Overclocking sucess?
Overclocking sucess?
I believe I've achieved a consistent overclock. 4.5Ghz @ 2133Mhz. The system ran through 24 hours of Prime 95 on Custom without issues. My game freezes after just 12 seconds.
Since my GPU isn't overclocked, it's likely not the cause.
I'm attempting to play Elder Scrolls.
AMD FX 6350
Hyper Evo 212 cooler
HyperX Savage RAM 2x8gb
Radeon r9 270x GPU
1500W PSU
Windows 10
Temperatures are in the low 50s after the Prime 95 test.
I removed and reinstalled the game, hoping that resolved it, but it didn't work.
Any suggestions on what might be going on?
My prediction is that the main throttling issue likely involves VRM overheating or CPU temperature causing reductions. However, since 'APM Master Mode' is off, it seems like the system might be allowing higher power usage than the TDP limits. It never produced any errors during throttling on my board; instead, clocks would occasionally decrease under heavy workloads. Just be aware it can't exceed those boundaries.
When lowering the overclock to standard settings, will the game crash?
I believe your CPU is overheating severely and shutting down to safeguard itself.
For Prime95 stress tests, you should only run small FFTs. This will provide the precise temperature at specific voltages, helping you understand what's happening. Keep all other settings at their default values. This advice comes because your CPU should be significantly hotter during stress testing.
Yes, the game stops working at slower speeds, causing the entire system to crash rather than just the game. Prime 95 records temperatures around 56°C with small FFTs. I'm reinstalling the game now.
Sorry for the delayed response. Indeed, this could occur with an unstable OC—it might simply shut down in that situation. The problem might also relate to your PSU. Could you tell me the make and model? It could be due to OC settings or insufficient power from the PSU, which shuts down to safeguard the system. Try running everything at default settings to see if the issue continues.
The term '4.5Ghz@2133Mhz' refers to a memory clock speed of 4.5 gigahertz at 2,133 megahertz. It suggests a high-end memory configuration, possibly for DDR3. The comment indicates that such an overclock is excessive for DDR3 and could be contributing to instability and crashes.
Yes, the setup runs at 4.5 ghz with 2133 mhz memory and XMP settings. Both the motherboard and CPU can handle it, which is why I chose this configuration. The RAM supports 2400 xMP settings but isn’t compatible with the board at least.
I followed the excellent O.C. guide mentioned in the post. I ran four passes using stock settings first, then switched to the 2133 setting for the fourth pass.
I’m new to overclocking. Achieving 4.5 ghz kept me within a safe thermal range. After switching to a 280mm AIO and reducing the voltage by 20% at full load, I reached 4.8 or 4.9 ghz. It seems this level is now achievable.
I considered overclocking tools but found that even without using them, they still affected performance. Once I removed all overclocking software—Riva Tuner, AI Suite, Overdrive, and Afterburner—I stopped experiencing issues.
All the overclocking utilities I had installed were causing problems, even when not in use. It’s frustrating how much they interfere. Still, my O.C. is fast enough and stable. I have room for improvement before hitting the MFGR heat limit, possibly around 45°C or more. Right now, 4.5 ghz is perfect, giving me 75 to 100 fps compared to what I was getting before.
I’m trying to figure out how to optimize the GPU further. I downloaded TweakitII but haven’t tested it thoroughly. I think a physical adjustment might be better than using Afterburner for this card. How can they create a tool that doesn’t cause system-wide problems?
I'm pretty sure the PSU isn't the problem. I got it from the IT specialist at the college I attended. He was also the IT representative for the entire campus. This person was really into cryptomining and bought it for that purpose. It's a ...silverstone 1500W PSU like this one:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...w5...5EQAvD_BwE
I managed to get the O.C. working fine, as mentioned before.
Thanks for all your assistance.