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Increase the CPU EDC threshold.

Increase the CPU EDC threshold.

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Eisekalt
Junior Member
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03-05-2021, 11:47 PM
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My performance stays at full capacity in games, slowing down my GPU more than needed. There’s no BIOS setting for this issue, only voltage controls I’m not keen on changing. Should I try Ryzen Master? I’ve heard mixed things about its reliability. Before you consider the inevitable 'update your BIOS' remark, you’ll need a bootable/formatted USB drive. How do you know if a drive can handle a BIOS flash or Windows installation? Will this probably solve the problem? Is it worth replacing my motherboard since this one is quite basic? Asrock B450M-HDV R5 1600AF RX 6600 8GB
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Eisekalt
03-05-2021, 11:47 PM #1

My performance stays at full capacity in games, slowing down my GPU more than needed. There’s no BIOS setting for this issue, only voltage controls I’m not keen on changing. Should I try Ryzen Master? I’ve heard mixed things about its reliability. Before you consider the inevitable 'update your BIOS' remark, you’ll need a bootable/formatted USB drive. How do you know if a drive can handle a BIOS flash or Windows installation? Will this probably solve the problem? Is it worth replacing my motherboard since this one is quite basic? Asrock B450M-HDV R5 1600AF RX 6600 8GB

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Soccerr
Junior Member
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03-15-2021, 06:14 AM
#2
Making a bootable drive only needs a USB stick... Yet adjusting EDC settings on an older Zen chip seems too limited.
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Soccerr
03-15-2021, 06:14 AM #2

Making a bootable drive only needs a USB stick... Yet adjusting EDC settings on an older Zen chip seems too limited.

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coolgamer33
Member
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03-22-2021, 06:54 PM
#3
A recent flash drive should work fine, since most BIOS files are small and won’t cause issues. If you haven’t updated your BIOS yet, you likely have an older version—whether it affects EDAC availability is uncertain, but it’s worth a shot. You’ll probably need to turn on PBO for that feature to activate. Make sure your cooling system is solid, as boosting EDAC can be similar to overclocking. Also, RYZEN Master isn’t as dependable as BIOS, so stick with it only if necessary.
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coolgamer33
03-22-2021, 06:54 PM #3

A recent flash drive should work fine, since most BIOS files are small and won’t cause issues. If you haven’t updated your BIOS yet, you likely have an older version—whether it affects EDAC availability is uncertain, but it’s worth a shot. You’ll probably need to turn on PBO for that feature to activate. Make sure your cooling system is solid, as boosting EDAC can be similar to overclocking. Also, RYZEN Master isn’t as dependable as BIOS, so stick with it only if necessary.

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Abiworsey
Member
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03-23-2021, 01:46 AM
#4
It's also important to mention that enhancing your BIOS past 3.10 isn't advised for a first-generation "Summit Ridge" chip, as noted in every BIOS update thereafter. https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B450M-HDV/index.asp#BIOS While this is clear, I don't believe upgrading your BIOS will automatically boost your EDC. @RONOTHAN## could provide more insight on this.
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Abiworsey
03-23-2021, 01:46 AM #4

It's also important to mention that enhancing your BIOS past 3.10 isn't advised for a first-generation "Summit Ridge" chip, as noted in every BIOS update thereafter. https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B450M-HDV/index.asp#BIOS While this is clear, I don't believe upgrading your BIOS will automatically boost your EDC. @RONOTHAN## could provide more insight on this.

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Miyuumi
Senior Member
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03-23-2021, 07:12 AM
#5
EDC is a measure employed by PBO/stock frequency boosting techniques from AMD. You might want to manually check your settings instead of relying solely on EDC limits. Just remember, results won't be guaranteed, particularly on certain boards.
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Miyuumi
03-23-2021, 07:12 AM #5

EDC is a measure employed by PBO/stock frequency boosting techniques from AMD. You might want to manually check your settings instead of relying solely on EDC limits. Just remember, results won't be guaranteed, particularly on certain boards.

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Kereml_
Junior Member
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03-23-2021, 08:16 AM
#6
The Ryzen master performs adequately with good accuracy (compared to hwinfo64). It's about a few percent off.
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Kereml_
03-23-2021, 08:16 AM #6

The Ryzen master performs adequately with good accuracy (compared to hwinfo64). It's about a few percent off.

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BrutalPenguin
Junior Member
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04-06-2021, 01:02 AM
#7
For such an early chip, a full manual overclock across all cores is advisable. Reaching 3.9GHz should be feasible with voltages around 1.35 to 1.4V; if you have a better unit, up to about 4GHz might be realistic. The board isn’t ideal, but it can support the CPU at those speeds.
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BrutalPenguin
04-06-2021, 01:02 AM #7

For such an early chip, a full manual overclock across all cores is advisable. Reaching 3.9GHz should be feasible with voltages around 1.35 to 1.4V; if you have a better unit, up to about 4GHz might be realistic. The board isn’t ideal, but it can support the CPU at those speeds.