Issues with Ryzen 3 1200 OC running on MSI B350M PRO-VDH
Issues with Ryzen 3 1200 OC running on MSI B350M PRO-VDH
some days ago I assembled a pc with my friends, everything went well. the system operates smoothly and handles most tasks effortlessly after installing windows 10 pro. after updating the graphics card drivers for my gtx 1050 ti with GeForce experience, everything proceeded without issues. then i planned to upgrade the motherboard's BIOS, opting for the newest version, which also completed successfully. i tried adjusting the cpu overclock settings, aiming to raise it from 3.1ghz to 3.7ghz without altering voltage or other parameters. i accessed bios, advanced settings, and attempted to modify the cpu ratio to 37.00, but whenever i pressed enter or used backspace, the pc would restart and return to bios automatically, discarding the changes. i experimented with other values too, like voltage, but the issue persisted. i watched a video showing someone overclocking the same cpu on identical hardware, achieving stable results without crashes and saving settings. why am i experiencing this problem? i noticed his cpu voltage differed slightly from mine, even though i didn’t make any changes—something about his restart behavior might be the cause.
Which make and model heatsink are you employing? What were your CPU idle and loaded temperatures prior to attempting overclocking?
What is the brand and model of your power supply unit, and which additional components are currently installed in this setup?
I'm sorry for the delay in giving you the answer. At the time, I was quite occupied trying to address all your questions. I actually have everything except that I use a 500w Evga PSU instead of the 430w one you mentioned, and I think a different case might be fine too.
You can check the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZXmy0bZ-_s
I'm running a stock cooler with the CPU included, which helped it work properly. The CPU idles around 37 degrees, which is quite good for me.
Test 3.5 GHz first if it succeeds, then try 3.6GHz if that also works. It seems you might need to adjust the voltage manually to reach 3.7. Alternatively, set the voltage to 1.3, attempt 3.5, and increase the frequency by 100 MHz incrementally to assess performance.
Even with components that seem the same, outcomes may differ. As before, start with lower OC settings and increase gradually until stability is lost, then return to a stable level. Also, if you're also adjusting your memory, it adds complexity—focus on changing one aspect at a time (CPU or memory).
I've tried 3.2ghz, 3.3, 3.4, everything up until 3.7 and it still restarts and takes me back to the bios after i press enter
i even tried setting it to 3.1 which is already the default value but for some reason it still restarts even though logically it shouldn't
i also cant change the voltage because the same happens, even if i set it to the default value it restarts as well
something just doesn't want me to mess around in the bios
I don't have any installed make/model memory, and I can't access your BIOS settings. Please check your system's BIOS menu or memory specifications for the details.
remind me again, just like the guy in the video, i have a 2x4 crucial ballistix sport set to 2400mhz
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again, similar to the person in the video, I have a 2x4 crucial ballistix sport set at 2400mhz.
Ryzens can be extremely strict about memory. Consider lowering it to 2133 to check for better stability.
Is the system fully stable at normal speeds? This isn't obvious from previous discussions.
Also, don't take every claim on Youtube at face value. When it comes to OCing with the stock heatsink, I wouldn't suggest doing that. That part is really not designed for OCing (particularly aggressive ones).