Overclocking Ryzen Asus Prime B350m-a RAM.
Overclocking Ryzen Asus Prime B350m-a RAM.
Sorry, I don't have access to the AI overclock feature in my BIOS.
You can check the details here: https://imgur.com/NkDHEtW
The docp switch is permanently turned off with the current BIOS version.
BIOS has been updated to its latest release.
Help needed.
Here are the details of your PC specifications, focusing on the RAM model and make.
I own the same motherboard, and upgrading the RAM is quite straightforward. Just pick the desired speed, adjust voltage and timings, save the changes, and try to boot up.
But achieving stable OC requires some experimentation. It’s wise to keep all timings in auto mode. Set the voltage to the default 1.2v, increase the speed slightly, and run a memtest on the new configuration. If it passes four successful tests, repeat until you reach your target speeds or the RAM reaches its maximum limit.
DOCP is turned off since the RAM lacks an XMP profile (XMP applies to Asus boards).
Here are the details of your PC specifications, focusing on the RAM model and make.
I own the same motherboard, and upgrading the RAM is quite straightforward. Just pick the desired speed, adjust voltage and timings, save and exit from BIOS, then attempt to boot.
Nevertheless, achieving stable OC requires some experimentation. It’s wise to keep all timings in auto mode. Set the voltage to the default 1.2v, increase the speed slightly, and run a memtest on the new configuration. If it passes four consecutive tests, repeat until you reach your target speeds or the RAM reaches its maximum limit.
DOCP is turned off since your RAM lacks an XMP profile (XMP applies to Asus boards). Therefore, you must configure the RAM manually during the process, as outlined.
As mentioned in my post, I currently use a 2400 MHz RAM that operates at 2733 with improved timings compared to the stock. A slight increase of 0.01V to 1.21V on the memory module helped achieve this result. It took some effort to fine-tune everything. You might find the Dram Calculator for Rzyen useful for further refining your settings. For now, prioritizing stability by keeping timings auto and finding the right speeds is key.
Yes, you generally aim to improve the speed first, then adjust the timing. If you attempt both changes simultaneously, you’ll face too many factors to manage. Begin by setting timings to auto and maintaining a steady stock speed of 1.2. Once stable, gradually reduce the timing until you reach your desired pace. This process takes time and helps avoid mistakes. You might need to increase voltage slightly to 1.22 if your RAM is unstable. The CPU overclocking varies by model, so what works for one may not work for another (the Silicon Lottery). For a 3.9 all-core voltage of 1.3v, you could try 1.325 or 1.35 depending on your CPU. Testing is essential. For more guidance, check this helpful resource: https://forums.
BTW, on a side note. Your 3.7 @1.41 volts seems quite high for me. It looks like your CPU is running at extreme temperatures? For me, 1.41v isn’t worth the speed gain. At that voltage, you’re significantly shortening the lifespan of your CPU. You should aim for 1.375/1.35 or lower. Make sure your temps stay below 80°C during stress tests. Try using Prime95 with small FFTs and version 26.6 to accurately assess your temperatures at 1.41 volts. I expect it will fail, possibly shutting down. Your current voltage is too high. Do you have any random shutdowns? Are there noticeable drops in frame rate or lagging in games? Run your CPU at stock speed—use CPU-z or coretemp to check the VID. This should reflect the maximum safe voltage for your setup. If you’re using water cooling, it’s likely harming your CPU. Your VID is 1.375, so when overclocking, start from a much lower setting and test reductions. Following this guide will help you optimize for better performance and stability.
I'm working with the offset settings. The issue arises when I set any offset lower than the recommended value, causing the CPU to crash. Despite using live voltage monitoring via hwinfo, the readings never reach 1.3 volts. My cooler performs worse than a Ryzen stock model, reaching a maximum temperature of 80 degrees. Random shutdowns happen at 3.7 GHz when voltages drop below this threshold, but frame rates remain excellent.
So no matter what I set in BIOS, the voltage never reaches 1.3V. Right now at 3.7GHz it's at 1.35V and the test stayed stable at 80 degrees. Adjusting the offset doesn't seem to help much, and 3.7GHz is basically my limit. Probably because the voltages aren't increasing. It could be that the hardware info is incorrect too, maybe.
Get a good cooler, I'm sure your chip will improve if you do!
We veered a bit from the main point. If you have any other questions, just message me. It would be better to end this discussion now, otherwise it might keep going.