1700x safe overclock?
1700x safe overclock?
Most 1700's were suitable for 3.9-4.0Ghz at 1.350-1.425 volts. 1700X models, being slightly more accurate, should be able to reach the same clocks with lower voltages. However, exceeding 4.0Ghz is very challenging, as voltage needs and heat output increase significantly every 25Mhz. I recommend abandoning HWMonitor and using HWInfo64 for better monitoring. HWMonitor's VCore readings for Ryzen processors have consistently been inaccurate, at times quite wrong. In HWinfo, check the STI2 TFN voltage. Also monitor Tdie temperature, which differs from Tctl across all 'X' Ryzen 1000 CPUs. Tdie is more reliable because the Tctl offset exists mainly to aid cooling for the Ryzen 1000's boosting algorithm.
Thank you for the update. I've confirmed that all the boosting features are disabled in the BIOS, which keeps the system at 3.8 consistently.
Thanks again for all the help. Looks like at least on this board, the I'm going to get is 3.8. Bumped it to 3.9ghz but system froze during Intel burn test. Bumped voltage to 1.35, but system still wasn't stable so backed off to 3.8 at 1.325.
TBH, tried hwinfo and didn't understand everything in it. Just a lot of information though. But did install ryzen master just for monitoring, and it was agreeing with the temps I'd been seeing. I could probably try to go up to higher voltages, but even if I got 3.9 or 4ghz, don't know that extra voltages/temps would be worth my gain, and can't see buying a new board for only another 100-200mhz. So I guess I'll let it sit here until I upgrade. Upgrading from my RX 580 is probably the next move once I save up a little $$.
At a 3.9G setting, consider starting with 1.425V as a secure option for Ryzen processors. Conduct a test to assess stability during 15-20 minutes, monitoring temperature changes, then adjust the voltage slightly lower and retest. Continue this process, reducing the voltage by a few volts each time, until the system fails again. Then gradually increase it back up, testing for extended periods of at least two hours.
Also, verify whether your LLC configuration is quite aggressive. Essentially, LLC maintains lower voltages during light processor usage but raises them under heavy loads when necessary. A more aggressive setting increases the voltage on the VCore for a given current draw.
You might find stability around 1.4 to 1.412V, but temperature constraints are likely the bigger issue, especially with the Wraith cooler still in use. Check the HWInfo sensors—look at the CPU Core Voltage reading and temperatures under the CPU core voltage section. If stability is only achieved at 1.425V, you can safely lower the clocks until it feels comfortable, ensuring you understand the trade-offs involved.