OC Problems (Ram,CPU)
OC Problems (Ram,CPU)
I always thought about customizing my PC because it seemed simple and only required some time.
I began experimenting without any prior knowledge, but it quickly turned into repeated failures and automatic resets.
After months or years, I decided to try overclocking the RAM again since others could do that. The truth is, I’m unable to.
Every attempt to increase the RAM speed from 3200 to 3266 MHz (1633) results in a failed boot.
Interestingly, I now understand how to proceed, but I just need to adjust the voltage settings. I set it to 3266 MHz, auto timings, and manual voltages at 1,380V. I saved and restarted twice, but I realized I can’t change the frequency but only the timings (at least with certain software). Today I tried more in the BIOS, but the issue remains.
The positive side is that I can now set the CPU voltage between 36 to 37.50 while maintaining higher power, and it boots without problems.
The challenge remains though—today I attempted the same overclocking using Ryzen Master. The settings were the same: 37.50, but I reduced the timings. It worked fine until I tried identical timings at 1633 MHz (the minimum required). It froze completely.
Reboots didn’t help; some restarts showed the old visual options, but it stayed stuck.
I’m confident I can fix this, but I’m really puzzled about what’s going wrong. Watching others with the same motherboard, they manage everything I can’t.
Right now I’m completely stuck. I’m unsure if resetting the BIOS will actually resolve the issue, since it seems to automatically suggest restarting with optimized settings, but that doesn’t work for me.
My current specs:
Ryzen 5 2600 (Stock cooler)
Gtx 1650 Super
B450m s2h
Patriot viper 8gb (4gb single)
Purchased new, 500W, 80 Plus Bronze (~1.5 years old)
SSD Kingston 250gb (60/70% full)
Occasionally boots, tries to open Windows but fails because Ryzen Master needs instant startup (I did save and test), and it keeps restarting.
I attempted to access the BIOS, but it just shows a back screen despite being active.
The question asks about the age of a 500 Watt PSU, its certification level, whether it's new or refurbished used, and details about other components like disk drives, USB devices, and fans. It also mentions that power draw varies depending on these factors. The user believes the PSU may not handle peak demands or sudden changes well.
Sorry, i edited only 2 things on the thread, the PSU is not the problem and I'm sure it isn't beacouse i had it for a long time like 1 year or more and i never had problems whit OC CPU, and GPU.
I'm trying to get the PC to reboot but it's like stopping to the pre frame bios.
I just have a fan that comes whit the case and theres just a blue strip light that doesn't really work how its supposed to, but never made interferences or idk what problems there could be whit fans etc.
I only have this PC and i use it everyday.
I had it for quite some time—about a year or more—and never faced any issues with the OC CPU or GPU.
Unfortunately, PSUs, like many other products, have a design life that ends (EOL).
This means they will eventually stop working at some point during their warranty period.
If the PSU has been used heavily for gaming, video editing, or even mining, it might fail sooner.
Or it could reach a point where power demands are high and change quickly, making it unable to keep up and causing problems.
What you can do:
Start by stopping all overclocking. Return to the original settings.
Power down, unplug, open the case.
Clear out dust and debris.
Check that all connectors, cards, RAM, and jumpers are securely in place.
Check for damage signs: exposed wires, melted insulation, discolored or blackened parts, pinched or bent wires, swollen components, etc.
Replace the CMOS battery with a fresh one.
The main goal is to get stable performance back.
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The first thing I can mention is that I didn't rely heavily on the PSU for it to work. I checked the RAM sticks, used only one and tested it, but it still doesn't boot properly as expected. Now I plan to restart after verifying the battery. Thank you for your assistance. I will try to maintain the timing settings even if possible, since I can. If you need advice on adjusting the RAM timings, should I open a new question? Also, how can I make this thread no longer a question but a resolved solution?
It seems like you're questioning whether increasing from 3200 to 3266 will improve performance, but the result is minimal.
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