Enhance the 2700X overclock and boost your tech talk.
Enhance the 2700X overclock and boost your tech talk.
Hello guys. I open this thread to talk about my overclocking experience on my 2700X as well as to seek discussion and debate from you guys on that. Without further ado I'll first list the hardware config: - Gigabyte AX370 Gaming K3 - Sapphire Nitro+ RX580 Special Edition (this beast runs very stably and nicely at 1430MHz core and 2100MHz mem clock respectively) - An X-Calibre (who knows the brand) 500W 80 plus white PSU - An Orient cheap ass case (you can see in the photo), with only one molex 90mm fan that I ended up not using, which is why I left it open up for better air conditioning - 2x8GB LPX 3200MHz CL16, which I'm running at 3GHz CL15 (15-17-34). It cannot run 3200MHz on this board, BSOD immediately - And finally my 2700X running at 3.95GHz at 1.25625V VCore Before talking about results and numbers I'm running a complete mixed test in AIDA (CPU, FPU, cache, system memory, local disks and GPU stresses) all at the same time, so it makes the whole system, as well as the CPU much hotter than when stressing the CPU alone. First I tried 3.975 at 1.2875, it crashed at 6:23 min at 95C so I decided it won't get much further. Then I tried 3.95GHz at 1.25 but it crashed at 5 min so I went back to a better number which was 1.25625 but eventually it crashed after 48 mins (95C) It's so late now and I got a presentation next morning so I think I'll stop the journey for now. Maybe at the end of the week I'll attempt 3.925. Anything above that right now will hit 95C eventually or it'll crash due to low power delivery if I try to low ball Vcore. What do you think of these results? Have I got a bad piece of silicon lottery or it's just the board is too bad? What are your results (if you're running the same thing)? Besides, I'm considering some part for future upgrade. I think I'll keep the 2700X, the RAM and the GPU. Following is a list of possible upgrades once I manage to sell the current parts, in a prioritized order: - Phantek Eclipse P400A mid tower - 104 euros now on AMZ (recommended by GN) + a couple 120mm and 140mm (maybe 200 if applicable) - Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite - 210 euros now on AMZ (also recommended by GN) - Corsair AX850 Titanium - 216 euroes now on AMZ (yes you hear me, it's insane but I'm considering something that will accompany me forever, so it's in the plan anyway) - Corsair Hydro 115i RGB Platinum 280mm AIO - 141 euros now on AMZ (I found this quite well adopted on Amazon. I have very little experience on AIO so I put this in my list for now) And finally only when everything else is upgraded and I decide to increase game graphics quality, a 2070 Super from EVGA - 545 euros now on AMZ (but that part is still far far away). What do you think of these parts. Personally do you have any better suggestions? Well I was about to dump the thread when the test failed but I don't know maybe some of you will be willing to talk about it so I'll leave it here anyway. Very much appreciate all of you even if you just read this. It's so long I know. Hope you all have a good day.
It shouldn't fail under high heat. If it overheats, it will slow down. In earlier tests it stopped at 88°C. The crash happened only when power wasn't enough. I used to run at 4.1 with 1.39v but it would throttle fast.
Under-voltage is likely to occur. The voltage draw will be very high, leading to significant leakage and overheating. I keep the stock cooler on a tabletop, add fans near the power regulators, and make sure they’re also cooled.
This board is quite an inexpensive X370 model, right? It's a K3 type, and using just an X370 is becoming increasingly problematic these days.
The premium PSU market may shift toward simpler 12V solutions in the future. ATX PSUs today might lose relevance for longer. Models like TXM or G2 already offer sufficient durability. I'm concerned about the board's VRM thermal management—K5 shares the same VRM and heatsink, but its cooling is more efficient since it lacks obstructive plastic. Buildzoid tested a 1700 instead of a 2700X, which consumes less power. The fact that your board didn’t shut down early suggests it can't handle VRM overheating, which isn’t ideal.
Absolutely, I understand your perspective. The PSU isn't essential for my current needs, but power efficiency could still offer benefits. In the long run, it might save more money compared to higher-end options. I'll weigh this carefully. Not too many times have I considered this before—this K3 model really stands out... definitely worth upgrading. Just got it for chip testing, and I've always wanted a fresh one. Great advice!