Open1Your1Eyes0

Always great to submit your input but so far we confirmed a safe top of 1.2V max and looking to go higher if someone OK's it.

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Clockadile Dundee

Forgive me, but why do you need to raise the voltage? Reading through, I am confused.

Just to see if it will help the shaders OC?

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Open1Your1Eyes0

Not only shaders, core is most important for me actually. Either way, I'd like to know what not to surpass for 24/7 voltage in order to be safe. Kinda like the idea with 1.36v being the 24/7 safe limit for 45nm Core 2 CPUs.

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typoknig

Just don't get greedy with your OC.

As others have already pointed out...

Greed = Dead GPU

I know that I personally would not go over any voltage that would void the warranty, but if 1.2 has been confirmed safe the it is probably best to just stick with that.

Clockadile Dundee

Is it possible that there is not a published max?

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Open1Your1Eyes0

I would be surprised if there was. That's why I'm asking you guys.

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Open1Your1Eyes0

Alright guys I need some help deciding. I have two options:

1. 750 MHz (Core Clock) and 1575 MHz (Shader Clock)

or

2. 775 MHz (Core Clock) and 1550 MHz (Shader Clock)

Both are stable for me so which is a better keep? This is for purely gaming purposes btw.

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PizzaMan

It's really a mater of opinion. Just like 1.36v being safe for 45nm Intel procs. A lot of peeps go by Intel's data sheets of 1.45v. Then there are others who argue that the 45nm process is not that much different then the 65nm and think 1.55v is safe. You're really not going to get a definitive answer. The most common factors that kill processesors, whether they be central units or GPUs, are high temps and running them unstable. Most kill their hardware running them unstable. This is why I push for max OC, make sure it's stable, then for insurance I lower clocks just a touch and stick with that for 24/7. If you run just below what you know is stable and keep your temps in check, you'll rarely kill your hardware. Just my

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Open1Your1Eyes0

Well in my case temps are fine no matter what so only voltage is playing into my "danger zone". I always like to account for worst case scenario. That's why I always test with 30 mins of Furmark with Xtreme Burning Mode and Post-Processing "off". There will never be anything that will run your GPU hotter and maxed out more than this.

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PizzaMan

Sadly, just a published max temp. (105C)

Benchmark it. Use games that you play if you have BM tools for them or you can use demo features in a lot of newer games.

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