Best fixed configuration for MSI x470 using Ryzen 5
Best fixed configuration for MSI x470 using Ryzen 5
Hello, again. It seems I have a fresh question for each part!
I currently own the MSI x470 Gaming Plus Max, Pure Rock Slim, Ryzen 5 3600, Corsair CX750M (the green one), and Crucial P1 M.2.
I’ve been really curious about all these adjustments since my second build, but I’m not in the mood to push the CPU to its limits. Here are a couple of points I’d like help with:
1) After installing this X470 motherboard, I noticed Ryzen Master displayed idle temperatures around 60°C during the first few boot-ups. That was 10–15°C higher than before. Now it’s stabilized at about 45°C after a few days without changing BIOS settings. Could this be related to the thermal paste being set too high?
2) I’m satisfied with everything so far—no issues detected. I’d like to fine-tune performance and temperature by adjusting some automatic settings in the motherboard BIOS (or Ryzen Master if suggested). My goal is to maximize cooling while maintaining good speed, but I have no desire or need to push speeds further. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I’m a bit of a beginner, so feel free to guide me like someone new!
Looking forward to your suggestions.
Ta.
P.S. Sorry if “set and forget” came across as dismissive
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Hi there, as someone using Ryzen... what are your temperatures when under load? Your readings depend on your case airflow, room temperature, fan quality, how much heat the GPU adds to the case, proper cooler setup, etc. Ryzen performs exceptionally well by relying on its own capabilities—while some notice voltage and temperature spikes they quickly fade and won’t harm your CPU. It functions quite differently from Intel CPUs in terms of boosting. The best way to achieve a more stable temperature is to run all cores at 4.0 or 4.1 if possible, which means you’ll lose a bit of single-core performance but gain overall stability, as seen in CinebenchR20 results. With my 2700x running at 4.25GHZ all cores and idle temps between 26-36°C, never exceeding 60°C during gaming or heavy tasks—even with a decent 360mm AIO cooler. There’s also a discussion thread you might find useful. Just remember, those typical idle temps around 45°C are normal and won’t reduce your PC’s lifespan.
Your feedback is appreciated! Would the first drop from 60 to 45 idle after a couple of hours be due to thermal paste or another factor? With the -0.0875v offset, I’m seeing around 77° peak temp during batch video conversion. Without the undervolt it was closer to 82/83. I’m in the UK and it’s usually cold, so there’s a 120mm intake fan, a 140mm exhaust at the top of the case, and a Bequiet pure rock slim on the CPU. It’s an older case, a Coolermaster Sileo 500. I’m generally satisfied but wanted to tweak some BIOS settings for better efficiency. Just wanted to ask if they’re always running at that speed?
They reach 2.2ghz in idle at my 2700x but the spikes are less noticeable, which means temperatures stay more stable and the CPU can cool down more effectively.
This issue with your aircooling on a modern Ryzen is usually about getting enough airflow; I think just one 120mm intake fan is the bare minimum needed for adequate cooling.
A better alternative in ATX form, like the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh, would have a bigger impact on temperatures than any BIOS tweaks.
I think your cooling setup is a bit lacking fresh air, especially since your temps are still within a normal range.
Check out this review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iPggUimB4k
Best set and forget for Ryzen...
If your BIOS is current, start by installing AMD's chipset drivers, including the Ryzen Balanced power plan—stick with it.
Next, turn on the following settings in BIOS: cool n quiet, advanced c-states, processor CPPC, and CPPC Preferred Cores.
Ensure the CPU clock is set to AUTO and the CPU Vcore is also AUTO.
That’s sufficient.
For a bit more performance, enable PBO in BIOS and switch it to MANUAL mode. Adjust PPT to 300, TDC to 230, and EDC to 230. If you’re feeling bold, try PBO Scalar at 5x or 10x.
You can also experiment with undervolting, but only using offset adjustments. Make small tweaks gradually, testing with tools like CB20 to check for stability or performance changes.