Is underclocking the appropriate discussion thread?
Is underclocking the appropriate discussion thread?
It seems you're wondering if this topic fits here, but I'm not sure about other areas either. Let's focus on what you need.
So I purchased a new HP Envy TE01-4254 and upgraded my graphics card to an RTX 3050, but every couple of days the system freezes, often while watching YouTube videos. I was concerned the card would strain the 310-watt PSU, which isn't standard, so I'd need to go through some steps to upgrade. Before making that decision, I wondered if reducing the voltage could resolve the problem, even if it means sacrificing some quality.
Do you play games with this and they don't freeze?!
Youtube runs smoothly even on low power, it shouldn't freeze due to system load.
On the HP site it mentions a standard 12700, so you might try using an iGPU for YouTube, or switch to an Nvidia card if available.
Entering graphics settings in the Windows bar will guide you to the correct menu.
If you wish to reduce power consumption, avoid undervolting and instead adjust power limits using msi afterburner, or use throttle stop for the GPU or Intel XTU for the CPU.
Not yet, but the game I really play is SWTOR (Star Wars the old Republic). I think it’s because the PSU is reaching its limit. I’ve already updated all drivers and bios, but I remember having a problem with my first computer years ago—upgrading the PSU fixed it. This time, HP seems to have overloaded its parts, making it hard to get a higher wattage PSU, so I’m looking for alternatives before taking that route.
Download and execute MSI Afterburner to establish a power cap. Also consider turning off turbo boost in the power plan, since your CPU may require over 100 W during short spikes. Keep in mind that MSI Afterburner only enforces these limits while active. Disabling turbo boost is an operating system feature, not something you need to adjust via BIOS or third-party software like XTU.
The specifications for the RTX 3050 310W should be correct. Ensure all drivers are current, set the PC to power plan in performance mode, avoid eco settings, and monitor temperatures as extra heat may occur.