Is this acceptable for overclocking? (System restarting)
Is this acceptable for overclocking? (System restarting)
Whenever I run stress tests immediately after booting, the system passes smoothly without any issues, even during an 8-hour session with realbench. However, after a full day of regular use—without gaming or heavy CPU work—I perform a stress test and observe that my computer restarts automatically when I wake up, returning to the login screen in Windows. I’m curious if this behavior is normal or if it indicates a problem.
I'm wondering why you're conducting stress tests for such an extended period. It seems you're concerned about how long it would take before it fails. After prolonged high-load operation, temperature should rise enough to trigger shutdown or restart. Have you verified if a BSOD occurred during this process?
I’m not a specialist in overclocking, but for me, if a machine fails the stress test with realbench, it’s a sign of an issue. My system passed the 8-hour benchmark after a reboot, but after being on for 12 to 20 hours and retesting, I saw the Windows login screen the following day—something seems off. I usually run my computer for about 16 to 18 hours daily, so I thought an 8-hour test might be insufficient. To confirm its performance, I decided to stress it after a longer power-up period, hoping to see how it handles extended work sessions.
According to realbench, temperatures stayed below 76°C after the successful stress test. I think my cooling setup is adequate—four 200mm fans and two 140mm fans, paired with an nh-d15 and a large case in a spacious room. My CPU voltage sits around 1.22 to 1.230V. There are additional voltages configured that I’m not familiar with, set slightly higher than what I currently require. When I feel stable, I’ll lower them so I can ensure my computer stays under 60-70°C after overclocking.