Can't get a stable OC.
Can't get a stable OC.
I was reviewing some videos and discovered it's feasible to upgrade my Ryzen 5 1600 with its original cooler from a stock model, increasing the clock speed from 3.2Ghz to 3.8Ghz. I plan to share the challenges I faced and encountered during this process in an 'attempt format'.
Attempt 1
- The computer wouldn't boot, so I had to clear the CMOS on my motherboards for 10 minutes before trying to enter BIOS.
Attempt 2
- Reduced the clock to 3.7Ghz, but the system wouldn't start without a blue screen. Fixed by disabling auto power off.
Attempt 3
- Tried running at 3.7Ghz again, but experienced crashes while playing games like Rust. One was a generic blue screen, and the other two were due to 'FaceIt', a third-party program I haven't used in about a year.
Attempt 4
- Lowered the clock to 3.6Ghz, thinking it would work now since others could do it higher with the same CPU and cooler. Everything functioned until I tried rendering something in Vegas, at which point the computer abruptly shut down (no blue screen). This issue didn't appear before the upgrade, but I'm seeking a solution to regain the extra power my CPU normally provides.
Any advice would be appreciated. I'm currently back on the base clock of 3.2Ghz again.
Ryzen 5 1600
Zotac GTX 1070 Mini
550 W PSU
16GB Corsair Vengeance @3000 Mhz
Possible outcomes are probable, while long-term sustainability is uncertain.
Which motherboard are you using?
Refer to the motherboard's User Guide/Manual for supported parts and configurations that allow over-clocking.
You might be surpassing certain operational limits or specs, which could cause the CPU to fail early.
These issues, though not immediately fatal, serve as alerts.
Consult the official documentation rather than relying on YouTube.
Understanding the details is essential.
The system I'm working with is built with overclocking capabilities in mind.