OC My system
OC My system
I’m considering overclocking my RAM and CPU. I’m unsure about the correct voltage settings, but I think a good starting point would be around 3.5Ghz for the CPU and 3200Mhz for the RAM. I’ve attempted to do this before, but it often led to frequent Windows crashes while playing games. I’ve tried 3.5Ghz on the CPU with Auto-Volts enabled, yet I couldn’t reach 3000Mhz on the RAM. Right now, the CPU runs at 3.2Ghz on Auto and the RAM is at 2966Mhz with a voltage around 1.3 volts. I also noted there are no additional fans in the case, so I usually keep it open from the side. Lastly, I’ve already overclocked my GPU using an Aorus Engine, and I found the optimal frequencies to be +125 for the core clock and +199 for the memory.
Here’s a quick summary of my system:
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (Stock Wraith Cooler)
- Gigabyte GeForce GTX1060 3GB Windforce OC
- G.Skill Aegis 8GB RAM DDR4 3000Mhz
- Gigabyte AB350 Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0)
- Intenso SSD SATA III High 240GB
- Corsair VS Series VS550
- Aerocool Aero-500 (Window)
SneakyGuy:
David1993adams:
Increase the RAM voltage up to 1.4 and adjust the attempt settings for loose timings. Once stable, fine-tune these parameters. For the CPU, keep it below 1.45v at maximum. Begin at 1.4v and aim for a frequency of 3.6Ghz. Gradually reduce the voltage until you reach a consistent optimal level.
Need any assistance? Just let me know.
Increase the voltage for your RAM up to 1.4 and adjust the attempt settings for loose timings. Once stable, fine-tune these values. For the CPU, avoid exceeding 1.45v; begin at 1.4v and aim for a frequency of 3.6Ghz, then gradually reduce the voltage until you reach a consistent optimal level.
Increase the voltage on your RAM up to 1.4 and adjust the attempt settings for loose timings. Once stable, fine-tune the settings. For the CPU, keep it below 1.45v at maximum. Begin at 1.4v and aim for a frequency of 3.6Ghz, then gradually reduce the voltage until you reach a consistent optimal level. Need assistance? Just let me know.
SneakyGuy shared tips for boosting performance. Increase the voltage on your RAM up to around 1.4 and adjust the attempt settings for loose timings. For the CPU, keep it below 1.45v initially, starting at 1.4v with a frequency of 3.6Ghz, then gradually reduce the voltage until stability is achieved. Ask for assistance if needed.
EDIT: Also raise the SoC voltage to 1.1v, which can assist when overclocking RAM.
In the BIOS, modify the multipliers but couldn't find a setting for CPU voltages. I discovered a profile for RAM called Profile DDR Voltage, though it was locked. Below you'll see various timing controls that could be adjusted, but I'm unsure of the optimal settings. I kept everything unchanged until you can clarify what changes are possible. Also, consider using stress testing tools like prime95, HWinfo64 for temperatures, and realbench for RAM diagnostics.
Focus on adjusting your RAM's voltage first. Change the LLC Load Line Calibration to Mode 1 to prevent Vdroop issues. Regarding DDR Voltage, if you're using XMP profiles, disable them and set your desired target. This should enable voltage adjustments.
For stress testing, run prime95 for several hours on the CPU, monitor temperatures with HWinfo64, and use realbench for RAM diagnostics with 25 passes. The best timing values are typically found on your RAM's packaging—search your model online to get standard settings, then fine-tune as needed.
Increase the voltage on your RAM up to around 1.4 and adjust the attempt settings for loose timings. Once you achieve a consistent setup, fine-tune these later. For the CPU, avoid exceeding 1.45v under heavy load. Begin at 1.4v and aim for a frequency of 3.6Ghz, then gradually reduce the voltage until stability is reached.
Request any assistance if needed.
EDIT: Also, raise the SoC voltage to 1.1v, which can assist when overclocking the RAM.
SneakyGuy:
David1993adams:
Increase the voltage on your RAM up to 1.4 and adjust the attempt settings for loose timings. Once a stable configuration is achieved, fine-tune these parameters. For the CPU, avoid exceeding 1.45v under heavy load. Begin at 1.4v and aim for a frequency of 3.6Ghz, then gradually reduce the voltage until you reach a consistent optimal level.
Need assistance? Just let me know.
EDIT: Also raise the SoC voltage to 1.1v, which can assist during RAM overclocking.
Umm, I went into the BIOS to modify the multipliers but couldn't adjust the CPU voltages. I discovered a setting for RAM called Profile DDR Voltage, but it was locked. Below you'll find several timing controls that I could tweak, though I'm unsure of the ideal settings. I kept everything unchanged until you can clarify what adjustments are possible. Also, any recommended tools to monitor temperatures and perform stress tests?
Focus should be on adjusting the CPU core voltage. Change the LLC Load Line Calibration to Mode 1 to prevent Vdroop (voltage drop causing instability). Regarding DDR Voltage, are you using XMP profiles? Disable them and set your desired target, which should allow you to modify that value.
For stress testing, run a few hours of Prime95 for the CPU, use HWinfo64 for temperature readings, and for RAM, try Realbench with 25 passes. The optimal timing values are typically on your RAM module. Search online for your RAM model and make to get default timings. Adjust accordingly if you wish to overclock and refine them.
I found that the best settings for your RAM are CL16 18 18 38 at 1.35v and 3000Mhz. On the BIOS, I set a value of 18 and it booted fine. For the CPU, the SoC voltage is usually around 1.1 volts. At 3.6Ghz, the Vcore ranges between 1.404 and 1.392 volts. Now you need to determine the ideal setting by gradually lowering the voltage and testing stability with Prime95 for an hour or more each time. Continue until you reach the lowest stable voltage that supports your desired clock speed.