Beginner tips for upgrading a Ryzen 1700X using an ASRock X370 Gaming K4 guide
Beginner tips for upgrading a Ryzen 1700X using an ASRock X370 Gaming K4 guide
I have some questions for beginners about this ASRock Gaming K4.
OCing the 1700X seems straightforward—just change the CPU frequency and voltage settings in OC Tweaker to something like 3800MHz, as shown in the example.
I’m also using GSkill Ripjaws V with a 2400MHz memory configuration (15-15-15-35-2N).
When I tried that, my CPU would lock at 3800MHz even when the system idles. If I set it to 3800MHz in AMD Ryzen Master, the speed fluctuates and drops below 3000MHz. Is there a way to keep variable speed enabled while using this board?
I have four fans and a water cooler installed in my current setup.
Appreciate your expert advice.
Steve
when applying an OC from the bios it will force the chip to run at that speed all the time. If you wan't variable speeds depending on whether or not you are idle, web browsing or playing games/processing you want to use ryzen master. I don't recommend using ryzen master for anything other than monitoring the chip. If you OC from the BIOS just get it to the speed you want that is also stable and if your temps are staying low then you can just leave it running at that speed 24/7. That's pretty much what most everyone else does when they OC. Especially when they are liquid cooling because as long as the chip isn't getting really hot and staying that way for a long period of time then there's virtually no damage. Technically running it at...
Steverd99 has some questions for beginners. When overclocking the 1700X on the ASRock Gaming K4, is it really as easy as adjusting the CPU frequency and voltage settings in OC Tweaker to a target like 3800MHz? I’m new to timing and voltages. I also use GSkill Ripjaws V with a 2400MHz memory (15-15-15-35-2N). After trying that, my CPU would lock at 3800MHz even when the system idles. If I try AMD Ryzen Master to set it to 3800MHz, the speed drops again and falls below 3000MHz. Is there a way to keep variable speed while overclocking this board? I have four fans and a water cooler installed in my current setup. Thanks for your help.
When applying an OC from the BIOS, it will make the chip run at a fixed speed continuously. If you need variable speeds based on idle, web use, gaming, or processing tasks, Ryzen Master is the better choice. I don't suggest using Ryzen Master for anything other than monitoring the chip. Running the BIOS-OC to the desired speed is stable, and if temperatures remain low, you can keep it running at that level 24/7. This is what most people do when they perform an OC. Especially with liquid cooling, as long as the chip doesn't get excessively hot for extended periods, damage is minimal. Technically, exceeding stock speeds may shorten the chip's lifespan, but this process only becomes noticeable after many years if temperatures stay high. If you often turn off or hibernate your computer and don't keep it running continuously, you should be okay.