MSI PRO-VDH Over Clocking
MSI PRO-VDH Over Clocking
Hi, I had a question about motherboard overclocking. I previously posted about RAM issues; it didn’t work at 3000MHz but at 2133MHz it functioned. Now I’m seeking advice on overclocking the CPU and GPU. I gradually increased the speeds, but after reaching 3.5Ghz it slowed down compared to stock performance, with full usage. How can I proceed? For the GPU, I have an MSI GTX 960 2GB. Can someone assist with overclocking it? When I tried, the system automatically reduced the speed afterward, returning to normal after a restart. My current specs are: CPU AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @3.1GHz, GPU MSI GTX 960 2GB, RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 8GB (3000MHz), HDD-WD Blue 7200RPM 500GB, HDD-Toshiba 7200RPM 1TB, SSD-Transcend 220S 120GB, PSU Chieftec CTG-550C 550W, PC case Zalman Chasis Z1 NEO.
The pattern you’re observing resembles thermal throttling, where excessive heat causes the CPU to lower its performance to manage temperature. This can eventually cause harm to the processor. Are you employing a monitoring tool during overclocking to check core temperatures and prevent overheating?
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Overclocking generally means increasing electrical flow beyond standard levels, which generates more heat—similar to how a stove warms up when electricity passes through it. Additionally, this can destabilize current parameters, potentially leading to system crashes if temperatures rise excessively.
You may want to consider the thermal challenges and current fluctuations in your setup.
The way you’re describing appears to be thermal throttling, a method where the CPU slows down if it becomes too warm, lowering its speed to ease the heat. If this is happening, repeated events could eventually harm the processor. Are you using any monitoring tools while overclocking to check your CPU temperatures?
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Overclocking generally means increasing the electrical flow through a circuit beyond normal levels, which generates more heat—similar to how a stove gets hotter when more electricity flows. This also reduces the stability of current parameters, potentially causing crashes if too high.
You should consider managing the extra thermal demand and current fluctuations.
In your setup for overclocking, I noticed several concerns. First, PRO-VDH is a basic motherboard with limited power stabilization (power phases), so you shouldn’t expect strong overclock performance from it.
Second, there’s no aftermarket CPU cooler visible—only the Wraith Stealth cooler, which is adequate for regular use but insufficient for serious overclocking.
Third, your PSU is quite weak and poses a risk, especially during overclocking. A good PSU should have overload protection to prevent surges that could damage the system.
Good quality PSUs usually include safeguards against current spikes; cheaper models often lack these.
Numerous online guides exist for overclocking, here are a few examples:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=how+to+ov...e&ie=UTF-8
It’s worth noting that running the CPU at full capacity while rendering video or performing tasks only generates 50°C, and a GPU temperature of 65°C isn’t the main issue. Thanks for your response—I considered the motherboard and PSU, but I didn’t have much extra budget, so I’ll likely skip overclocking.