How/why would Overclock your GPU?

[Pugs501]

And is it safer than OCing your CPU?

[miyabwah]

squeeze a little more framerate out of that very capable GPU. it could be the difference between 50 FPS and 60 FPS.

[Bogica]

Get an extra few %. Well it's the same principle, you push the clocks over their factory settings. Just we usually use aftermarket cooling when we do it on a CPU. On a GPU we push the clock and use the same or a more aggressive fan speed. You can replace the cooler on your GPU also, but people rarely do it these days as manufacturers like Evga, Sapphire, Asus, Msi, Gigabyte etc. already install very good cooling.

[Aniallation]

And is it safer than OCing your CPU?

How? MSI Afterburner

Why? Cause more FPS

Safer then OCing CPU? Depends in terms of "Safety". However it'll bring a bigger performance improvement in gaming.

[WhatTheQuack]

It's basically free performance, you can gain an extra few frames per second by doing it.

It is more worthwhile overclocking your GPU (if you play demanding games) than your CPU because you are more likely to notice the difference in games.

Also GPUs often have more-than-adequate cooling, which allows for greater overclocking headroom.

 

You could argue that GPU overclocking is safer, because it can be done on-the-fly, without having to restart your computer. Also a computer can function without a GPU, but not without a CPU, so in that regard it is safer.

[AlexZak]

To be honest it's best to overclock your CPU Besides OCing your gpu is more risky and not worth an extra 10 to 15 % more performance 

[Pugs501]

Also a computer can function without a GPU, but not without a CPU, so in that sense it is safer.

Ok thanks.

[vorticalbox]

It's basically free performance, you can gain an extra few frames per second by doing it.

It is more worthwhile overclocking your GPU (if you play demanding games) than your CPU because you are more likely to notice the difference in games.

Also GPUs often have more-than-adequate cooling, which allows for greater overclocking headroom.

 

You could argue that GPU overclocking is safer, because it can be done on-the-fly, without having to restart your computer. Also a computer can function without a GPU, but not without a CPU, so in that regard it is safer.

 

Could also argue that the GPU costs more then a CPU if it breaks.

 

i will agree that GPU OC is easier not needing to restart after every bump.