BSOD after overclocking G3258 to 4.4 GHz?
BSOD after overclocking G3258 to 4.4 GHz?
Before beginning:
MoBo used a Gigabyte H81M-H motherboard with Windows 10. A few weeks ago I assembled a budget rig for CSGO and other games. It performed adequately at first, but I wanted to explore overclocking. I accessed the BIOS, adjusted the voltage to auto and set the core clock ratio to 44. After saving and exiting, I encountered a BSOD, so I reset it back to 32 and restored the system. Any advice? Thanks!
slower multipliers increments and manual voltages, step by step. I recommend watching a few overclocking videos to understand the process and its effects. If your system doesn’t boot into Windows, it’s likely due to insufficient voltage for your CPU—either lower the multiplier or raise the voltage. Every CPU has a maximum voltage before it starts to fail. Auto-voltage settings are generally not recommended during overclocks. Once you successfully boot into Windows, stress test your system and monitor hardware using HWmonitor. Use Realbench, Aida64, and OCCT, then perform separate tests to check clock stability. I personally run Realbench for 15 minutes, Aida64 for 15 minutes, and observe temperatures.
slower multipliers increments, with manual voltages, step by step. I recommend watching some overclocking videos to understand the process better. If your system doesn’t boot into Windows, it’s likely due to insufficient voltage for your CPU—either lower the multiplier or raise the voltage. Every CPU has a maximum voltage before it fails permanently. Auto-voltage settings are generally not recommended during overclocks. Once you successfully boot into Windows, stress-test your system and monitor hardware using tools like HWmonitor. Use Realbench, Aida64, and OCCT to run tests separately to ensure stability. I personally use Realbench for 15 minutes, Aida64 for another 15 minutes, checking temperatures, and if no crashes occur, I combine them for 30 minutes with stable temps. Keep monitoring, aim for CPU core temperatures not exceeding 80°C during spikes, targeting around 75°C at full load for steady performance. Run Realbench for longer—about 1 to 2 hours—and when you go to sleep, start Aida64 and let it run overnight. If you wake up the next day and it’s still running, congratulations!
KingKonchu :
Thanks! I'll handle that tomorrow. What's the best overclock setting for the G3358? You want the maximum, but even at 4.8ghz it shouldn't exceed 70c with proper cooling.
CPU Voltage:
1.20v (Stock Cooler) – up to 1.325v
1.4v can work, but not ideal for long-term use
CPU Ring Voltage
1.2v
System Agent Voltage
1.25v
I/O Analog Voltage
1.25v
I/O Digital Voltage
1.25v
CPU TJMax
Not available
KingKonchu :
Thanks! I plan to handle that tomorrow. What overclocking suggestion exists for the G3358?
As you mentioned, every chip is unique, so a faulty one might not be worth much, but reaching 4.0Ghz should be achievable as a good starting point.
4.4 seems a bit too high, though.
Start at 4.0 and gradually increase it slowly from there.
you want the best, but even at 4.8ghz it stays under 70c with proper cooling.
just keep in mind that not every chip is the same.
😉
Yeah, Haswell chips seem quite inconsistent. I haven't found any below 4.0ghz; the best I've seen is 4.7 with a voltage of 1.45v. About 99% of them don't exceed 4.5ghz.