OC my CPU + RAM
OC my CPU + RAM
True. Boosting your stock cooler won't provide much benefit, offering only about 100-200 MHz headroom, far below boost clock. Similarly, overclocking a Ryzen 3rd gen chip isn't usually worthwhile either, as even with a top-tier AIO liquid cooler, the available headroom remains limited. It's more effective to focus on tuning memory, since Ryzen relies heavily on fast RAM.
I own a 3700x with a solid aftermarket cooler and I don't modify it.
I'm not convinced it's worth the work.
However, I do use PBO and have increased my 3600 RAM to 3733 (with IF at 1867).
Manual overclocking for all cores on the Ryzen 3000 yields minimal gains despite the significant rise in heat and power usage. It often causes performance drops in lightly threaded tasks. As mentioned before, it's wiser to focus on boosting memory performance (ideal range 3600-3700 Mtps) and activate PBO, which enhances Ryzen's boosting efficiency for both light and heavy workloads.
Yes, the BIOS is present. It seems nearly every 500/400 series chipset includes the BIOS settings, and most 300 series chipsets do as well.
Overclocking RAM might be straightforward with XMP support on a good kit, but fine-tuning for best performance can require more effort. If XMP isn't sufficient (perhaps due to a budget model), you'll need to adjust several parameters manually... Steve demonstrates the process in the video below. Just stay sensible and use what it provides.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOqhyVNPhaM&t=208s
PBO stands for Performance Boost Overdrive, a BIOS configuration option. I own an Asus X470-F and my PBO adjustments are listed on the Advanced page of the BIOS under AMD Overclocking. https://imgur.com/deMEsGb See: https://imgur.com/deMEsGb For OC purposes, especially for RAM, begin by checking this discussion: Info - Announcing DRAM Calculator for Ryzen with an Integrated Benchmark 1usmus shared a new update: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threa...rk.255229/ Version 1.70: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/ryz...alculator/ It includes added features to read current... forums.
I have DDR4 3200 16-18-18-38 timings running XMP, but I aim to attempt an overclock (I understand the timing is quite low).
Those times are manageable, though if you're using XMP with a 3200 MHz clock speed it’s likely you could improve them. The DRAM calculator can identify optimal timing options and run tests for both performance and stability, ensuring you’re ready to go at the end.
It’s crucial to use the Taifun Burner tool to pinpoint the exact DRAM modules in your DIMMs. This helps the calculator focus on precise timing data. Many users overlook this step and end up with instability issues.
EDIT: This update clarifies that the DRAM Calculator does not alter any settings for you. It gathers parameters from the DIMM, such as CPU generation, manufacturer, revision, and frequency target, then provides the necessary timing and voltage values for BIOS configuration to achieve stability at the desired speed. Watch the video—Steve explains everything clearly.