BSODs/Overclocking
BSODs/Overclocking
Hello, I've been facing several BSODs lately and was seeking assistance. I've encountered two BSOD messages: CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT and WHAE_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR. While researching solutions, I noticed many discussions suggested overclocking as the cause. After some testing, I adjusted my power settings in Windows and set the maximum processor rate to 99%. However, my games are now very slow and not playable. I also explored CPU-Z while using the program and discovered my core speeds fluctuate a lot. When I set the max processor rate to 99%, my core speed stays around 3400 mhz, but jumping to 100% causes it to swing between 800 and 5100 mhz. I plan to share a video explaining this below (with my specs). In short, should I increase the overclock for better stability or try something else?
Link to video:
View: https://youtu.be/KDdRFmwxBYg
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 10GB
CPU: Intel i9-11900KF @3.50GHz
Motherboard: MSI Z590-A PRO
32 GB Ram
The 99% power saving mode in Windows significantly reduces CPU performance, limiting it to its base speed and removing any boost capabilities. Lowering the percentage further decreases performance even more. This change might resolve certain BSOD issues but generally causes games to run slower. It's typical for frequencies to fluctuate between idle and full boost depending on workload. Modern CPUs handle this behavior naturally. You're referring to overclocking or normal boost with all settings enabled?
Estimate too low for vcore after overclocking.
Rocket Lake
All Core SSE Frequency
All Core AVX2 & AVX512 Frequency
Per Core Frequency
All Core Die Sense Vcore
Power Capacity
% Suitable
11600K
4.80GHz
4.70GHz
2C+100MHz
1.340V
200W
100%
11600K
4.90GHz
4.80GHz
2C+100MHz
1.360V
210W
Top 81%
11600K
5.00GHz
4.90GHz
4.80GHz
2C+100MHz
1.380V
220W
Top 17%
11900K
4.90GHz
4.80GHz
4C+100MHz
1.250V
240W
100%
11600K
5.00GHz
4.90GHz
2C+100MHz
1.380V
220W
Top 17%
11900K
5.10GHz
5.00GHz
4C+100MHz
1.310V
290W
Top 32%
11900K
5.20GHz
5.10GHz
4C+100MHz
1.330V
315W
Top 2%
11900KF @ 5.2GHz up to 8 cores, 5.3GHz up to 4 cores.
Vcore under heavy use @ 1.525V BIOS, 1.330V Die Sense.
Ai Overclock Tuner: XMP II
AVX Related Settings
AVX2 Ratio Offset per Core: Set by User
AVX2 Ratio Offset Value: 1
AVX512 Ratio Offset per Core: Set by User
AVX512 Ratio Offset Value: 1
CPU Core Ratios: Based on Usage
1-Core Limit: 53
2-Core Limit: 53
3-Core Limit: 53
4-Core Limit: 53
5-Core Limit: 52
6-Core Limit: 52
7-Core Limit: 52
8-Core Limit: 52
Digi+ VRM Settings
CPU Load-line Calibration: Level 3
Internal CPU Power Control
Long Run Power Cap: 315
Short Run Power Cap: 315
CPU Core/Cache Voltage: Manual
CPU Core Voltage Adjustment: 1.525
11900KF @ 5.1GHz up to 8 cores, 5.2GHz up to 4 cores.
Vcore under stress @ 1.525V BIOS, 1.310V Die Sense.
Ai Overclock Tuner: XMP II
AVX Related Settings
AVX2 Ratio Offset per Core: User Defined
AVX2 Ratio Offset Value: 1
AVX512 Ratio Offset per Core: User Defined
AVX512 Ratio Offset Value: 1
CPU Core Ratios: Vary by Usage
1-Core Limit: 53
2-Core Limit: 53
3-Core Limit: 53
4-Core Limit: 53
5-Core Limit: 52
6-Core Limit: 52
7-Core Limit: 52
8-Core Limit: 52
Digi+ VRM Settings
CPU Load-line Calibration: Level 3
Internal CPU Power Control
Long Run Power Cap: 290
Short Run Power Cap: 290
CPU Core/Cache Voltage: Manual
CPU Core Voltage Set: 1.500
11900KF @ 5.1GHz up to 8 cores, 5.2GHz up to 4 cores.
Vcore under heavy stress @ 1.500V BIOS, 1.310V Die Sense.
Ai Overclock Tuner: XMP II
AVX Related Settings
AVX2 Ratio Offset per Core: User Defined
AVX2 Ratio Offset Value: 1
AVX512 Ratio Offset per Core: User Defined
AVX512 Ratio Offset Value: 1
CPU Core Ratios: By Core Usage
1-Core Limit: 52
2-Core Limit: 52
3-Core Limit: 52
4-Core Limit: 52
5-Core Limit: 51
6-Core Limit: 51
7-Core Limit: 51
8-Core Limit: 51
Digi+ VRM Settings
CPU Load-line Calibration: Level 3
Internal CPU Power Control
Long Run Power Cap: 290
Short Run Power Cap: 290
CPU Core/Cache Voltage: Manual
CPU Core Voltage Set: 1.500
11900KF @ 5.0GHz up to 8 cores, 5.1GHz up to 4 cores.
Vcore under stress @ 1.462V BIOS, 1.280V Die Sense.
Ai Overclock Tuner: XMP II