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GTX 660 Ti overclocking limits

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I have an EVGA GTX 660 Ti vanilla, and I'm hitting a barrier overclocking wise.

 

I have a Kraken G10 + Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro (1x 120mm), idles nearly at room temperature, peaks at 35c.

 

I'm hitting the voltage limit, anything over +150 core causes instability.

Any tips?

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Get an unlocked BIOS, pump a little bit more voltage and overclock it some more?

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Get an unlocked BIOS, pump a little bit more voltage and overclock it some more?

I have no experience doing this. I don't have dual bios either.

 

 

Cry in a corner because it can't overclock any higher? Or find a modded BIOS that allows a higher voltage.

I just might.

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putting a g10 on a 660 ti seems like a bit of a waste :P 

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putting a g10 on a 660 ti seems like a bit of a waste :P

I buy used parts.

GTX 660Ti - $140

Water 2.0 - $30

Kraken G10 - $20

 

I'm an enthusiast. I like messing with things. The stock EVGA cooler was hot and loud. In noise alone its worth it,

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I buy used parts.

GTX 660Ti - $140

Water 2.0 - $30

Kraken G10 - $20

 

I'm an enthusiast. I like messing with things. The stock EVGA cooler was hot and loud. In noise alone its worth it,

 

Not to mention, i can move it to my next video card.

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I buy used parts.

GTX 660Ti - $140

Water 2.0 - $30

Kraken G10 - $20

 

I'm an enthusiast. I like messing with things. The stock EVGA cooler was hot and loud. In noise alone its worth it,

well when its that cheap its worth it just dont like getting used parts 

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