Check if the Ryzen 3 1200 4GHz at 1.2V runs stably.
Check if the Ryzen 3 1200 4GHz at 1.2V runs stably.
So I just acquired a new Ryzen 3 1200 + Asus Prime X370 Pro (I bought this board since I plan to upgrade to R7 2700 or 3700 later).
I think I've managed to get a solid chip, but it seems uncertain because the stock cooler restricts me. After some time, I reach temperatures above 85°C at 4GHz with just 1.2V.
I haven't even considered lowering the voltage further.
I'm curious if I could achieve around 4.2GHz with a better cooler. What would be the maximum possible at 1.425V? Maybe 4.3 to 4.4 GHz? Hmm, not sure.
I'm really excited about getting a better cooler, but I don't have much left for one yet.
What do you think?
The Ryzen throttles at 75°C, yet you manage stability at 85°C for any duration. That said, I believe you won't reach stable 4GHz performance with any cooler. At 1.2 and 4Ghz at 85°C, temperatures will rise significantly to around 1.42. Still, you can experiment.
There is no way of knowing until you try. It could go through the roof at 4.1Ghz. 4 Ghz stable is unusual. 4.1Ghz stable is rare. Anything higher would be exceedingly rare.
If you are hitting 85C. I would get a better cooler. If not to cool it down better. At least to reduce the noise.
velocityg4 :
There is no way of knowing until you try. It could go through the roof at 4.1Ghz. 4 Ghz stable is unusual. 4.1Ghz stable is rare. Anything higher would be exceedingly rare.
If you are hitting 85C. I would get a better cooler. If not to cool it down better. At least to reduce the noise.
Yeah I should get a better cooler so I can see what I can get at 1.4V but about the noise. The stock cooler is seriously low noise. It's barely hearable and I never notice when it ramps up from 1.4k RPM to 2.8k RPM (which is the max RPM)
I should consider upgrading to a higher-quality cooler so I can observe the performance at 1.4V and manage the noise level. The regular cooler produces very little noise—it's almost inaudible—and I rarely feel the increase from 1.4k RPM to 2.8k RPM (the maximum). For better value, the Scythe Mugen 5 Rev B and Thermalright Macho Direct are solid choices. Their cooling performance is close to Noctua NH-D15 but at a lower price. The Scythe Mugen 5 Rev B offers slightly improved cooling than the Thermalright and is nearly as good as the Noctua. All options are quite similar, especially when considering overclocked PWM data. This is the most relevant set for general use.
https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8320/s...ndex6.html
Don't waste money on inferior coolers; their benefits don't outweigh the price.
Velocityg4 shared their thoughts on cooling options, noting the stock cooler is very quiet and performs well at higher speeds. They recommend the Scythe Mugen 5 Rev B and Thermalright Macho Direct as solid choices, comparing them favorably to Noctua models. The reviews highlight close performance with similar noise levels. They advise against cheaper alternatives and suggest the Wraith Stealth cooler is a reasonable pick for their needs.
The Ryzen throttles at 75°C, yet you manage stability at 85°C for any duration. That said, I believe you won't reach stable 4GHz performance with any cooler. At 1.2 and 4Ghz at 85°C, temperatures will rise significantly to around 1.42. Still, you can experiment.