High temperatures during Ryzen 3600 usage with Dark Rock 3
High temperatures during Ryzen 3600 usage with Dark Rock 3
I attempted to lower the voltage as advised, but it still reaches 1.4V. In the BIOS there are numerous settings. I switched the CPU Core Voltage to "Override Mode" and set it to 1.27V. Is this correct or should I use "Offset Mode"? Also, what about the SOC voltage setting?
VCore needs to be adjusted properly. You can keep the SOC voltage at its default setting; it only matters if your system has integrated graphics. Override is another valid method, but if it fails, offset might be the cause. If override isn't functioning correctly, offset is likely the issue. I suggest restoring the BIOS to a previous version and retrying. This resolved the voltage problems on my setup.
You're asking about how your system behaves across different BIOS versions and whether the voltage settings align properly. It seems you've noticed variations in temperature and voltage readings depending on the BIOS you're using. The fact that CPU-Z confirms the core voltage matches what you set in BIOS suggests the hardware configuration is correct. However, the differing results you're seeing in Windows might be due to driver differences or system settings. Keep testing with consistent BIOS versions to ensure stability.
I checked the side panel and placed a table fan nearby. The temperature dropped by about 5°C. It seems I’ll leave it like this. Now Idle is around 29°C and load is near 70°C. I’m puzzled why this CPU gets so hot. I start to think my Dark Rock 3 performs just as well as the stock cooler. I wish I hadn’t made that purchase.
Avoid reducing the voltage on the 3000 series chips; performance will decline. AMD confirms that 1.45V is acceptable for the 3600 during boost phases, not continuously at lower levels.