I know that if you manually overclock a graphics card you can get problems if you don't do it right but since some cards come overclocked from the factory do they work just like the normal cards or do you still need a better PSU and better fans/airflow to use the card safely?
What's the difference between manual overclocking and factory overclocking a graphics card?
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weberdarren97
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There's not much difference actually. Overclocking cards (whether at factory or by the user) all feature strong power delivery systems as well as highly capable cooling systems.
Mainly, all graphics cards operate by the same rules and use the same power connectors. The PCIe slot on the motherboard can provide 75 watts, a 6-pin connector can provide 75 watts, and an 8-pin connector can provide 150 watts. Look through manufacturer specs and count the amount of power connectors before assuming your power supply is capable of properly powering high end cards.
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