OC Ryzen 7 1700 or not?
OC Ryzen 7 1700 or not?
Hi,
I just purchased my own new gaming PC/workstation, the Acer Aspire GX-281 A710504 NL1 - Gaming Desktop.
(CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1700
GPU: GTX 1050 ti
Memory: 12 GB RAM DDR4)
I’m planning to slightly increase the processor speed from 3.0 GHz to around 3.6–3.7 GHz to match performance with the 1700x and 1800x.
I won’t run it continuously, but I want to ensure this CPU lasts at least five years.
Since I’m not very experienced with overclocking, I’m a bit nervous about doing it incorrectly.
I hope someone can advise me on this!
Tobiasvanoudheusden is seeking help identifying the motherboard model but hasn't found any information online. They mentioned checking PC settings, using PowerShell or DirectX tools, and even the Acer website, which doesn't list it. They're looking for advice on where to find it.
I wouldn't recommend it unless you're not comfortable with it and it won't cause any issues with your 1050ti. It's hard to notice the difference when you boost your rig to 1700x speed. Everyone seems to want a higher number for some reason. Just overclock if you're up for it. The main issue is that excessive voltage can damage the CPU die. Try to keep the voltage as low as stable by running some stress tests like IBT or Prime95. Consider why this PC doesn't come with 1700x—mostly because Acer wants to prevent damage and avoid poor thermal performance.
Thank you for your response!
I'll increase the clock speed slightly, which means I won't need to adjust the voltage much—if at all.
Many OEM models restrict overclocking, but this setup functions on my Dell Inspiron 5675 1700X. Raising the clock speed to 3.9 GHz without changing the voltage seems possible. It appears the motherboard needs to be a B350 or X370 to enable overclocking, while an A320 won't work.
You can reach up to 1.35v without losing performance, but beyond that AMD will notice a drop. At 1.35v you'll hit around 3.8ghz.
Tobiasvanoudheusden:
Hi,
I just got my new gaming PC/workstation, the Acer Aspire GX-281 A710504 NL1 - Gaming Desktop.
Before making any big overclocking plans, it's a good idea to check the motherboard inside. It's likely an A320 chipset and probably can't be overclocked. You might still find some benefit in adjusting memory settings.
I've been attempting to determine the type of motherboard, but I haven't found any information anywhere. It doesn't appear in the PC settings, PowerShell, DirectX tools, or on the Acer website. Where might I look next?
Tobiasvanoudheusden is seeking help identifying the motherboard model but hasn't found any information online. They mention checking PC settings, using PowerShell or DirectX, and even the Acer website doesn't list it. They're looking for advice on where to find it.