Noob overclocking failure
Noob overclocking failure
I'm just starting out with this setup, so let me explain everything clearly.
My computer is an AMD Ryzen 5 1400 paired with a Radeon RX 580.
The PC itself can be found here: the link provided shows the exact model and specs.
I attempted to boost the CPU using a YouTube guide, which increased it from 3.0 to 3.4 GHz, then further to 3.7 GHz with stress testing via Ryzen Master.
For GPU overclocking, I followed another YouTube tutorial, raising the GPU from around 1350 MHz to 1450 MHz on afterburner.
Afterward, I ran Prime95 for an hour and it performed well.
Recently, I tried to overclock the GPU again, increasing it from about 1350 MHz to 1450 MHz using a similar method.
During testing, the system idled at around 40°C during benchmarking, then reached about 70°C while playing Fortnite for roughly 30 minutes.
After that, I experienced no display output when restarting.
I turned off the PC, unplugged it, removed the CMOS battery for two hours, and then reinserted it—still no signal.
When I tried to power it on again, the internal LEDs lit up, but the GPU didn’t respond, and the monitor showed a no-signal message.
I took it to a repair shop because I was really worried, but the technician suggested replacing the GPU since he saw another card work.
I’m unsure if this means my GPU is permanently damaged or if I made a mistake.
Any advice or reassurance would be greatly appreciated.
It's strange after reviewing and watching the GPU overclock, I can say unless you didn't adjust the Voltage control, you wouldn't have been able to damage your GPU. If you recall, did you set the Voltage on the MSI afterburner above 1.2V (such as 1.3V and beyond, typically it stops at 1.3V which is usually safe)? If so, it might have caused damage, but the safety feature should have protected your GPU.
Which GPU brand are you using?
What power supply unit do you have?
Attempt to cut off power from the GPU and restart the PC if it indicates additional power is needed for it to function.
There could be rare cases where the GPU's BIOS becomes unstable after overclocking (gets stuck during the overclock). This would likely require a different PC with integrated graphics to update the BIOS, as the first-gen Ryzen doesn't have an integrated GPU.
In general, though, this overclock shouldn't pose a risk of destroying your GPU, as I've tested it on a dedicated rig and it still functions properly.
It's strange, but after reading and watching that GPU overclock, I can say unless you didn't adjust the Voltage control, you wouldn't have been able to damage your GPU. If you recall, did you set the Voltage on MSI afterburner above 1.2V (such as 1.3V and beyond, usually it stops at 1.3V, which is generally safe)? If so, it might have caused damage, but the safety feature should have protected your GPU.
Which GPU brand are you using?
What power supply unit do you have?
Attempt to cut off power from the GPU and start the PC if it indicates additional power is needed for it to function.
There could be rare cases where the GPU's BIOS becomes unstable after overclocking (becomes stuck during operation). This would likely require a different PC with integrated graphics to update the BIOS, since the first-gen Ryzen doesn't have an integrated GPU.
But overall, this overclocking shouldn't pose a risk to your GPU, as I've tested it extensively and it still functions properly.
The afterburner reported around 1.25V during benchmarking. I set core voltage and power limits near maximum, similar to the video reference. The GPU model is MSI. I tried disconnecting the power and it still shows a black screen upon startup.
Consider using a single 6pin and single 8pin directly from the PSU instead of 6+8 to power the GPU to eliminate PSU issues. If that fails, as MSI doesn't support fan mode, you might need to flash the GPU in DOS mode.