GTX 780 wont stay overclocked!

[Reddy]

I keep overclocking my EVGA GTX 780 ACX SC +90 on the core and +100 on the memory. The only way I ever get the overclock to work and actually put it where it should be (1200MHz+) is when I'm in a loading screen. The memory clock is sticking. I have the voltage maxed out, the fan speed maxed out, the power and temp limit maxed out. NOTHING IS WORKING.
If someone can tell me how I can get this thing to run at 1200MHz or more without ramping down, please do.

EDIT: I'm currently using MSI Afterburner to do the overclock. I did try EVGA Precision X 16 but it's the same story with it. I even tried K-Boost. I know my video card can achieve it and be stable at 1200MHz, but it just won't stay there.

[Baub]

you may have conflicting software

[Reddy]

Postat inițial de Baub:

you may have conflicting software

Be more specific. As far as I know, I don't. I've uninstalled all overclocking software except MSI afterburner.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

It won't stay at that; only when it's under heavy loads.

Yea don't install a bunch of various softwares that can control the GPU or run them together. Just install one that does what you want/need, like Afterburner 4.1 + Kombustor 3.5 + the included RivaTuner that comes with AB.

I wouldn't bother bumping the Core or Memory, just enforce somewhere around 110 - 120 % Power Boost. Then make a Max Temp (like 85*C) be the Priority, so it can't go over that target max temp.

[Reddy]

My max power target only goes to 106% :/

I just tried again, the only way i can get it to stay at 1215MHz is by capping the framerate at 30.

[Baub]

rivatunrer has conflicts with a lot of different software. I don't know what you have installed on your computer, but that is where I would start looking.

[bmac1191]

Its probably hitting the power target if it only goes to 106. You need to flash a new bios. You should be able to view the power target on the graph. Does it hit 106 when the speed drops?

Conflicts with gpu software normally cause fps drops and/or crashes, not core speed drops.

[[☥] - CJ -]

K-Boost will raise the clocks to Boost(overclock) speeds, thats the ONLY way the speeds will stay constant.

If that isnt working then there has to be something conflicting with it..

Only have ONE OC Software installed, and my choice would be EVGA Precision due to K-Boost.
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And flashing BIOS is incorrect.

Not all GPUs will have a high power target, thats how they are meant to be. with a 780 thats to be expected.

Also, i wouldnt screw with the actual voltage settings, thats a bad idea, unless you mean the Power Target which is fine.

And naturally, when changing settings be sure to hit APPLY

[®NapalmSunrise®]

Postat inițial de Feyrom:

Postat inițial de Baub:

you may have conflicting software

Be more specific. As far as I know, I don't. I've uninstalled all overclocking software except MSI afterburner.

Why use MSI afterburner when you can use Precision ?

[videogames]

Why would you ever want it to run at 100% at all times? The clocks will go up when needed, there's nothing wrong with that. Maxing out voltage, temp targets and keeping the fans at 100% all the time seems like a good way to make sure your GPU gets an early death.

[[☥] - CJ -]

Uh.. Power Target is for overclocking, so its kind of required. i guess you dont have any experience with modern NVIDIA GPUs..

And no it doesnt damage the GPU by keeping the power target raised 24/7, it only gets used when its needed. As for the fans, yes its a bad idea to keep them at 100% 24/7 as it would quickly wear out the bearings but thats why u Auto them when you arent gaming. If you are talking about K-Boost, you can disable it when you arent gaming and the clocks return to normal.

OP, read this, it should help.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7356/capsule-review-evga-geforce-gtx-780-superclocked-acx/4

According to the review, the max OC is kinda iffy.. so you may have to lower it a little, that could be the reason.

[Reddy]

Postat inițial de <D!X> NapalmSunrise®:

Postat inițial de Feyrom:

Be more specific. As far as I know, I don't. I've uninstalled all overclocking software except MSI afterburner.

Why use MSI afterburner when you can use Precision ?

Because Precision has been a clunky piece of bloatware since V4.21 in my opinion.

[[☥] - CJ -]

Never had an issue with it myself and ive used it for years.

Funny how you call it bloatware when its the same EXACT thing as MSI Afterburner but with a few different options and only being for NVIDIA GPUs whereas MSI is for NVIDIA and AMD..

So i find that interesting.

But if you dont want to take the above recommendations then thats up to you

[Reddy]

Postat inițial de ☥ - CJ -:

Never had an issue with it myself and ive used it for years.

Funny how you call it bloatware when its the same EXACT thing as MSI Afterburner but with a few different options and only being for NVIDIA GPUs whereas MSI is for NVIDIA and AMD..

So i find that interesting.

But if you dont wont to take the above recommendations then thats up to you

As I already said, I've already tried Precision X 16.

Still reading the article you linked.

I've just reinstalled windows because I bought a new motherboard preparing for Broadwell, I'll test the overclock settings without rivatuner OSD, and see how it goes. Just to amuse you people, I'll use EVGA Precision X 16. I just don't like how clunky it is and laggy it can be.

I'm going to get everything up and running on my new windows install before doing any overclocking. So far the new motherboard has an 8Pin connector for CPUas oposed to my old one which only had a 4Pin for CPU. Maybe this will give me a better power target. As far as I know, the card did reach power target, the voltage wouldn't stick/be stable though. It would fluctuate a lot.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

RivaTuner Stats Server can be toggled on/off based on need of such features.

It won't directly affect how apps like Precision or Afterburner work. These two apps are essentially the same, despite how they look and their layout is basically the only real difference. Look at ASUS GPU Tweak or the one offered by Gigabyte; again they are all based off Afterburner, which is based off classic RivaTuner. The RivaTuner Stats Server app though is now an extension, which is optional. As that serves to handle things such as OSD.

4pin vs 8pin for CPU 12V has nothing to do with GPU power. That is for the CPU and VRMs
Boards with crappy VRMs usually only need 4pin. Quality motherboards use 8pin.

[[AU] Tabris:DarkPeace]

I know my video card can achieve it and be stable at 1200MHz, but it just won't stay there.

Why do you know this?
Idle at the desktop isn't stable.