Can't achieve success in overclocking my 1700X using AsRock X370 Pro Gaming.
Can't achieve success in overclocking my 1700X using AsRock X370 Pro Gaming.
I've noticed several users online testing their R7 CPU at high frequencies, but my setup isn't performing well. I'm using:
- R7 1700X
- AsRock X370 Gaming Pro (BIOS 1.60)
- 2x8GB Corsair 3000mhz XMP RAM (version 5.30)
- R9 Fury
- Power supply Corsair RM1000x
- W10 64b drive
During stability tests, I run an OCCT session for one hour and use Cinebench 15 in both multi-threaded and single-thread modes.
For BIOS adjustments, I start from the default UEFI settings:
- CPU Frequency: manually set between 3700 and 3900
- RAM: auto mode with XMP enabled (all specs match manufacturer except frequency)
- Voltage Mode: tested Stable and OC modes
- CPU vCore: fixed at 1.35V (avoid higher)
- CPU LLC: adjusted from auto to any level down to 3
- SOC voltage: tried auto and 1.1
- SOC LLC: adjusted from auto to any level down to 5
Windows boots normally in all these cases. Cinebench 15 also runs without issues. Temperatures stay within acceptable ranges (max CPU 50°C, CPU sensor 82°C).
OCCT fails after about an hour at 3800mhz and 3900mhz. The vCore is stable but it causes a black screen and audio drop-off after some time. At 3700mhz it works for a short while, but sometimes the system loops during boot before stabilizing once Windows loads.
When using stock speed, BIOS changes only affect RAM under XMP mode; nothing unusual occurs otherwise.
I'm struggling to understand why I can't reach stable speeds up to 3700mhz with that voltage setting. Could you help me identify the issue?
Also, are there any other steps I should take?
And is there a possibility of faulty hardware involved?
Thanks very much for your assistance.
Dinin70 is reaching out to the AsRock Community with his experiences. He observes numerous users adjusting their R7 CPU to high frequencies such as 3.9ghz, 4.0ghz, yet he struggles to achieve anything satisfactory, even at 3.7ghz. His setup includes a R7 1700X, an AsRock X370 Gaming Pro with BIOS 1.60, 2x8GB Corsair 3000mhz RAM (v5.30), R9 Fury, a Corsair RM1000x PSU, and a W10 64b. During stability tests, he runs OCCT for one hour, Cinebench 15 in both multi-threaded and single-thread modes. His BIOS adjustments start from the default UEFI settings: CPU frequency set manually between 3700 and 3900, RAM configured with Auto mode and XMP enabled (with minor exceptions), voltage mode tested in Stable and OC, CPU voltage fixed at 1.35v, LLC voltage varied from Auto to 3, and SOC voltage tried at Auto or 1.1. All systems boot normally, and performance remains stable across all scenarios, with temperatures staying within acceptable ranges. However, OCCT fails after one hour at 3800mhz and 3900mhz, though the CPU frequency stays steady. At 3700mhz it works fine, except for occasional boot loops before Windows loads, followed by stability. When using stock frequencies, only RAM under XMP changes in BIOS without issues. Dinin70 finds it challenging to reach stable speeds up to 3700mhz at 1.35v, questioning his approach and suggesting possible improvements or hardware concerns. He seeks advice on what might be wrong or if further steps are needed.
Hi Maxalge. This X370 Gaming Pro is the priciest model from AsRock, identical to the Taichi except for a few extra LEDs, faster Ethernet, and everything else remains the same. 16 CPU phases with Nichicon caps. You don’t have anything better than this Mobo—maybe an Asus, but that one had so many issues I wouldn’t choose it again.
Dinin70:
Hi Maxalge. This is the X370 Gaming Pro from AsRock, identical to the Taichi but with some additional LEDs and faster Ethernet speed—mostly the same overall. 16 CPU phases and Nichicon capacitors. You don’t need anything better than this Mobo (though the Asus version had so many issues I wouldn’t choose it). MSI makes the X370 Gaming Pro, not AsRock. Are you sure you’re not confused about the motherboard?
Haha, no worries, I'm not a beginner. You're correct, it's Professional Gaming, not just Gaming Professional or Gaming Pro.
http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/Fatal1ty%20...%20Gaming/
dinin70 :
Haha, no no don't worry, I'm not such a noob. But you're right it's Professional Gaming, not Gaming Professional (or Gaming Pro)
http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/Fatal1ty%20...%20Gaming/
Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming, kk
have you tried the newest bios?
Ryzen may require +1.4v to reach 4GHz, so for you that is out
Running at 1.60 BIOS with a voltage of 1.35v, the LLC1 should provide sufficient power even for 3.8 ghz.
I'm using BIOS 1.60, voltage is around 1.35v, and I'm checking if 1.2V works for the CPU. I'll adjust the SoC voltage to 1.2V and set both LLCs to level 2. Disabling global c-state control, then see if stable at 3.8 ghz.