little extra squeeze, I dont know what you mean by limiting my card because I do see a small better performance.


If Green Light was not implemented and nvida 6xx series card were designed more hardy then you would see "a big better performance". Please read up on "nvidia green Light".
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June 14, 2013 4:51:28 PM

Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?


nvidia Green Light will limit you OCing.


well, I did step my memory clock and core to +155 MHz, not the best but I got a little extra squeeze, I dont know what you mean by limiting my card because I do see a small better performance.


If Green Light was not implemented and nvida 6xx series card were designed more hardy then you would see "a big better performance". Please read up on "nvidia green Light".


Ok thanks, that clears some things up a bit. So basically there really isn't a point in overclocking?

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June 14, 2013 5:12:16 PM

Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?


nvidia Green Light will limit you OCing.


well, I did step my memory clock and core to +155 MHz, not the best but I got a little extra squeeze, I dont know what you mean by limiting my card because I do see a small better performance.


If Green Light was not implemented and nvida 6xx series card were designed more hardy then you would see "a big better performance". Please read up on "nvidia green Light".


Ok thanks, that clears some things up a bit. So basically there really isn't a point in overclocking?



Well that's debatable but nvidia thinks it's best to keep it modest with the 6xx series and I would have to agree with them as afterall they do know what they are talking about. There was a lot of problems with RMAs and dead card prior to Green Light. I operate on the opinion that if you need more performance buy a better card as OCing at best adds what 3 to 5fps at the cost of stability allot of times.
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June 14, 2013 5:14:55 PM

Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?


nvidia Green Light will limit you OCing.


well, I did step my memory clock and core to +155 MHz, not the best but I got a little extra squeeze, I dont know what you mean by limiting my card because I do see a small better performance.


If Green Light was not implemented and nvida 6xx series card were designed more hardy then you would see "a big better performance". Please read up on "nvidia green Light".


Ok thanks, that clears some things up a bit. So basically there really isn't a point in overclocking?



Well that's debatable but nvidia thinks it's best to keep it modest with the 6xx series and I would have to agree with them as afterall they do know what they are talking about. There was a lot of problems with RMAs and dead card prior to Green Light. I operate on the opinion that if you need more performance buy a better card as OCing at best adds what 3 to 5fps at the cost of stability allot of times.


Ok, thankyou. That is something I would have never figured. I thought a few minor adjustments could bring it up about 10-15 fps. Appreciate the help,

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June 14, 2013 5:27:04 PM

Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
Darkman69 said:
Tweetytime said:
If I want higher performance on higher resolution textures, should I just worry about the memory clock, core clock or both?


nvidia Green Light will limit you OCing.


well, I did step my memory clock and core to +155 MHz, not the best but I got a little extra squeeze, I dont know what you mean by limiting my card because I do see a small better performance.


If Green Light was not implemented and nvida 6xx series card were designed more hardy then you would see "a big better performance". Please read up on "nvidia green Light".


Ok thanks, that clears some things up a bit. So basically there really isn't a point in overclocking?



Well that's debatable but nvidia thinks it's best to keep it modest with the 6xx series and I would have to agree with them as afterall they do know what they are talking about. There was a lot of problems with RMAs and dead card prior to Green Light. I operate on the opinion that if you need more performance buy a better card as OCing at best adds what 3 to 5fps at the cost of stability allot of times.


Ok, thankyou. That is something I would have never figured. I thought a few minor adjustments could bring it up about 10-15 fps. Appreciate the help,



The best OCing card ever created can bump the performance up pretty well and still remain stable but non of the nviida 6xx series are designed to OC well and that's why "Green Light" was implemented by nvidia at their own factory level. The best OCing card out right now would be the HD 7950 imo but it's debatable. Even if I had a really good OCing card I would still run it at the factory certificate settings to ensure maximum stability but that;s just me. I have had to many cards go dead from running them under an OC.
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June 14, 2013 5:59:02 PM

Do you need a PSU with 4 x 6(+2) PCIE connectors to run SLI GTX 660 TI or can you have a 2 X 6(+2) PCIE connectors on your PSU, plug them into 660 TI #1, then connect 660 TI #2 with 6 pin to molex connectors?
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June 14, 2013 6:01:13 PM

Zac Seif said:
Do you need a PSU with 4 x 6(+2) PCIE connectors to run SLI GTX 660 TI or can you have a 2 X 6(+2) PCIE connectors on your PSU, plug them into 660 TI #1, then connect 660 TI #2 with 6 pin to molex connectors?


660ti takes 2x 6pin PCI-E power connectors per card.
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June 14, 2013 6:03:07 PM

Darkman69 said:
Zac Seif said:
Do you need a PSU with 4 x 6(+2) PCIE connectors to run SLI GTX 660 TI or can you have a 2 X 6(+2) PCIE connectors on your PSU, plug them into 660 TI #1, then connect 660 TI #2 with 6 pin to molex connectors?


660ti takes 2x 6pin PCI-E power connectors per card.



I know and my PSU only provides 2. Do I need a new PSU or can I use 6 PIN to MOLEX connectors to connect the second card?
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a b K Overclocking
June 14, 2013 6:33:29 PM

If you have a PSU without the proper connections its probably not sufficient to run SLI. Don't risk it, buy a decent 600w PSU, something from Corsair, Seasonic, Silverstone, Antec, or some other reputable brand.
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June 14, 2013 6:39:21 PM

Zac Seif said:
Darkman69 said:
Zac Seif said:
Do you need a PSU with 4 x 6(+2) PCIE connectors to run SLI GTX 660 TI or can you have a 2 X 6(+2) PCIE connectors on your PSU, plug them into 660 TI #1, then connect 660 TI #2 with 6 pin to molex connectors?


660ti takes 2x 6pin PCI-E power connectors per card.



I know and my PSU only provides 2. Do I need a new PSU or can I use 6 PIN to MOLEX connectors to connect the second card?


Depends on the PSU. If it's a good quality PSU with enough AMPs you can plug one dedicated 6pin PCI-E power connecter into each card and then one adapted molex to 6 Pin PCI-E power connector into each card. I did this before and it worked just fine.
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