Can I overclock my GPU on this board?

[Xexoxix]

This is the GPU I have -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161405

and this is the motherboard I have -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637

I have an FX-8350 not overclocked because I do not know if I should. I have a hyper 212 EVO installed in my CPU. I was looking to overclock it to 1Ghz, because its core clock is 850Mhz. Thanks for any input! By the way I also have a SeaSonic m12ii 620w power supply. and 4 case fans.

 

[gcatalin]

GPU overclock has nothing to do with motherboard. It requires a good PSU because power consumption increases. But you are ok in that area. But be careful when oc-ing the gpu, test on every step and watch temeperatures.

 

[Tabris DarkPeace]

Overclocking a GPU by +17.64% isn't as easy as overclocking a CPU.
Their dies are physically larger and often have MANY times the transistors.

Larger area and, for the most part, those transistors need to stay in sync.
Smaller area = easier to overclock. Thus larger area or 'die' = harder to overclock.

Larger area is good for cooling though, as there is more thermal contact.

It really comes down to the PSU you're using, if the motherboard can handle a little bit extra (most can), and if the GPU is very well cooled. This is mostly a heatsink issue not a fan speed or CFM of air over the GPU issue.

900MHz to 925MHz is usually a safe bet for 850MHz GPU's. So long as they're not on edge already.

Finally, if you're case isn't TAC v2.0 compliant, don't expect a huge overclock on your video card.

 

[Xexoxix]

Overclocking a GPU by +17.64% isn't as easy as overclocking a CPU.
Their dies are physically larger and often have MANY times the transistors.

Larger area and, for the most part, those transistors need to stay in sync.
Smaller area = easier to overclock. Thus larger area or 'die' = harder to overclock.

Larger area is good for cooling though, as there is more thermal contact.

It really comes down to the PSU you're using, if the motherboard can handle a little bit extra (most can), and if the GPU is very well cooled. This is mostly a heatsink issue not a fan speed or CFM of air over the GPU issue.

900MHz to 925MHz is usually a safe bet for 850MHz GPU's. So long as they're not on edge already.

Finally, if you're case isn't TAC v2.0 compliant, don't expect a huge overclock on your video card.

Thank you for your reply. I have heard of people overclocking this card pretty far from the Newegg reviews. I have an Antec 300 case, and I don't know if that is TAC v2.0 compliant. How far do you think I would be able to overclock in my conditions? (again, antec 300 and 620W PSU.)