overclocking graphics card r7 260x

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Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PnxfrH/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $77.89 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Yz3RsY/msi-motherboard-970ag46) |-
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qdkD4D/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1600c10) | $115.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gV8Zxr/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex) | $79.74 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WwTmP6/xfx-video-card-r7260xcdf4) |-
**Case** | [Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pFV48d/corsair-case-300r) | $69.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Thermaltake Smart M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7bJwrH/thermaltake-power-supply-sp850m) | $73.49 @ SuperBiiz
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$417.10**
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now I have everything running on stock but I have been considering overclocking my GPU but I hear some bad reviews on the motherboard about overclocking but seems more CPU related and I want to know if-if it applies GPU. I have no fancy cooler or water cooling everything is just computer fans and stock fan on the CPU and this the tutorial I have been watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUEMS-B1Siw so I just want know if safe though I know there a risk at to.
 
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Overclocking the GPU has nothing to do with the motherboard. It is all done through a program, I prefer MSI Afterburner, and it puts stress on the GPU and PSU, not the motherboard.

overclocking the GPU will create more heat and will need to be moved out of the case or it will heat up all of the other components more than necessary. For this a good air flow case with high static pressure fans help.

As for the Video to overclock teh GPU I'm not going to watch it because I have done this for years and don't want to watch someone elses way. But OCing hte GPU is fairly simple. Use a Overclocking program like MSI afterburner, Asus Tweak, HIS iTurbo ect. and test using OCCT's GPU test with error checking enabled to ensure the clocks are...
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Overclocking the GPU has nothing to do with the motherboard. It is all done through a program, I prefer MSI Afterburner, and it puts stress on the GPU and PSU, not the motherboard.

overclocking the GPU will create more heat and will need to be moved out of the case or it will heat up all of the other components more than necessary. For this a good air flow case with high static pressure fans help.

As for the Video to overclock teh GPU I'm not going to watch it because I have done this for years and don't want to watch someone elses way. But OCing hte GPU is fairly simple. Use a Overclocking program like MSI afterburner, Asus Tweak, HIS iTurbo ect. and test using OCCT's GPU test with error checking enabled to ensure the clocks are stable. Only overclock one clock at a time starting with the core clock then move on to memory clock. Power limit will raise the point that the GPU will throttle the frequency to keep itself cool. Keep that GPU under 82°C and you will be fine.
 
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