Beginner in Overclocking. Some Questions
Beginner in Overclocking. Some Questions
Prime95 smallFFT is a benchmark, not a reliable foundation for other tests. It mainly checks core count and L3 size differences. RAM isn't important here. The test is too simple to assess CPU or overall system stability.
Could try Asus Realbench
There is a test that runs 8hrs and uses half your ram.
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Half your RAM isn't sufficient, and eight hours seems excessive. To properly assess stability, you should perform a HCI Memtest at least up to 400%, using Testmem5 with the Anta777 configuration. Other options include Karhu Ramtester, though I haven't used them yet. The quicker you reach the point of failure, the better. You don't want to wait eight hours just to discover instability; aim for a final stability check in 1 to 3 hours at most. Make sure to test every RAM stick and all its channels—otherwise it's like running your CPU at half speed and calling it stable.
I obtained MemTestPro and executed the test at 200%. I also performed the OCCT memory test and CPU tests (Large set, Variable load type, Extreme Mode) for two hours each. No errors have occurred so far. My games and general work function smoothly. I experienced two unexplained reboots at night (bug check reboot) and once during a restart where I got a blue screen message that eventually resolved. I think the issue might be connected to curve optimization because the problems appear during idle periods. My plan is to run MemTestPro at 400% first, without curve optimization, to assess the situation before increasing the test to 200%. So far, I've made three adjustments: 1) PBO with auto overclocking (175 MHz), 2) Curve Optimization per core, and 3) DOCP (3600), fCLK at 1800, DRAM V increased from 1.35 to 1.36. Does addressing the CO first seem sensible?