I'm getting a PC, is it simple to overclock? And can I overclock using the cooler for the Ryzen 3 1200?
I'm getting a PC, is it simple to overclock? And can I overclock using the cooler for the Ryzen 3 1200?
I’m considering purchasing a pre-built PC from www.pcspecialist.co.uk. The site recommends using the NOCTUA NH-U14S CPU cooler, which costs £59. At my budget level, should I opt for that cooler?
Here are the details of the system:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Quad Core CPU (3.1GHz-3.4GHz/10MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard: ASUS STRIX B350-F GAMING (DDR4, USB 3.0, 6Gb/s)
RAM: 8GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2133MHz (2 x 4GB)
GPU: 4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 Ti - DVI, HDMI, DP
Storage: 120GB KINGSTON UV400 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (550MB/R, 350MB/W)
Power Supply: CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
You can achieve mild overclocking with the stock cooler quite simply.
Without knowing the quality of the case airflow, you might be able to reach around 3.6 to 3.7 without generating much extra heat.
Do thorough research before starting any overclocking attempts.
The auto overclock feature on most motherboards consumes a lot more power than necessary, which increases heat production.
Therefore, auto-clocking isn't especially beneficial in most cases.
My recommendation is to use the system as it comes and conduct some research before making changes.
You can achieve mild overclocking with the stock cooler quite simply.
Without knowing the quality of the case airflow, you might be able to reach around 3.6 to 3.7 without generating much extra heat.
Do thorough research before starting any overclocking attempts.
The auto overclock feature on most motherboards consumes a lot more power than necessary, which increases heat production.
Therefore, auto-clocking isn't especially beneficial in most cases.
My recommendation is to use the system as it comes and conduct some research before making changes.
My machine is running smoothly at 3.8GHz on the stock cooler, though it's clearly constrained by heat. Adding another 200MHz wouldn't be worth the extra £59. Plus, you'll need more than one 120Gb drive—my old 500Gb drive was nearly full with only a few games installed.
You're looking for a cost-effective solution, so this computer comes with a Corsair VS power supply that doesn't overheat. The VS series isn't very robust, and any attempts to boost performance could damage the unit and cause failure. If you can't afford a better power supply, don't try to overclock it.
Keep in mind that if you decide to attempt overclocking with this PSU, be aware it might risk damaging other components.
Uncertain about the PSU options available, attempted using their custom build page but it displayed nothing. Generally, anything from the first two tiers would suffice. With PSUs, you receive what you pay for.
kiwi1234 :
does this work ? : https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers/amd-am4-pc/
It did work. I wouldn't choose any of the VS PSU, and the cheapest option is the 650w TXm, which is a really solid unit. If you decide to go with that model, I'd ask them to provide any unused cables. Depending on how long you keep this computer, you might be able to use the 650 TXm in your next build.