Mainboard hot during AIDA64 stress test
Mainboard hot during AIDA64 stress test
I just installed the Ryzen 5 1600x and began an overclocking process.
- Ryzen 5 1600x
- MSI B350 Tomahawk motherboard
- CPU frequency set to 40.00 MHz
- CPU voltage configured as auto; when I manually adjust the voltage, the frequency drops to 2GHz during boot, but stabilizes at 4GHz when auto is selected. This isn’t a major concern for me, though it might be worth checking.
- DDR4 memory boosted to 2667 MHz (it seems the chipset or board limits memory speed above this).
- Corsair H100i AIO watercooler installed
- Custom desk build with ample fans: three intake fans and four on the AIO radiator, plus four exhaust fans (a bit excessive, but I prioritized airflow for the components)
I successfully booted after overclocking. I ran a Cinebench R15 test—baseline 1191, improved to 1307 post-overclock. Then I performed a stress test using AIDA64 for 50 minutes before shutting it down. The results were: CPU at 86°C, motherboard at 91°C. According to CPU-Z, CPU was at 66°C, mainboard at 91°C. After resetting the test, CPU dropped to 36°C and mainboard cooled to 41°C within a couple of minutes.
My questions are:
- Is it safe to keep the motherboard temperature at 91°C for 4–9 hours during a stress test? I only run the PC for gaming sessions, not for heavy tasks like rendering or video editing.
- Should I lower the overclock even though the CPU was within a safe range?
- Would it be wise to maintain the 4GHz frequency and monitor temperatures during operation, reducing the overclock if any issues arise?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I just installed the Ryzen 5 1600x and began an overclocking process.
Model: Ryzen 5 1600x
Board: MSI B350 Tomahawk
Initial CPU frequency: 40.00 MHz
Voltage setting: Auto – when I adjusted it to a custom value, the frequency dropped to 2GHz during boot, but stabilized at 4GHz when auto was selected. This isn’t a problem for me; I assume.
Memory: 3200 DDR4 overclocked to 2667 MHz (appears Ryzen or board limits memory speed above this).
Cooling: Corsair H100i AIO watercooler
Case: Custom build with ample fans – three intake fans plus four on the AIO radiator, and four exhaust fans (though a bit excessive, but I prioritized airflow for the components).
I reached a stable boot state and tested with Cinebench R15.
I just installed the Ryzen 5 1600x and began an overclocking process.
- I used an MSI B350 Tomahawk motherboard.
- The CPU frequency was set to 40.00 MHz.
- The voltage was configured to auto; when a custom voltage was applied, the frequency dropped to 2Ghz during boot but rose to 4Ghz at auto. This isn’t a major concern for me.
- The DDR4 memory was overclocked to 2667 MHz (the board or chipset seems to cap it above this).
- I installed a Corsair H100i AIO watercooler.
- My workstation case is custom-built with ample fans—three intake and four on the AIO radiator, plus four exhaust fans.
I ran a Cinebench R15 test (baseline 1191, post-overclock 1307). Then I performed a stress test using AIDA64 for 50 minutes before shutting it down. The results were:
- CPU temperature reached 86°C, motherboard at 91°C.
- CPU Z reported 66°C, mainboard 91°C.
- After the test, CPU dropped to 36°C and mainboard to 41°C within a couple of minutes.
My questions are:
- Is it safe to let the motherboard operate at 91°C for 4–9 hours during testing? I only expect that temperature during testing, and my PC is mainly used for gaming—not rendering or editing.
- Should I reduce the overclock even though the CPU was within a safe range?
- I’d appreciate any advice; anything above 80°C is risky, especially during stress tests. Running it at 91°C for hours could cause damage quickly.
Thank you for your help.
I just installed the Ryzen 5 1600x and began an overclocking process.
- I used an MSI B350 Tomahawk motherboard.
- The CPU frequency was set to 40.00 MHz.
- The voltage was configured to auto; when a custom voltage was applied, the frequency dropped to 2Ghz during boot but rose to 4Ghz at auto.
- The DDR4 memory was overclocked to 2667 MHz (the board or chipset seems to cap it above this).
- I installed a Corsair H100i AIO watercooler.
- My workstation case was custom-built with ample fans—three intake and four on the AIO radiator, plus four exhaust fans for strong airflow.
After setting up, I ran a Cinebench R15 benchmark (baseline 1191, improved to 1307 post-overclock). Then I used AIDA64 for a stress test lasting 50 minutes before shutting it down. The results were:
- CPU temperature reached 86°C, motherboard at 91°C.
- CPU Z reported 66°C, mainboard 91°C.
- After the test, CPU dropped to 36°C and mainboard to 41°C within a couple of minutes.
My questions are:
- Is it safe to keep the motherboard temperature at 91°C for 4–9 hours during testing? (I mainly use the PC for gaming, not for rendering or editing.)
- Should I lower the overclock even though the CPU was within a safe range?
- I’d appreciate any advice; anything above 80°C is risky, especially during stress tests. Running it at 91°C for hours could cause damage.
Thank you for your help.
Thanks, it seems I missed out on the silicone lottery this time. I adjusted the OC down to 3.8 GHZ with memory in auto mode, but the CPU remained cool while the board still aimed for over 80°C after 10 minutes. Once everything was reset to factory settings, the board never exceeded 66°C. It looks like the B350 board resists extra voltage above stock levels, or maybe I got a faulty motherboard when it comes to overclocking.