AIDA64 (Trial version) Hardware Failure
AIDA64 (Trial version) Hardware Failure
My configuration is as follows:
Ryzen 7 1700x @3.9GHZ @1.35V
Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200mhz 2x8gb (16 16 18 18 36 , 1.35V)
MSI b350 gaming plus motherboard
Deepcool 240 AIO
The problem started when I used these settings for prime95 and ran a blend test lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes with no errors. When I tried Cinebench, it worked fine. However, when I went to Aida64 and checked "Stress CPU" and "Stress System Memory," nothing else was examined. After 40 minutes, the test failed due to hardware failure. I decided to check each component individually and skipped memory checks, running only "Stress CPU." The test continued for over an hour without any failures. Now I removed "Stress CPU" and just ran "Stress memory," which is nearing one hour with no errors.
I’m puzzled because the tests fail when run separately but pass together. I haven’t experienced a crash or a blue screen, so I think I’m close to stability, but something might be missing. Any Ryzen overclockers have experience with these profiles? Would it help if you shared your 3.9/4.0 settings? Also, I mentioned my AIO, though I’m not facing temperature issues. I’m keeping the system at a maximum of 70-78°C even during Prime95. Aida64 is only reaching 64°C.
Thanks in advance.
AIDA 64 presents a highly challenging test. The CPU performance test is tough by itself.
But you're unlikely to face these issues during regular use.
If lowering the RAM speed improves stability, verify there isn't an app-related problem and adjust accordingly.
I'm conducting a CPU test once more for security reasons. This time I plan to run it for 2-3 hours. If there are no problems, it would be 100% either an app error or the RAM speed is too high for the Ryzen. I've heard that Ryzen struggles with RAM speeds of 3200 MHz, even though my previous RAM was rated at 3000 MHz. I changed it to match the 3200 MHz rating but still face stress test failures. It seems I have limited options—I'm using the RAM timings/voltage/speed recommended on the Corsairs website, and maybe adjusting the DRAM voltage could help. Some users suggest using 1.38 as a safe setting.
Masterofsharingan12 is conducting another CPU test. This time I plan to run it for 2-3 hours. If it works without problems, it’s likely due to an app issue or high RAM speed for Ryzen. I’ve heard Ryzen struggles with RAM speeds around 3200 MHz, but my previous RAM was rated at 3000 MHz. I changed it to match the new speed, yet the stress test still fails. It seems I have limited options—my RAM is set to its tested timings, voltage, and speed as recommended on the Corsairs website. Perhaps adjusting the DRAM voltage could help. Some users suggest using 1.38; I might try that safely. I wouldn’t recommend changing DRAM voltage. If crashes persist, test different RAM speeds through trial and error. Also, run another stress test to see if the problem is software-related.
I will proceed with that, though as I originally said I’m not experiencing crashes. The tests simply stop, allowing me to browse without issues. That’s why it seemed unusual since most overclocking videos crash during instability tests. Benchmark failures suggest software problems. I hope you can finish the other benchmarks and verify this.
Updated - I performed cinebench multiple times consecutively, completed an Aida64 CPU stress test for two hours without any problems, and my score improved by around 60 points. Currently, I'm using Prime95 with 14GB RAM (monitoring memory via Task Manager and temperatures via CoreTemp), staying within a cap of 15GB while running full CPU load. If this demanding process succeeds for several hours, I believe it confirms my chip can handle the higher frequency. I’ll keep you posted on the Prime95 results. Good luck!
This hardware issue seems related to your RAM. Instead of using Prime95, consider trying the Asus RealBench Stress Test to check your stability.