Issue encountered with v-core on Ryzen 5 2600
Issue encountered with v-core on Ryzen 5 2600
Hello everyone, I've switched my CPU from R5 1400 to R5 2600 and heard some people setting it up to 4.2GHz, but that wasn't my aim. I'm having trouble figuring out the mistakes I make when overclocking with Ryzen Master. Right now I manage to keep it stable at 1.35v and 3.9GHz, but someone suggested I shouldn't be using 1.35v but rather 1.25v or something similar. When I first installed the R5, the voltage was around 1.12, though I don't recall it well. I also tried 3.9GHz at 1.25v and it passed the stress test in Ryzen Master, but it crashed during Cinebench R20. My temperatures are normal (or only slightly high if under heavy load like Cinebench), usually around 44-47°C at idle—since it's summer it's not a big concern. During gaming it never goes above 65°C and stays below that.
My setup looks like this:
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600
GPU: MSI GTX 1660 TI Gaming X
PSU: Nox Urano 650w 80+ bronze
MOBO: Asrock AB350m Pro4
RAM: Corsair LPX 16gb 2x8 2400mhz
Thank you ahead of time.
Ideally you aim for the lowest voltage possible while maintaining stable CPU performance at your chosen clock speed. If stability isn't achieved, increase by small steps—starting from 1.25v, then 1.26, and so on—until you reach around 1.35v, which seems excessive for regular use. Every CPU behaves differently regarding the voltage needed for stability at a specific clock speed, so just because someone claims their R5 2600 works at 1.25v at 3.9ghz doesn't guarantee the same for your unit. Your error was skipping lower voltages and immediately jumping to higher ones. Consider reviewing a reliable Ryzen overclocking guide for more detailed advice.
Ideally you aim for the lowest voltage possible while maintaining stable CPU performance at your chosen clock speed. If stability isn't achieved, increase by small steps—starting from 1.25v, then 1.26, and so on—never exceeding 1.35v, even if it seems excessive for regular use. Every CPU behaves differently regarding the voltage needed for stability at a specific clock speed, so just because one person claims their R5 2600 works at 1.25v doesn't guarantee the same for your unit. Your error was rushing to 1.35v without first testing lower voltages. Consider reviewing a reliable Ryzen overclocking guide for more detailed advice.
I'm testing at [email protected] in Ryzen Master @ 3.925ghz. That's the maximum speed I can handle without stressing my stock stealth cooler. Maintaining temperatures near 70°C is essential during stress tests, or power consumption will rise too much, hurting CPU performance. Most users at 4.1-4.2ghz use a spire cooler or something better.