Overclocking a gtx 1060ssc

Christian_117

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I've recently bought a gtx 1060 ssc to improve my gaming performance. I was also hoping to overclock it a bit further for a few extra fps. However, there are a few questions i was hoping could be answered before i due so... First, i do not plan on touching the voltage at all. I've done a little bit of research and found people claiming that voltage is the greatest factor in decreasing the life span of your card (please correct me if this is wrong). i WAS however hoping to set the power target and the temp target up to max( 120% and 92*C).  My question being, will setting the power target to 120% decrease the lifespan of this card? Will my only concern be heat management if Power target is higher?  

This is my first time overclocking, i'm sorry i'm noobish at it. i'm also hoping for this card to last a few years( i'm not big on upgrading every 1-2)  thank you for any and all help, its truly appreciated... 
 
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there is nothing wrong with increasing the power, voltage and temp limits on EVGA Precision/MSI Afterburner.
The decrease in life span (AKA silicon degradation) takes way more than the GPU realistic lifespan. we are talking about many years.
Also, those limits in SW are very safe as they are dictated by nvidia and locked in bios.
Anyway, you will want to play on curve and see what voltage gives you highest frequency.
For me it was 1.05v (within the 1.063v default limit and far from 1.093v max allowed).
there is nothing wrong with increasing the power, voltage and temp limits on EVGA Precision/MSI Afterburner.
The decrease in life span (AKA silicon degradation) takes way more than the GPU realistic lifespan. we are talking about many years.
Also, those limits in SW are very safe as they are dictated by nvidia and locked in bios.
Anyway, you will want to play on curve and see what voltage gives you highest frequency.
For me it was 1.05v (within the 1.063v default limit and far from 1.093v max allowed).
 
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