Can a factory overclocking be unstable?
Can a factory overclocking be unstable?
Hello,
After experiencing random black screens on a newly built PC with these specifications, I wanted to share the details. The system runs Windows 10 Home 64-bit, features an Intel Core i5 @ 2.90GHz, and uses a Coffee Lake 14nm processor. RAM is 16GB dual-channel at 1466MHz. The motherboard is Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) (U3E1). Graphics are powered by an 8192MB ATI Radeon RX 580 Series card from MSI. Storage includes a 931GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 SATA drive. The power supply is a Power EVGA 600 BR, 600W unit. I’ve faced several troubleshooting steps and noticed others on similar threads experiencing the same instability due to overclocking. I’m curious if this could be the root cause given my Radeon RX 580 is factory overclocked. Here’s a screenshot of the OC BIOS for reference.
Unlikely, if you can't overclock or underclock a GPU in the BIOS. You might use a tool like msi afterbuner on Windows to adjust settings, or try under clocking if needed. Since you're unsure about your memory kit, it would be best to enable XMP (Extreme memory profile) in the BIOS, which will automatically set the rated speeds, timing, and voltage for your memory.
The problems usually occur when under load, but before they happen I checked the temperatures (after running an OCCT test) and they were quite low (under 50°). I plan to monitor them more closely. When downclocking with MSI after burning the BIOS, just need to adjust the core clock frequency? I'll check the event viewer.
I would consider reducing the frequency to around 50mhz perhaps. Though I'm sure it's not the main concern, if it is, the issue might lie with that GPU or its power delivery system.
Uncertain about the reason for disabling XMP and using Legacy BIOS; neither the CPU nor GPU perform well on Legacy. Consider switching to UEFI. The Rx580 actually supports UEFI, not Legacy BIOS. Also, turbo mode seems off because the CPU is running at base frequency.
Here's a guide I put together
for tweaking AMD GPUs using AMDs already-installed WattMan utility (open AMD Settings and click the WattMan tab at the top)
Change XMP from Disabled to Profile 1.
No SSD?!?!?!
What monitor are you using. What type of cable are you using to connect the monitor to the GPU?
Hello, your WD Blue SSD with 1 TB is working fine. Your monitor is an Acer KG241Qbmiix FreeSync model. You're using a HDMI cable, but only HDMI and DVI-D are connected to the GPU. I'm reviewing your instructions.