Adjust performance settings to 3600x for enhanced speed.
Adjust performance settings to 3600x for enhanced speed.
I tested my new processor during gaming and noticed it rarely reached its full 4.4ghz boost. After some checks, I saw it peaked around 80-90 degrees before throttling down to as low as 3600mhz. With a decent cooling fan, it even reached the maximum temperature and shut off completely. I’m confused because I have a good cooler and tried reseating it with fresh thermal paste multiple times. Even then, it still hit around 4.2Ghz overclock at 1.35v, but would still reach 88 degrees after a few minutes. Could the airflow be insufficient? Is there an issue with the AIO? Or is the cooler just not handling the heat?
Voltage is low and dropping. Lower it to 1,325 or below. Or use stock with PBO. Likely the optimal choice. This setup is modest and not great. It performs similarly to a small tower cooler.
I ran some bench tests and PBO scored around 1500, whereas the 4.2ghz processor got 1667.
Which release you're referring to? They can be quite troublesome, but maybe a 34 esports Arctic freezer would help.
It seems you might have made an incorrect choice, possibly using Intel standoffs instead of AMD. That error is simple but can significantly impact cooling performance. The 1.35 volts specification isn't fixed—it could be 5 to 10 years before anyone understands what "degrading voltage" means on a Ryzen 3000 chip, and it varies by model. I'd feel more confident at 1.4 volts, though I won't keep the system for long.
Not really connected to your query, but I’d like to highlight that your voltage could be risky. For more details, check the Reddit discussion. In short: Each chip varies, some handle 1.3V well, others need much less. Even a slight excess can cause noticeable issues after months. To determine your safe range: enable PBO in BIOS for PPT, TDC, EDC settings. Launch Prime95 and perform a stress test with small FFTs. Track voltage using HWInfo, focusing on CPU Core Voltage SVI2 TFN—reset logs right after starting Prime95. Your maximum safe CPU voltage depends on what you find while running the test (typically around 24/7). Avoid Ryzen Master; stick to one sensor and one program. Stock mode is acceptable since CPU voltage fluctuates naturally. For best results, skip Ryzen 3000 overclocking and use PBO with a minor offset. I personally prefer an offset of -0.1V.