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Need assistance with the Ryzen 7 3800X?

Need assistance with the Ryzen 7 3800X?

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Kawaii_Lizzie1
Junior Member
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01-29-2019, 08:56 AM
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Hey there, I’m new to overclocking and undervolting. I’ve done some research to understand the process, but I’m still unsure about what’s best for my setup. I found videos showing that undervolting can help with temperatures without sacrificing performance. Personally, I think my chip gets warm in my environment, but the temps stay safe for long use. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons of both approaches. After adjusting the settings, everything worked smoothly without issues. However, some newer guides warn that undervolting might affect the chip over time. My current configuration runs at around 60°C during gaming, with temps staying under 40°C unless stress tests are done. So, is there any risk from undervolting? Probably not if you’re not pushing the system beyond normal limits.
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Kawaii_Lizzie1
01-29-2019, 08:56 AM #1

Hey there, I’m new to overclocking and undervolting. I’ve done some research to understand the process, but I’m still unsure about what’s best for my setup. I found videos showing that undervolting can help with temperatures without sacrificing performance. Personally, I think my chip gets warm in my environment, but the temps stay safe for long use. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons of both approaches. After adjusting the settings, everything worked smoothly without issues. However, some newer guides warn that undervolting might affect the chip over time. My current configuration runs at around 60°C during gaming, with temps staying under 40°C unless stress tests are done. So, is there any risk from undervolting? Probably not if you’re not pushing the system beyond normal limits.

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kakuranger25
Junior Member
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01-31-2019, 02:28 AM
#2
It's been a few days since you started playing, and the temperature has stabilized around 65°F. Now it's holding steady at 42°F when you refresh Chrome. If you don't replace the air pump, consider checking its condition or replacing it soon.
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kakuranger25
01-31-2019, 02:28 AM #2

It's been a few days since you started playing, and the temperature has stabilized around 65°F. Now it's holding steady at 42°F when you refresh Chrome. If you don't replace the air pump, consider checking its condition or replacing it soon.

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Askatal
Member
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02-04-2019, 01:58 PM
#3
When idle isn't an issue, consistent performance during load is key.
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Askatal
02-04-2019, 01:58 PM #3

When idle isn't an issue, consistent performance during load is key.

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khaledkb_
Senior Member
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02-04-2019, 02:36 PM
#4
It's completely normal. The temperature rise comes from how densely transistors are packed, which is typical. The average readings are fine—just take it easy on the PC.
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khaledkb_
02-04-2019, 02:36 PM #4

It's completely normal. The temperature rise comes from how densely transistors are packed, which is typical. The average readings are fine—just take it easy on the PC.

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McWasted36
Junior Member
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02-24-2019, 05:05 AM
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Some users note the iCUE program runs with minimal CPU activity while idle, leading to increased idle time metrics.
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McWasted36
02-24-2019, 05:05 AM #5

Some users note the iCUE program runs with minimal CPU activity while idle, leading to increased idle time metrics.

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Der_Zwieback
Member
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02-25-2019, 02:41 PM
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Der_Zwieback
02-25-2019, 02:41 PM #6

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damo_chelsea
Junior Member
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02-25-2019, 04:10 PM
#7
I've seen that most AIOs are mainly for appearance. They usually don't offer superior performance compared to others, like an NH-D15 being just as good as an H100i. Your welcome
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damo_chelsea
02-25-2019, 04:10 PM #7

I've seen that most AIOs are mainly for appearance. They usually don't offer superior performance compared to others, like an NH-D15 being just as good as an H100i. Your welcome