Powercolor 7950 3gb Boost overclocking

XiandreX

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Hi all

So I have this 7950 3gb boost

http://www.wootware.co.za/powercolo...dragon-tomb-raider-and-bioshock-infinite.html

Right now I am running 1150 core 1275 Memory. I am trying to work out if more memory and less OC on core is better but not sure. I am running stock volts obviously as I am sure it's voltage locked. My 3570k is @ 4.4ghz if that helps.
What should I change if anything for an ideal overclock of core/memory?
I am running the Xfx 550w pro series ps.
Trying to find a balance is all.

Thanks for any suggestions you might have.

Many thanks
 

Shmee

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My understanding is that you want to maximize core more, as the card has plenty of memory bandwidth already.

For reference, my card runs at 1125/1425; doesn't seem to want to do more core MHz at 1.25V. Memory could probably go higher, but there is really a point once you get up there AFAIK.
 

Accord99

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Powercolors are rarely locked, you may just need to enable 'Force constant voltage' with a beta version of MSI Afterburner.
 

Stuka87

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Clocking up the memory doesn't give you very much, the GPU gives you the most. The 79x0 series cards have tons of memory bandwidth, so its not really a bottleneck.