Issues with overclocking AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Issues with overclocking AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Hello! I’m facing a challenge in finding reliable and suitable overclock configurations for my system. I’m reaching out to a more experienced member of this community to seek guidance on voltage adjustments and other parameters. I’ve already performed a "Small FFTs" test using Prime95, which required over an hour and 30 minutes without any crashes. I captured several screenshots from HWMonitor showing the temperatures during the test over time. I plan to share all these images along with screenshots of my BIOS settings and PC components.
Additionally, I’ve experimented with OC settings in games such as PUBG, CS:GO, and GTA V. In CS:GO, the session lasted more than an hour during streaming without issues. On PUBG, it ran smoothly for over 30 minutes with High Textures settings. However, in GTA V, crashes occurred within less than 10 minutes when using mixed High/Ultra settings.
I’m not aiming for extreme performance gains, but rather to enhance my PC’s stability and improve my OC settings for daily gaming. Here are the details:
Bios OC Settings #1: [link]
Bios OC Settings #2: [link]
PC Idle Temperatures: [link]
PC Temperatures After 5min Small FFTs: [link]
PC Temperatures After 10min Small FFTs: [link]
PC Temperatures After 20min Small FFTs: [link]
PC Temperatures After 45min Small FFTs: [link]
PC Parts:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen R5 1600
- CPU Cooler: Wraith Spire (Stock Cooler)
- RAM: Adata XPG Z1 8GB * 1 (AX4U300038G16-BGZ, 1.35V, CL16-18-18)
- MB: MSI B350 Tomahawk
- GPU: AMD Radeon Dual-X R9 280X (3GB, GDRR5)
- HDD #1: Seagate BarraCuda 1TB (ST1000DM003-1ER162, 7200 RPM, 64MB Cache)
- HDD #2: Seagate BarraCuda 160GB (ST3160813AS, 7200 RPM, 8MB Cache)
- PSU: Evga 500W (100-W1-0500-KR, 80+, Certified, Non-Modular)
- PC Case: Thermaltake Versa C23 Tempered Glass RGB Edition (CA-1H7-00M1WN-00)
- PC Case Fan #1: Riing 12 LED RGB Fan (CL-F042-PL12SW-A, connected to the case fan controller)
- PC Case Fan #2: Standard Thermaltake fan included with the case
I’m hoping these resources will help me progress and achieve better stability for my daily gaming sessions.
I would begin by resetting the BIOS to its default configuration. Set any non-OC parameters required for regular functioning, such as AHCI, boot sequence, UEFI, and so on.
The OCing seems to work well for me. It matches the same speed and voltage as my gaming PC. I recommend trying 3.7 on GTA once more to check for crashes. After that, use MSI Afterburner to keep an eye on temperatures and usage while playing.
The OCing seems acceptable for me. The same speed and voltage work on my gaming PC. I recommend trying 3.7 with GTA again to check for crashes. Use MSI afterburner to track temperature and usage during the game. The issue arises when loading BIOS Defaults, and only A-XMP Profile 2 is enabled, causing a crash again after a short delay. My RAM is supposed to run at 3000MHz but still crashes.
turn off XMP and adjust DOCP settings directly from RAM. If 3000 isn't stable, attempt 2666.
disable XMP and manually adjust DOCP settings stored in RAM, if 3000 isn't stable, try 2666. I should also check the voltages on the screenshots—they seem limited. For example, on my RAM kit it shows 1.35, but HWMonitor displays 1.360 for DRAM Voltages. I don't think reducing the speed will solve the issue.
I would begin by resetting the BIOS to its default configuration. Set any non-OC parameters required for regular performance, such as AHCI, boot sequence, UEFI, and similar settings.
I would begin by resetting the BIOS to its default configuration. Set any non-OC parameters as required for regular performance, such as AHCI, boot sequence, UEFI, etc.
Next, disable Core Performance Boost.
Increase the core multiplier in x1 intervals and perform a stress test using OCCT instead of Prime95. OCCT provides more detailed data; Prime95 may display inaccurate temperatures in newer versions due to artificially high readings.
Repeat this process until instability appears.
Once unstable, raise the Core Voltage in single increments (avoid exceeding 1.35V) and continue until stability returns.
Repeat these adjustments several times. When you reach a stage where further increases in x1 multiplier are impossible without a significant jump in VCore, you’ve reached the CPU’s limits. Going to 1.35V also crosses into unsafe territory.
After stabilization, you may proceed with RAM tweaks and XMP profiles.
For precise temperature control, consider using Ryzen Master. It allows accurate monitoring and can be used for overclocking as well. You can find more guidance here:
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3178406/...-tool.html
https://imgur.com/a/DHHgB
These adjustments yielded stable results. Under load, temperatures stayed at a maximum of 62.5°C for up to 10 minutes. However, long-term stability for daily use remains uncertain; I recommend locking in settings for at least two years.
Update: After re-testing GTA V at 1440p with these configurations, the game ran smoothly for about 40 minutes, maintaining temperatures below 58°C and achieving 50-60 FPS.