Can't OC HD 7950

[NoWorthWhile]

Thanks. I think I'll stay at 1050 Mhz until I have my 1440p monitor. Will definitely have to tinker some more.

Thank you to all of you.

 

[Stuka87]

I am at 1.15 at 1100MHz currently. Haven't had time to recently to go higher.

 

[blackened23]

OKay, seems reasonably stable and cool at around 60C @<40% fan speed under WoW.

I'm trying now 1100 Mhz Core under BF3.

(Under BF3, I'm not so concerned about noise, as I'm using a headset, but under WoW, I want it under 40% fan so it can be whisper quiet.)

Your OC will be pretty limited with 40% fan. I wouldn't try to go further than 1050, as far as voltage keep in mind that temps increase dramatically as you increase it.

 

[NoWorthWhile]

Your OC will be pretty limited with 40% fan. I wouldn't try to go further than 1050, as far as voltage keep in mind that temps increase dramatically as you increase it.

Yes, that's what I figured. I really don't want to go over it (bad memories from an old noisy laptop). Overall impressed with this card, I have to say.

 

[Don Karnage]

Goto 1150mv for 1100 core

 

[Dark Shroud]

Thank you for sealing the deal on me never buying a 7950

The key here is just to not buy one of the cheap basic models. A Gigabyte Windforce, Asus DCU, or MSI TwinFrozer will all deliver good performance.