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Is there any issue with instability due to overclocking on this Intel 11400 / UHD730 iGPU?

Is there any issue with instability due to overclocking on this Intel 11400 / UHD730 iGPU?

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Blaycki
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01-15-2021, 01:54 PM
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I recently upgraded my system to an i5-11400 on an Asus Prime H510M-E board and paired it with a CoolerMaster MWE Bronze V2 550W 230V PSU. At the time, I didn’t have a dedicated GPU, but I was hoping to squeeze more performance from my Intel UHD730 iGPU. Initially, I pushed my RAM to its limits—Corsair Vengeance LPX at 3200MHz with specific timings and a 2T command rate. The voltage wasn’t manually adjusted, and it was around 1.5V when I checked later. A.P.E was enabled by default, and I adjusted the CPU and GPU Load Line Calibration accordingly. I didn’t perform any stress tests and immediately started playing games such as Elite: Dangerous and Remnant: From The Ashes. Both titles crashed after a few minutes, causing my PC to reset and restart quickly. To prevent this, I turned off A.P.E and set the RAM voltage to 1.35V, while manually setting the CPU voltage to 0.835V. This allowed me to play smoothly for several hours.

I also noted that temperatures were manageable—up to around 65°C on the stock cooler before lowering voltages. My main concern was figuring out what was causing the instability. Was it the A.P.E settings? Could I have overclocked too aggressively? It’s a H510 board with a multi-layer PCB, so it shouldn’t support a 3200MHz overclock, but I wasn’t sure if the power supply was handling the i5 load well enough. Another factor could be voltage drops in my system, which might not always trigger an UPS shutdown. I’m considering getting a stabilizer just in case.
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Blaycki
01-15-2021, 01:54 PM #1

I recently upgraded my system to an i5-11400 on an Asus Prime H510M-E board and paired it with a CoolerMaster MWE Bronze V2 550W 230V PSU. At the time, I didn’t have a dedicated GPU, but I was hoping to squeeze more performance from my Intel UHD730 iGPU. Initially, I pushed my RAM to its limits—Corsair Vengeance LPX at 3200MHz with specific timings and a 2T command rate. The voltage wasn’t manually adjusted, and it was around 1.5V when I checked later. A.P.E was enabled by default, and I adjusted the CPU and GPU Load Line Calibration accordingly. I didn’t perform any stress tests and immediately started playing games such as Elite: Dangerous and Remnant: From The Ashes. Both titles crashed after a few minutes, causing my PC to reset and restart quickly. To prevent this, I turned off A.P.E and set the RAM voltage to 1.35V, while manually setting the CPU voltage to 0.835V. This allowed me to play smoothly for several hours.

I also noted that temperatures were manageable—up to around 65°C on the stock cooler before lowering voltages. My main concern was figuring out what was causing the instability. Was it the A.P.E settings? Could I have overclocked too aggressively? It’s a H510 board with a multi-layer PCB, so it shouldn’t support a 3200MHz overclock, but I wasn’t sure if the power supply was handling the i5 load well enough. Another factor could be voltage drops in my system, which might not always trigger an UPS shutdown. I’m considering getting a stabilizer just in case.

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01-17-2021, 01:00 PM
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It’s helpful to align your specifications with your build, such as this:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
is this the RAM kit you’re using? If yes, 1.35v is suitable for 3200MHz; you can maintain the same timings at 1.3v with a 2933MHz clock. Regarding temperatures, consider an aftermarket cooler. Does your case allow sufficient airflow?
I didn’t perform a stress test and just started playing games like Elite: Dangerous and Remnant: From The Ashes.
When it comes to overclocking, the general rule is to ensure your airflow is optimal or better than optimal, followed by stress testing without launching any game. Only after stress tests show no issues should you run a game.
No GPU has been installed yet, but I thought I’d try to squeeze more performance from my Intel UHD730 iGPU given the current market situation.
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ghsuakuo
01-17-2021, 01:00 PM #2

It’s helpful to align your specifications with your build, such as this:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
is this the RAM kit you’re using? If yes, 1.35v is suitable for 3200MHz; you can maintain the same timings at 1.3v with a 2933MHz clock. Regarding temperatures, consider an aftermarket cooler. Does your case allow sufficient airflow?
I didn’t perform a stress test and just started playing games like Elite: Dangerous and Remnant: From The Ashes.
When it comes to overclocking, the general rule is to ensure your airflow is optimal or better than optimal, followed by stress testing without launching any game. Only after stress tests show no issues should you run a game.
No GPU has been installed yet, but I thought I’d try to squeeze more performance from my Intel UHD730 iGPU given the current market situation.

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