Overclocking Ryzen 5 1600 AF

Dorandu
Junior Member

03-21-2018, 06:15 AM

After upgrading my motherboard, I decided to boost its performance beyond what I thought possible. I found out most users can reach about 3.8 to 4 GHz with stable voltages around 1.3 to 1.4V. My goal is to push it past 4 GHz for better stability and frame rates. I’ve equipped myself with an MSI B450-A Pro Max and an Arctic Freezer 34 eSports, along with a Corsair CX500M. I’m using the Kolink Stronghold, which has three front fans and two rear ones to help with cooling. I know it won’t be easy, and I might not succeed, but I’m determined to meet this challenge.

Dorandu

03-21-2018, 06:15 AM #1

Riven109
Member

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03-24-2018, 11:38 AM

Ensure you stay under 1.35v for extended periods. You can increase it to 1.4 if needed for performance tests, but revert to 1.35v afterward to prevent CPU wear over time. Take a test and capture the results before adjusting again.

Riven109

03-24-2018, 11:38 AM #2

Luxyonity
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03-24-2018, 03:23 PM

I don't have that CPU, but I have the 2600. The sweet spot was around 4.1 GHz, which is considered average. I didn’t win the silicone lottery. God speed and share your results!

Luxyonity

03-24-2018, 03:23 PM #3

I don't have that CPU, but I have the 2600. The sweet spot was around 4.1 GHz, which is considered average. I didn’t win the silicone lottery. God speed and share your results!

K_Bear21
Junior Member

03-24-2018, 11:44 PM

I’m not going to go all the way, since this CPU will stay with me for a while. Fortunately, I’m not completely new to overclocking. I’ve done it a few times before—just a little—and I know what to do and what not to.

K_Bear21

03-24-2018, 11:44 PM #4

ChadlyG
Member

171

03-25-2018, 01:01 AM

They'll share them later when I find the sweet spot. Compared to what others have achieved, I'm confident I'll reach at least 3.9GHz. Could be off, though—I might have the poorest silicon available. Who knows? I'll try once I get home. Do you have any good tips for benchmarking and checking stability? Besides Aida64 or similar names? Also, does a BIOS update on the motherboard improve stability?

ChadlyG

03-25-2018, 01:01 AM #5

SuterLover69
Junior Member

04-06-2018, 01:35 PM

I’m not sure if the latest BIOS update will make a difference. I don’t have your board, which might affect the outcome. I also forgot about your GPU, which could change things.

SuterLover69

04-06-2018, 01:35 PM #6

I’m not sure if the latest BIOS update will make a difference. I don’t have your board, which might affect the outcome. I also forgot about your GPU, which could change things.

SKYWAZZ
Junior Member

04-06-2018, 02:04 PM

I checked the BIOS options for my board and believe I found the top choice. I saw a beta version, but I’m not aiming to make any mistakes. I think I’ll just start and test what it can do.

SKYWAZZ

04-06-2018, 02:04 PM #7

I checked the BIOS options for my board and believe I found the top choice. I saw a beta version, but I’m not aiming to make any mistakes. I think I’ll just start and test what it can do.