Black screen on Prime 95 using standard BIOS configuration with a new Ryzen build
Black screen on Prime 95 using standard BIOS configuration with a new Ryzen build
This is my first time posting on the forum, let me know if I am leaving out info I need please. I am having issues with a new PC I just built. Whenever I try to run Prime95, it crashes either immediately, or within 15 minutes. All of my lights and fans stay on. My monitor just says no input.
My bios settings are set to default. Below are my system specs:
Motherboard: Asus B350 Rog Strix
CPU: Ryzen 7 1700
Cooler: Stock (Wraith Spire)
GPU: Asus Rog Strix 1080 ti
Ram: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3000 15-17-17-35
PSU: Corsair CS750M
Case: Phatek Eclipse P400s
OS: Windows 10 10.0.15063
Boot Drive: Mydigitalssd BPX 480 GB M.2
Geforce Game Ready Driver: 385.69
Bios: 0902
Chipset Driver: 5.12.0.31
This is the 2nd PC I've built, first Ryzen build, and first attempt at overclocking.
I ran memtest for 8 hours after I got my parts because I was waiting on my ssd to install my os. After installing windows and having issues with constant crashes, everything seemed to stabilize after updating windows and all my drivers. I felt like I was ready to give overclocking a shot.
I started using Dual intelligent processors 5. It took my cpu up to 3.725 GHZ. Then, I decided it was time to overclock my Ram and test. I started reading about ai suite and Dual Intelligent Processors 5, and this scared me and convinced me to uninstall it. I decided I would figure out how to overclock with the bios. I restarted, and manually entered a 35x multiplier. I set my Ram to 2933 using DOCP. I restarted, with the intent to run Prime95 to test stability. After restarting and running Prime95 for 15 minutes, I decided to play Skyrim SE for a couple hours. I experienced no issues. After I was done, I turned on Prime95 and figured I'd let it run overnight. In the morning, my PC was off. I didn't know if it was due to inactivity or instability.
Later that night, I decided I was going to test my stability before doing anything else. I set my ram to default, set my multiplier to 35x, and figured I would make sure I was stable at lower settings. Based on my research, I should have no issues at 35x with stock voltages. After reboot, a friend started playing fortnite. I decided that I would postpone running prime and play fortnite because I thought I had settings that were so low they had to work. I played fortnite 3 hours with no problems. At the end of the night I decided to run Prime95. It immediately turned my screen black. Everything appeared to still run, but my monitor showed no input. I powered down by switching off my psu. I booted into bios and turned my settings to default. I booted again and started prime95. I had a failure almost immediately.
I've watched multiple videos and tried the following things:
High Performance Power Plan
Ryzen Balanced Power Plan
CPU voltage as high as 1.35 volts (it's an offset on my motherboard)
DRAM voltage as high as 1.40 volts and enter manual timings.
SOC voltage to 1.1 volts.
Turned off Windows 10 game mode.
Disabled Core Performance Boost
Disabled Global C-State control
Set Performance Bias to NONE
Took ProcODT to 48 Ohms, 53.3 Ohms, and 60 Ohms.
Swapped RAM with my other computer (Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200) and tried different DOCP profiles.
After all of this and multiple days of watching videos and troubleshooting, I don't know what to do. I'm hoping it's a video driver or something stupid I'm overlooking.
Sorry for the book. Thanks in advance for any help.
The new system should function properly without these issues. The PSU seems to be acting oddly. Would it help if you borrowed someone else's PSU and tried again?
OCing can be challenging and requires patience. A black screen indicates an unstable setup, which you'll eventually reach. I recommend checking your MB/CPU/RAM configuration online and averaging the results from others to establish a starting point. Stability usually comes after many attempts. Also, ensure your BIOS is updated to the latest version, as this often improves stability. It took me a week to achieve a stable configuration. For RAM, setting DOCP and using 1.35V works well. Experiment with CPU voltage gradually, starting at 3.6GHz and trying 1.2V first. Increase the voltage slowly until you reach stability. Save your settings as profile 1 and continue adjusting to 3.7, etc. Stay persistent.
Thank you for your feedback. It seems you're unsure about the initial steps. I'm here to help clarify your situation and guide you effectively.
I appreciate your reply to my post. It seems I'm still unsure where to begin. My settings are unstable, and I'm not sure how to proceed. Should I try increasing the voltage to achieve 3.0 GHz stability? Let's reset everything to auto mode, including RAM. Check if it remains stable. Start with just the CPU, slowly adjusting voltage and speed, ensuring RAM stays intact. I'm using MSI OC Genie for guidance, and I've heard positive experiences with Ryzen Master as a starting point. Don't lose hope—OCing can be enjoyable!
I appreciate your reply and your concerns. It seems like I’m starting from a blank slate. I’m having trouble with stock configurations. Where should I begin? Should I try increasing the voltage to achieve stability around 3.0 GHz? Let’s reset everything to auto mode, including RAM. Check if it remains stable. Then, focus on the CPU alone, slowly adjusting voltage and speed while ensuring RAM stays intact. I’m using MSI OC Genie for guidance, and I’ve heard positive experiences with Ryzen Master as a starting point. Don’t lose hope—overclocking can be enjoyable! Right now, all settings are set to default (30x multiplier, auto: CPU & RAM). If running Prime95 causes the system to crash within ten minutes, that’s my issue. I’m unsure if overvolting is necessary to reach stock performance. I’ll try again immediately.
Are your BIOS settings current? Does the operating system require a fresh setup?
Is your BIOS current? Is the operating system a fresh installation? The PC stopped working again just now, ran Prime95 for under a minute. The BIOS seems up to date (version 0902). I believe the OS is a clean install. I put it in about a week using a new SSD and Windows 10 disk plus the key.
The new system should function properly without these issues. The PSU seems to be acting oddly. Would it help if you borrowed someone else's PSU and tried again?
The new setup with everything auto shouldn't work like this. The PSU looks suspicious? Could you lend me someone else's PSU and we can try again? I'll swap it with my other computer, which has an EVGA 600 BQ. I'll test it out and let you know.