Mild Overclocking of 3700X issue resolved
Mild Overclocking of 3700X issue resolved
Hi everyone,
I'm not an expert on this topic at all. My setup is an Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus.
I just need to make sure I did everything correctly and didn't cause any issues.
I turned on PBO and set the memory speed to 3200MHz.
However, I couldn't locate the XMP memory mode.
Are there any other steps I should take?
Thanks.
Ah, cool. You got the build bug again
For your use, the build will be excellent. It will be relevant for another 3 years, and with a GPU upgrade within the 3 years, will still rock most things (Gaming specially, or Editing/Rendering) for another year or two after that, and then some!.
Ha, yes, the bios fix is only to address the advertised boost speed (which is on one core only), and will not address...
Running like that should keep you safe. Keep an eye on your temperatures. There are many factors to think about. Honestly though, why do you need to OC? The CPU is already very powerful. Regardless, before proceeding, read up on overclocking. Here’s a helpful resource: https://forums. Understanding how precision boost functions usually suggests avoiding OC for Ryzen 3xxx models in traditional settings. They’re nearly at their limits. Allowing the BIOS to handle it often yields better results.
It could be referred to as DOCP rather than XMP. Consider enabling that instead of only increasing clock speed, as it also adjusts timings for compatibility. Also verify that the DIMM voltage matches the module's rated voltage. DOCP might handle this, but double-check to be certain.
Enabling PBO is sufficient in most cases, as it’s straightforward and offers minimal additional benefit. Good luck and enjoy
XMP/DOCP refer to the same concept, just different names used by various manufacturers for Intel or AMD motherboard slots. XMP is Intel's term for memory OC timings/settings, while DOCP is mainly used by Asus and for AMD CPUs. They are nearly interchangeable, and some manufacturers even apply XMP settings to AMD chipsets.
Yes, exactly. On my Asus B350, the DOCP setting on the main screen of the BIOS is just 'Enabled/Disabled'. I believe if the DIMMS support XMP timings, it automatically enables it. On the main memory display, I choose RAM speeds from a dropdown—like 1200 for 2400mhz (DDR), 1500 for 3000mhz, etc. It should work similarly for you. Since my DIMMS lack an XMP profile, I manually adjust them. With XMP/DOCP it handles everything automatically; just pick the speed and verify it in the CPU-Z menu under SPD/Mem, which should show 1600 (for DDR), meaning double to 3200mhz, and you're good.
Sorry, I didn’t receive a notification for this thread, so I didn’t see your reply until now.
Agree with drea, enjoy! I hope you have a great GPU for gaming—it should be a powerful system.