So I could use some help with the new AMD driver software

[Citizen001]

So I was up until 2 AM last night checking out all the features of Crimson and I like it a lot but for one thing. I have an R9 290 and I am unable to overclock it passed its stock boost clock of 947 mhz in the new software. I have been messing with sliders and even cranking them up but its does nothing. I tried to google it but the software is either to knew or I am the only one having this problem so I thought I would come here and ask around and see what people think. Soooo What do you guys think? 

[xnoobftw]

My 290x OCs normally with crimson tho... Are you using MSI AB or AMD's software to OC?

[App4that]

Use Trixx to overclock, you'll better more stable results.

[AresKrieger]

Use Trixx to overclock, you'll better more stable results.

This^

 

Sapphire knows what they are doing

[Citizen001]

My 290x OCs normally with crimson tho... Are you using MSI AB or AMD's software to OC? 

 

Use Trixx to overclock, you'll better more stable results.

 

I am only using Crimson at the moment to OC. I have only ever used AMD's software to OC my card and I have been satisfied with the results unitl now. I would use a second party OC software but all the ones I used before were lacking in the user friendly department. That being said I have't used Trixx before so I will give it a look see but I would really rather see if I can fix this issue instead. If I can't that is fine but it would be frustrating.  

[xnoobftw]

I am only using Crimson at the moment to OC. I have only ever used AMD's software to OC my card and I have been satisfied with the results unitl now. I would use a second party OC software but all the ones I used before were lacking in the user friendly department. That being said I have't used Trixx before so I will give it a look see but I would really rather see if I can fix this issue instead. If I can't that is fine but it would be frustrating.

Pretty sure it would! But why not MSI AB?

[App4that]

Pretty sure it would! But why not MSI AB?

Afterburner doesn't work as well with a Sapphire GPU as Sapphire's software does, imagine that lol. I got almost 100mhz more using Trixx on both my 290 and 390. And was able to overclock my memory on the 290 to 1500mhz, impossible using Afterburner on that card.

[Citizen001]

Pretty sure it would! But why not MSI AB?

Well I would like to say it didn't work but it did however I didn't much like the UI all that much and i was able to achieve the same OC and see all the info I needed to see on AMD Catalyst.

 

Afterburner doesn't work as well with a Sapphire GPU as Sapphire's software does, imagine that lol. I got almost 100mhz more using Trixx on both my 290 and 390. And was able to overclock my memory on the 290 to 1500mhz, impossible using Afterburner on that card.

I have a card made by Gigabyte would that make any difference at all?

[App4that]

Well I would like to say it didn't work but it did however I didn't much like the UI all that much and i was able to achieve the same OC and see all the info I needed to see on AMD Catalyst.

I have a card made by Gigabyte would that make any difference at all?

It would, not sure how it would work. It's very easy software to use so I'd still give it a shot. Just don't run more than one program at a time.

[xnoobftw]

Afterburner doesn't work as well with a Sapphire GPU as Sapphire's software does, imagine that lol. I got almost 100mhz more using Trixx on both my 290 and 390. And was able to overclock my memory on the 290 to 1500mhz, impossible using Afterburner on that card.

Hmm what are the clocks that your 290/390 is running at? (stock voltages)

Im on 1090/1370 with a trix 290x

[App4that]

Hmm what are the clocks that your 290/390 is running at? (stock voltages)

Im on 1090/1370 with a trix 290x

1000mhz for the 290 and 1040mhz for the 390 on the core. I run the 390 at 1100 though, it really likes that speed.

[xnoobftw]

1000mhz for the 290 and 1040mhz for the 390 on the core. I run the 390 at 1100 though, it really likes that speed.

Hmmm it doesnr really differ from mine all that much... I guess msi ab works for me

[App4that]

Hmmm it doesnr really differ from mine all that much... I guess msi ab works for me

You asked for stock clocks not where I can take them lol. Both go to 1200

[Citizen001]

Well I ended up using that Trixx program and it is very nice. It has a nice UI and is very simple to use and has all the readouts you need and I was able to get an OC to 1043 mhz at the moment to test it out. I am going to see if I can get a little more out of it but I suppose I fixed my problem. I am still puzzled as to why the AMD software didn't apply the OC though. Whatever the case I guess I am going to just have to live it. 

[xnoobftw]

You asked for stock clocks not where I can take them lol. Both go to 1200

Woah on stock voltages?

[App4that]

Woah on stock voltages?

what are you on about? Do you want stock clocks, or overclock numbers? If you want overclock numbers, that takes at least a raise in the voltage limit.

[xnoobftw]

what are you on about? Do you want stock clocks, or overclock numbers? If you want overclock numbers, that takes at least a raise in the voltage limit.

Overclock on stock voltages! Not increase in voltage!

[App4that]

Overclock on stock voltages! Not increase in voltage!

Why on earth would that be a thing? Voltage is stability, stability>instability.

[xnoobftw]

Why on earth would that be a thing? Voltage is stability, stability>instability.

Why not! Thermals are an issue on the 290x

[App4that]

Why not! Thermals are an issue on the 290x

Only if you go cheap and get a shit 290x But in all seriousness that's silly talk. Ether overclock the right way or leave it stock in my opinion.

[xnoobftw]

Only if you go cheap and get a shit 290x But in all seriousness that's silly talk. Ether overclock the right way or leave it stock in my opinion.

Tri-x is pretty expensive and great

Hmmm okay then

[App4that]

Tri-x is pretty expensive and great

Hmmm okay then

There is no way you had problems with heat that weren't your fault with a Sapphire. I call unlimited bullshit lol.

[xnoobftw]

There is no way you had problems with heat that weren't your fault with a Sapphire. I call unlimited bullshit lol.

My ambient temps are too toasty for a good overvolt OC ;C

On a bad day the 290x ramps up to a whooping 83c

On a good day it hovers around 77c~ 

All on stock voltages 

[App4that]

My ambient temps are too toasty for a good overvolt OC ;C

On a bad day the 290x ramps up to a whooping 83c

On a good day it hovers around 77c~

All on stock voltages

Ahh, yeah that would definitely do it. I live in the desert so keep my rig under a A/C vent. The 200s were pretty bad about going into the 80s, Only way the 390 will do it is if I put it right over the 290 without fan support or leave the fan set to 20%. Did both lol

[xnoobftw]

Ahh, yeah that would definitely do it. I live in the desert so keep my rig under a A/C vent. The 200s were pretty bad about going into the 80s, Only way the 390 will do it is if I put it right over the 290 without fan support or leave the fan set to 20%. Did both lol

Wouldnt wanna crossfire 2 ovens in a desert Could you even game in the afternoon?