Is it acceptable to continue using your PC after an overclock fails the stress test?
Is it acceptable to continue using your PC after an overclock fails the stress test?
I tested prime95 for nearly three hours and noticed two of the workers/cores stopped functioning. I’m asking whether it’s safe to continue running the system at this speed and voltage. I want to know if it could cause long-term damage or just occasional crashes.
Additional details:
- Played Fallout 4 for about six hours without any issues.
- Running on an MSI 970A-G43, which has poor thermal performance despite having a liquid cooler, northbridge cooler, and four case fans.
If your voltages are suitable for the chip, physically you should be okay—but frequent crashes or shutdowns aren't great for keeping other parts working over time.
Stress tests apply extreme conditions that rarely occur in regular use.
I’d prefer a consistent operating condition, but if you’re content with occasional interruptions while using what you need, you probably won’t cause major issues.
If your voltages are suitable for the chip, physically you should be okay—but frequent crashes or shutdowns aren't great for keeping other parts working over time.
Stress tests apply extreme conditions that rarely occur in regular use.
I’d prefer a consistent operating condition, but if you’re content with occasional interruptions while using what you need, you probably won’t cause major issues.
You sometimes face crashes, and your games or apps may occasionally behave strangely. It's possible for a processor near the stability limit to produce minor errors without stopping completely, which is why stress tests are conducted.
In my experience with AMD overclocking, reducing the speed slightly often leads to better stability. If 4Ghz isn't working well, 3.95Ghz might be acceptable... Just lower the master clock from 200 to 198.
Lodders:
You sometimes face crashes. Your games and apps could become unstable. It's possible for a processor near the stability limit to produce occasional errors without a full crash, which is why stress tests are done.
From my AMD overclocking experience, lowering the speed slightly usually brings stability back. If 4Ghz isn't working well, 3.95Ghz might be fine... Just reduce the master clock from 200 to 198.
What do you mean by FSB? Should I lower it and keep my voltages unchanged?
Thanks for the help, I feel more secure now and plan to keep trying for a stable overclock!
EDIT: Thought about sharing a HWMonitor report if it could be useful:
http://imgur.com/a/ebHJm