Is this an appropriate overclock for the Ryzen 3 1200?
Is this an appropriate overclock for the Ryzen 3 1200?
I'm testing the Ryzen Wraith Stealth Cooler on an ITX B450 board and successfully reached 3800 mhz at 1.4 volts. Is this safe for extended use, such as gaming? I need a bit more stability to overcome CPU bottlenecks with my GPU (RX 570) in certain games. The setup uses a Corsair 550 watt PSU and Aida 64 is running fine so far. It hasn't frozen yet, unlike before when I overclocked the CPU. I changed the voltage because it was too hot—95°C during a stress test—so I lowered it to 3600 mhz at 1.4V, which now stays in the 85-89 range. That’s better. What temperatures should the 3.1200 model reach before thermal throttling occurs?
The Corsair 550W PSU comes from a specific model. I was thinking about pushing the overclock if the power supply had more headroom, especially with the RX570 in there. You should also consider aftermarket cooling for such an overclock. For everyday use, aim for a voltage below 1.4v during your overclock. Here are your specs:
My CPU model is Ryzen 3 1200, paired with a Wraith Stealth Cooler (stock). The motherboard is an Asrock B450 ITX Ryzen, and the case is a Silverstone Sugo SG13B ITX. I’m using a Corsair 550 watt PSU, which you can purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-VS...s=corsair+psu&qid=1558545324&s=gateway&sr=8-5. The RAM is 8GB DDR4 at 2400MHz, and I have a 240GB Kingston SSD with a 1TB Western Digital Blue HDD. There’s one intake fan on the front. The PSU is mounted above both the CPU cooler and the motherboard because the case is very compact. I tested Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Far Cry 5, and Battlefield 5. My CPU temperature stayed between 75-80°C during these games, though it spiked to around 90°C in Battlefield 5. I kept it at stock cooler temps for BFV, but it never exceeded 80°C. At an overclock of 3600MHz and 1.4 volts on the stock cooler, I was concerned about overheating, so I reset it back to stock settings. During gaming, the CPU consistently stayed under 60°C, averaging about 56°C for Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
I’m planning to upgrade to a better cooler soon, but my current case is an ITX and only supports low-profile or 120mm AIO models. I want to keep it portable for trips, especially on trains, without risking leaks from the AIO. Would carrying it occasionally cause the 120mm AIO to leak? Not likely, unless I’m traveling for a long time.