Help with 1700x overclocking
Help with 1700x overclocking
I've started the process of trying to push my 1700x to a stable 4.0ghz and running into some troubles. So first a bit about my set up
-1700x
-Asus prime x370
-16gb kingston savage (down to 2133mhz and is on QVL)
-cpu is watercooled by high end custom loop
So heat is not an issue, my rig could cool anything. I'm booting at 4.0ghz with a voltage offset of .07
I'm passing prime95 after an hour and intelburntest on standard, but anything higher then standard I'm crashing.
Could this maybe have something to do with having my ram running at a slower speed or something? If anyone has any advice let me know.
4ghz represents a significant overclock attempt for that chip. It isn't assured and reaching it doesn't necessarily indicate you're doing something incorrect, just possibly pushing too hard. For instance, Tom's experience showed they could only reach 3.9ghz. Also, AMD states a maximum safe voltage is 1.35. Why not aim to discover a stable overclock at 1.35v instead of fixing the target value in advance? (consider trying a lower number)
Marc Waters discusses the voltage offset issue, noting that a .07 offset could significantly alter voltage levels, affecting CPU performance. He shares his current settings and considers a .18 offset, questioning if manual voltage control would provide better stability compared to a high offset. He emphasizes the importance of testing at 1.35V as a safe limit for long-term use and suggests using manual voltage adjustments after identifying stable settings.
JalYt_Justin shared insights on voltage adjustments and their effects. They discussed the impact of a .07 voltage offset on CPU performance, noting it could alter voltage readings significantly. They provided their current settings and suggested a manual voltage approach for better stability. The conversation also touched on the challenges of reaching 4GHz speeds with Ryzen CPUs and the importance of testing with manual settings.