Networking problems with Asus ProArt X670e
Networking problems with Asus ProArt X670e
That's great to hear. It's a solid suggestion. Make sure to inspect the underside of the CPU for any issues, just in case. Likely everything is okay. Consider whether you truly need a X670E board. Opting for a B650 offers better value and similar performance. The X670 and E chipset are essentially an upgrade over the B650. If you're not comfortable with PC building, skip the extra RAM like 5200/5600Mhz unless you already have it. I recommend using this comparison to pick a board. For me, I'd choose either the MSI Pro B650-P Wifi or Gigabyte Gaming X AX due to their lower VRM temperatures.
Also on my end! I've used several ASUS motherboards before, but lately with Intel Z390 and AMD X470 things have been a bit strange. The ASUS Armoury Crate is really annoying—you need to turn it off manually, or else you'll have to use the official removal tool from ASUS to fully delete it.
Great discovery! The voltage seems odd on AMD boards. It matches up with my setup too—when the DRAM voltage hits 1.35V it reads 1.38V. It’s not a big issue right now, but if the system clock speed is high, I might want to verify it on my side. I’m using a B550, so it should be okay.
I'm concerned they might have been testing on AM4 as well; we wouldn't know if it's causing faster CPU wear than expected, since it could take years before any noticeable damage. This issue seems more common in the 7000 series, not because of a new approach, but because ASUS has been pushing voltages higher for years. The issue lies in what the sensors and BIOS report doesn't match the actual VRM output—sometimes the SoC is pushed to higher voltage than it's rated for during POST, even if it later drops back down. That extra stress will still shorten CPU life, as it should never exceed its maximum rated voltage. We must remember that the maximum rating only guarantees performance under warranty at those settings; going above it reduces lifespan, which is why most people keep CPUs well beyond that point. In my Folding/Stable model, the CPU is 9 years old, and my second folding unit is 12 years old. I really expect it to still function that long.
I'll try this out on my current setup. I just moved to the 5800X3D because I received a new DDR4 kit for my old system and figured it would be sufficient instead of investing more in a Ryzen 7000. I plan to verify the SoC voltage with PBO turned on or off, check RAM settings at auto and DOCP, to see if anything unusual occurs. As far as I remember, I noticed a relatively low voltage for the SoC. I won't use a voltmeter; I'll rely on BIOS and HWinfo64. I don't pay much attention to startup voltage, but I'm concerned about the SoC voltage since I had a similar issue with an Intel P55 running a 875K CPU years ago. During testing, I ran fast memory at 2400@CL7 at 1.35v and assumed the safe voltage on the IMC was correct, but it failed within about three months—mostly because the pads controlling the unlocked multiplier for the memory controller were damaged. It still worked at 1333MHz.