Does like look good?
Does like look good?
So, I'm just starting out here, so please be gentle.
Secondly, I really value any advice or feedback you can offer, since everyone is so helpful and supportive.
Third, let's dive in!
I've just completed a new system setup, which includes:
Ryzen 7 1800X
MSI Gaming Plus B350 Mobo
Cooler Master MA410 CPU cooler
2x4GB Hyper X Predator @ 3000Mhz (standard)
120 GB Kingston SSD
7200RPM 1TB Seagate HDD
Gigabyte GeForce 1050 2GB OC Edition
My concern is, this is my first time, but I've done a lot of research before making any big decisions.
I've tested my CPU at 3.9Ghz with a voltage of 1.3125.
My RAM is clocked at 3200Mhz with timings 16-16-16-36 and a voltage of 1.4.
Also, the SoC voltage is set manually to 1.1.
I've run Prime95 for an hour or two without any crashes or hangs.
Realbench was used to stress-test the memory, but it showed some lag under full RAM load (was expected?).
The main worry is whether this setup feels stable and safe, so I don't want to risk damaging my new build right away.
Temperatures are between 33-45°C at idle, 45-55°C during gaming, and 75-78°C under full load.
Thank you all for taking the time to read this!
Based on your testing, it seems everything is now stable. Keep using it unless it crashes, then take a screenshot or note the error details and make necessary adjustments. For the CPU, 1.4V is the maximum, but it's still advisable to stay below that for better longevity.
temperature and voltage are stable, have fun with your new device
Checks out, do you have the AMD Wraith cooler? Also, feel free to join the forum!
WildCard999:
Everything seems okay. Are you using the AMD Wraith cooler? Also, feel free to join the forum!
Referencing: http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-...ir-ma410p/
I need a noctua nh-d15 se-am4, but I've lost the standard backing plate, haha.
Thanks for the welcome!
Your current temperatures are stable enough, so the Noctua isn't strictly necessary unless you end up needing it later. If you do, I'd expect you to reach 4.0/4.1 at less than 1.4V. That would be great. I'm planning to get a standard backing plate for this build. There are some really interesting things about that cooler. It took a while to fine-tune certain settings—sometimes it wouldn't post and would restart unexpectedly—but I think I've got it sorted now (hopefully). Thanks for the support, and your forum research plus the AMD Roberts video really helped a lot.
Based on your testing, it seems everything is now stable. Keep using it unless it crashes, then take a screenshot or note the error details and make necessary adjustments. For the CPU, 1.4V is the maximum, but it's still advisable to stay below that for better longevity.