MSI Radeon 390 Overclocking?

[Maihym]

Is it possible for me to overclock my 390 GPU and is it possible for me to use crossfire with another 390?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.15 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($16.89 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1140.34

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[Zayzo]

 

Is it possible for me to overclock my 390 GPU and is it possible for me to use crossfire with another 390?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.15 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($16.89 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1140.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-11 19:08 EDT-0400

 

Every card can be overclocked... they just have limits. Have you ever overclocked a gpu before?

[Maihym]

Every card can be overclocked... they just have limits. Have you ever overclocked a gpu before?

No I haven't. I've been trying to learn how to do it though.

[ammarez]

Yes you can OC it ( try youtube for help or the forum)
and it is possible to put another 390 

[Maihym]

Yes you can OC it ( try youtube for help or the forum)

and it is possible to put another 390 

I am trying the forum, this is my help thread haha.

[Zayzo]

I am trying the forum, this is my help thread haha.

This a pretty basic guide and old but the process is still the same.

If you need further help beyond this i wouldn't mind chatting with you.

[ammarez]

I am trying the forum, this is my help thread haha.

So, do you have afterburner ?

[Maihym]

So, do you have afterburner ?

No I still need to get these parts and build the PC.

[Oshino Shinobu]

I am trying the forum, this is my help thread haha.

It is possible, yes. MSI Afterburner is a good program to use. 

 

You'll want to download a benchmarking software, such as Unigine Heaven or Valley so that you can test the stability of the overclock. 

 

In general, it's a good idea to adjust the clock in small amounts (20MHz or so), then test using your benchmark software. Either crashes, artefacts or general issues mean that your overclock is unstable and needs to be reduced. You can keep adjusting the clock, then testing, then adjusting until you start seeing issues. Once you do, reduce the clock a little and test again. Once it seems to be stable, run a long benchmark to make sure it's completely stable, then you're done. 

[Maihym]

It is possible, yes. MSI Afterburner is a good program to use. 

 

You'll want to download a benchmarking software, such as Unigine Heaven or Valley so that you can test the stability of the overclock. 

 

In general, it's a good idea to adjust the clock in small amounts (20MHz or so), then test using your benchmark software. Either crashes, artefacts or general issues mean that your overclock is unstable and needs to be reduced. You can keep adjusting the clock, then testing, then adjusting until you start seeing issues. Once you do, reduce the clock a little and test again. Once it seems to be stable, run a long benchmark to make sure it's completely stable, then you're done. 

Ok thank you, has anyone successfully overclocked the 390 yet? Also will I have to adjust any voltage?

[Zayzo]

It is possible, yes. MSI Afterburner is a good program to use. 

 

You'll want to download a benchmarking software, such as Unigine Heaven or Valley so that you can test the stability of the overclock. 

 

In general, it's a good idea to adjust the clock in small amounts (20MHz or so), then test using your benchmark software. Either crashes, artefacts or general issues mean that your overclock is unstable and needs to be reduced. You can keep adjusting the clock, then testing, then adjusting until you start seeing issues. Once you do, reduce the clock a little and test again. Once it seems to be stable, run a long benchmark to make sure it's completely stable, then you're done. 

Love the look of your build

[Zayzo]

Ok thank you, has anyone successfully overclocked the 390 yet? Also will I have to adjust any voltage?

Depends how far you want to go with clocks. Every chip will vary, one persons experience overclocking with even the same card will be different. So, only use their experience as a basis for your OC. Don't expect to get the same results.

[Maihym]

Depends how far you want to go with clocks. Every chip will vary, one persons experience overclocking with even the same card will be different. So, only use their experience as a basis for your OC. Don't expect to get the same results.

Ok how do I know when I should up the voltage.

[Zayzo]

Ok how do I know when I should up the voltage.

Artifacts/crashes

[misthosg]

Ok how do I know when I should up the voltage.

if the gpu crashes in a test

 

edit: Ninja'd

[Zayzo]

Tbh, don't even worry about this til you get the card. YOu might not even need to overclock it, especially if you're only playing at 1080p.

[Maihym]

if the gpu crashes in a test

I'm confused, if it crashes I thought I would just lower the clock speed.

[Zayzo]

I'm confused, if it crashes I thought I would just lower the clock speed.

If it crashes it means its not stable at that clock with the current voltage/power or sometimes you just get a lemon that no matter how much voltage you put into it the cards clocks won't go any higher stable.

[Maihym]

If it crashes it means its not stable at that clock with the current voltage/power or sometimes you just get a lemon that no matter how much voltage you put into it the cards clocks won't go any higher stable.

What's the highest voltage I should overclock to?

[Zayzo]

What's the highest voltage I should overclock to?

Read this it will help you a good bit. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/07/06/msi_radeon_r9_390x_gaming_8g_overclocking_review#.VaGxVPkxjsZ

[Maihym]

Read this it will help you a good bit. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/07/06/msi_radeon_r9_390x_gaming_8g_overclocking_review#.VaGxVPkxjsZ

That's for the 390x not the 390

[Zayzo]

That's for the 390x not the 390

It the same process.