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Question

Help with overclocking XFX R7 260x 2GB

Aug 20, 2017 1:02PM PDT

I realize a XFX R7 260x isn't the ideal gaming GPU for today's games but I came across one for free and couldn't resist trying it out. It's currently the best GPU I have (lol) and would like to see what I could get out of it with some overclocking. **I am using air cooling only**

I have no idea the best way to overclock an AMD GPU. Tried googling and got outdated videos that don't work anymore. Was wondering if someone could help me.

Thanks!

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There are overclocker forums.
Aug 20, 2017 1:24PM PDT

Here if it's not in the driver or the app, I don't know how. But there are overclocker forums if you feel it's worth the risk.

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Aug 20, 2017 7:32PM PDT

Look into msi afterburner.

Start with using it to monitor the gpu at stock speed.

If temps seem good OC in baby steps and watch the temps.

It might be a good idea to give that gpu a good cleaning with some compressed air before you use it.