So I'm not new to overclocking processors but am to graphics.
The Goal;
To run my graphics at a core of 950 or near without a software layer ontop of Windows. (i.e. BIOS overclock)
The System;
- Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
- Asus Crosshair V formula motherboard
- AMD Phenom II x6, 1090t@3.2 Thuban
(Overclocked@3.8 24h stable with Prime95 1.45v)
- Corsair H60 cpu cooler with 2nd fan to improve the radiator to a push-pull system.
(adjusted fan speeds to be even for non restricted airflow, reached max 54c 100% load for 24h)
- 16gb G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24
- Asus Radeon HD 6950 DCII/2gb graphics
(with the 6970 rom flashed to the first switch)
- Corsair Gamer series 600w continuous PSU with Active PFC
- CoolerMaster HAF 922 case with 2x200mm fans one front intake one top out.
The current obstacle;
Using AMD Overdrive with the built in graphics manager to the catalyst suite, I can run the card at 890mhz stable (just playing BF3 or Skyrim for 8-10h straight is my test for that). But when I increase the clock in the BIOS (the 890mhz is achieved with default settings) to even 110 with auto voltage it will crash after 10-30m with a BSoD labeling the driver as the failure point.
In Conclusion;
I guess I just don't understand the correlation to potential core speed from the BIOS setting relationship.
Heat hasn't been an issue. Even at 890mhz It won't break 55c with the fans set manually to 30% (1200rpm for both fans) The noisiest thing in my computer is now the GFX which is great because it's barely audible up to 45%.
Anyone have any advice or tips or experience with this particular card? I believe my PSU, mobo, and airflow is decent enough to push this thing to its max safely.
The Goal;
To run my graphics at a core of 950 or near without a software layer ontop of Windows. (i.e. BIOS overclock)
The System;
- Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
- Asus Crosshair V formula motherboard
- AMD Phenom II x6, 1090t@3.2 Thuban
(Overclocked@3.8 24h stable with Prime95 1.45v)
- Corsair H60 cpu cooler with 2nd fan to improve the radiator to a push-pull system.
(adjusted fan speeds to be even for non restricted airflow, reached max 54c 100% load for 24h)
- 16gb G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24
- Asus Radeon HD 6950 DCII/2gb graphics
(with the 6970 rom flashed to the first switch)
- Corsair Gamer series 600w continuous PSU with Active PFC
- CoolerMaster HAF 922 case with 2x200mm fans one front intake one top out.
The current obstacle;
Using AMD Overdrive with the built in graphics manager to the catalyst suite, I can run the card at 890mhz stable (just playing BF3 or Skyrim for 8-10h straight is my test for that). But when I increase the clock in the BIOS (the 890mhz is achieved with default settings) to even 110 with auto voltage it will crash after 10-30m with a BSoD labeling the driver as the failure point.
In Conclusion;
I guess I just don't understand the correlation to potential core speed from the BIOS setting relationship.
Heat hasn't been an issue. Even at 890mhz It won't break 55c with the fans set manually to 30% (1200rpm for both fans) The noisiest thing in my computer is now the GFX which is great because it's barely audible up to 45%.
Anyone have any advice or tips or experience with this particular card? I believe my PSU, mobo, and airflow is decent enough to push this thing to its max safely.