I increased my CPU speed and now the computer starts with a gray display.
I increased my CPU speed and now the computer starts with a gray display.
I checked my BIOS settings to turn on my new RAM and decided to attempt overclocking. My processor is a Ryzen 7 3800X paired with a B450 Tomahawk Max. The base clock is 3.9 GHz and the boost is set at 4.5 GHz, so I looked up the correct voltage specs and made a small adjustment to 4.1 GHz. After exiting the BIOS, I opened a fresh screen but still faced issues—no changes in branding or settings. Everything seems functional on my PC, including RGB, but I’m uncertain what’s causing the problem.
The Ryzen 3000 line is quite sensitive to clock speeds, so pushing it too high may prevent Windows from booting properly. Turn off the machine, disconnect the power source, press the power button several times (resets CMOS to defaults), and attempt a different start-up. For those new to overclocking, Ryzen Master offers a more user-friendly alternative—it provides similar functionality to the BIOS but allows immediate testing in software for better stability checks.
I attempted that but nothing altered, I keep seeing that black/grey display.
The next action involves eliminating every RAM module except one, resetting the CMOS, then restarting, repositioning the CPU, clearing the CMOS again and restarting, reattaching all power connections, restarting once more, essentially beginning at the power source and following the circuit back to the wall.
You replaced the CPU and cooler, yet the system keeps spinning at maximum speed and shows no signs of stopping. The monitor is still active with whatever content it has.
Seems like the CPU or motherboard is not functioning properly.