It seems Prime95 is affecting your VRM performance. Consider trying an alternative test to confirm the issue.
It seems Prime95 is affecting your VRM performance. Consider trying an alternative test to confirm the issue.
There isn’t a single stability test tool that fully confirms an overclock’s reliability. It depends on the specific tasks you’ll run. Various programs engage the CPU differently, and while three stress tests might show stability, real-world workloads can still cause issues later. If Prime95 pushes things too far, other checks are acceptable since crashes remain possible. The actual applications you intend to use will shape your final outcome, but these test suites provide a good approximation.
I used the small fan directly onto the heatsink. The difference was huge—my VRMs stayed cool. I double-checked the p95 temperature too! Appreciate your assistance!