Overclock not applying
Tags:
-
Overclocking
- Core
-
Memory
Last response: in Overclocking
derder1167
October 12, 2014 2:11:38 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 2:14:23 PM
What says 900 Mhz...the readings or the settings ?
1. Reset all the settings as desired, make sure to save settings...shud save to 1 of the 5 profiles for easy reloading.
2. Do you have latest version installed ? IS it set to load your profile at startup ?
3. Run Furmark (aka 'flying doughnut") and observe the card's clock in upper left of screen
1. Reset all the settings as desired, make sure to save settings...shud save to 1 of the 5 profiles for easy reloading.
2. Do you have latest version installed ? IS it set to load your profile at startup ?
3. Run Furmark (aka 'flying doughnut") and observe the card's clock in upper left of screen
-
Reply to JackNaylorPE
m
0
l
Related resources
- Overclock not applying - Forum
- Overclock not applying - Forum
- BIOS settings not applying, can't overclock - Forum
- Is "Apply overclock at system startup" safe to do? - Forum
- I'm getting 90+ degrees on a i7-3770k overclocked and under clocked even when i applied new paste, using a h100i. - Forum
I would ninstall msi afterburner and make sure not to remember settings while uninstalling. then restart you r computer and install MSI afterburner 4.0. then restart again and hopefully all will be well.
if it is not this then maybe you enabled some settings in amd drivers. have you adjusted anything in the performance>overdrive section. if so this would conflict with your afterburner numbers. you would need to shut off the overdrive settings. or just use overdrive to overclock the card.
i personnally do not like overdrive and once turned on it has made my afterburner not work anymore.
if this is the case then it is time to uninstall everything and then install the drivers then afterburner.
if it is not this then maybe you enabled some settings in amd drivers. have you adjusted anything in the performance>overdrive section. if so this would conflict with your afterburner numbers. you would need to shut off the overdrive settings. or just use overdrive to overclock the card.
i personnally do not like overdrive and once turned on it has made my afterburner not work anymore.
if this is the case then it is time to uninstall everything and then install the drivers then afterburner.
-
Reply to fkr
m
0
l
JackNaylorPE said:
What says 900 Mhz...the readings or the settings ?1. Reset all the settings as desired, make sure to save settings...shud save to 1 of the 5 profiles for easy reloading.
2. Do you have latest version installed ? IS it set to load your profile at startup ?
3. Run Furmark (aka 'flying doughnut") and observe the card's clock in upper left of screen
dont run furmark anymore. There is just to much of a risk when telling others to run that program, we do not want to be responsible if something goes wrong. If you overclock all of the time like I do then sure we know what to look for to make sure we do not damage anything.
you can get the same info using the heaven benchmark
https://unigine.com/products/heaven/download/
you will see the clocks in the top right corner.
-
Reply to fkr
m
0
l
derder1167
October 12, 2014 2:34:08 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 2:42:03 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 2:50:40 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 2:59:11 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 3:03:32 PM
Again, latest version of AB ? I think MSI AB is glitched .... make sure you have latest version and make sure that no other sensor programs running in.
What temps are you seeing ? These cards are designed to run at 95C and if you are not exceeding that, you are certainly at no risk, the card, like all current generation stuff, is equipped with both power and temperature limiters which will take steps to protect your components but I prefer not to test them
last time I was doing testing with OCCT, nVidia driver was sensing the program and downclocking the card (this was a lappie), I called the manufacturer and their instructions were to run Furmark.
What does GPU-Z say ?
What temps are you seeing ? These cards are designed to run at 95C and if you are not exceeding that, you are certainly at no risk, the card, like all current generation stuff, is equipped with both power and temperature limiters which will take steps to protect your components but I prefer not to test them
last time I was doing testing with OCCT, nVidia driver was sensing the program and downclocking the card (this was a lappie), I called the manufacturer and their instructions were to run Furmark.What does GPU-Z say ?
-
Reply to JackNaylorPE
m
0
l
derder1167
October 12, 2014 3:15:32 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 3:20:50 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 3:22:37 PM
-
Reply to derder1167
m
0
l
derder1167
October 12, 2014 4:12:47 PM
43C at max load .... something is not letting that card run....what is selected in AB with regard to temperature or power control ? This is whereabouts your AB settings should be
Power Target 120%
Priority set to temperature
GPU clock 1175 MHz
Memory clock +1800 MHz
Voltage 1250 mV
Fan control RPM @ default
Power Target 120%
Priority set to temperature
GPU clock 1175 MHz
Memory clock +1800 MHz
Voltage 1250 mV
Fan control RPM @ default
-
Reply to JackNaylorPE
m
0
l
derder1167
October 12, 2014 4:37:41 PM
derder1167
October 12, 2014 4:57:58 PM
Dude, my card is factory overclocked to 900mhz core and memory clock. I cant reach 1175mhz even if i extend official overclocking limits!
Btw, 43 c is normal for my card.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r7-240-and-2...
Btw, 43 c is normal for my card.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r7-240-and-2...
-
Reply to derder1167
m
0
l
The purpose of MSI Afterburner is to toss the factory OC settings out the window. If you want to run at factory OC, you don't need AB. It sounds as if your Power limiter is at or below 100% ... it should be 120%
Try these settings:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/xfx_r7_240/4.ht...
![]()
http://www.eteknix.com/amd-xfx-r7-240-2gb-ddr3-core-edi...
![]()
http://www.bjorn3d.com/2014/04/sapphire-r7-240-dual-hdm...
![]()
Try these settings:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/xfx_r7_240/4.ht...

http://www.eteknix.com/amd-xfx-r7-240-2gb-ddr3-core-edi...

http://www.bjorn3d.com/2014/04/sapphire-r7-240-dual-hdm...

-
Reply to JackNaylorPE
m
0
l
derder1167
October 13, 2014 9:06:03 AM
derder1167
October 13, 2014 9:14:24 AM
derder1167
October 13, 2014 4:27:42 PM
-
Reply to derder1167
m
0
l
derder1167
October 13, 2014 5:40:01 PM
derder1167
October 13, 2014 5:53:24 PM
Related resources
- MSI Afterburner doesnt apply when I overclock? Forum
- SolvedMy CPU is overheating after applying new thermal paste Forum
- SolvedApplying thermal paste? Forum
- Does automatic overclocking (such as Turbo tech) apply more voltage than is needed? Forum
- SolvedThermal paste re-applying. Forum
- SolvedIs there another way of applying thermal paste to the cpu than from the syringe? Forum
- SolvedThermal Paste- Instructions And Applying Forum
- SolvedCPU Temps high after applying artic silver 5 (laptop) Forum
- SolvedApplying thermal paste. Forum
- SolvedCan I test boot my system for a couple minutes without applying thermal paste? Forum
- SolvedCPU still running above 62 Celsius after applying thermal paste Forum
- SolvedSo, applying new thermal paste should be cake work, right? Forum
- SolvedTried installing windows 8.1, the installation got stuck on 63% applying applying changes. After a manual reboot, computer won Forum
- SolvedHow long to wait after applying thermal paste? Forum
- SolvedAfter applying new thermal paste, computer will not boot up Forum
- More resources
Read discussions in other Overclocking categories
!