Originally Posted by
MindCrime
So I just noticed that in Radeon Settings and MSI Afterburner that the GPU core is set to 1050mhz, but currently shows at 1000mhz as current in Afterburner and Open Hardware Monitor. I presume this is the Application adjusting the clock, I'm pretty sure Moo!Wrapper did this. What I'm getting at is if it's downclocking does it still need the same core voltage?
In the past I've come across quite a few threads, blogs, how-tos of under-volting/flashing your GPU to optimize crypto-mining effeciencies. My understanding is that under typical gaming conditions the GPU load is spikey and having a higher, more stable voltage isn't a thermal issue as the load quickly drops to lower power consumption rates. But were crunching/folding/mining 24/7, would it behoove us to lower the core voltage if there's enough headroom to be stable? Would this reduce core temps which would reduce resistance which would reduce load ergo power consumed? I've never flashed a GPU and to be honest I feel like a wuss about it.
Edit: BTW My temps are more like 79c-80C at 1000mhz @ 1.213vdc, it's been running at 99% for 2.5 days i'd consider that stable temps and settings.