Help with Ryzen 5 1500x overclocking?
Help with Ryzen 5 1500x overclocking?
You're running a solid Ryzen 5 1500X at 3.85GHz, which is great. Since you haven't overclocked yet, you're likely close to its potential. With an X470-pro motherboard and a 750W PSU, the main bottleneck is probably the CPU itself. For voltage, sticking to the default 1.8V–1.9V for Ryzen 5000 series is ideal. If you want a bit more headroom, you could try 1.85V–1.95V, but don’t go too high—overvoltage can damage components. As for clock speeds, you might consider bumping to 4.0GHz or 4.2GHz if your cooler supports it and the system stays stable. Always check your cooler’s max temperature and ensure proper cooling.
Spoiler details: 1,45 represents the top ID tested for 14nm Glofo. Recommendation leans toward 1,425 and lower.
OP mentioned the CPU is just a constraint. It seems OP has other components working well. I’d suggest trying 1.8V at 4.8GHz.
You might be surprised to learn that the stock cooler isn’t a limitation. It will make noise, but it won’t fail under extreme heat.