Question Ryzen 5 2600 Streaming Overclock
Question Ryzen 5 2600 Streaming Overclock
I've been using this configuration for a while now.
MSI B450m Pro m-2
Ryzen 5 2600
GTX 1060
Viper 4 Patriot 2x8 3200 MHz
I increased the CPU overclock to 4.1 GHz at 1.3375V, and everything works smoothly until I attempt streaming a game like Fortnite. After 10-20 minutes on the PC it freezes. Temperatures are normal, but the cooler only reaches about 65°C during gaming.
I have limited experience with voltages and am unsure whether to raise or lower them for stability. Should I aim for 4 GHz? If yes, which voltage settings would be reliable? Thanks for any advice—this stable streaming is important to me.
I would definitely consider reducing the multiplier to 40 (4 GHz). The minor boost in performance with 4.1 GHz OC and increased voltage doesn't seem worthwhile at this point. As a benchmark, I can enjoy games like AC Oddessy while streaming to 2 1080p TVs using my Ryzen 5 2600 OC'd to 4 GHz @ 1.3v and my RAM OC'd to 3400 MHz.
Unstable. Successfully played for 2 minutes, but didn't stream and it froze.
I would test 3.9 or even 3.95 GHZ at 1.3v to check for stability.
Your VRM is operating at a certain temperature and you're employing a specific CPU cooling solution. Since this board lacks heatsinks on the FETs, any heat buildup could lead to voltage issues or throttling. Reducing the overclock might be advisable. The included Wraithe isn't ideal for CPU overclocking but provides some airflow; if needed, adding a fan to cool the VRM FETs would help. I've added these items: https://www.amazon.com/Enzotech-MOS-C10-...B004CL89D8 on the FETs beforehand. These aren't traditional heatsinks but increase surface area and, combined with a fan, can be beneficial. Trying RM until stability is achieved would be wise, and switching to PBO might offer more stability. Ultimately, for significant overclocking you'll need a motherboard with improved VRM.
I managed to get my CPU running at 4.2ghz with 1.4v, but it’s the real question—do I actually need it? For an all-day use, I’d prefer a smaller OC like 4ghz at a lower voltage... I don’t overclock because I want this PC to last me at least 4 out of 5 years before upgrading. Techdeals even made a video showing that overclocking isn’t worth it for Ryzen CPUs, especially not on the 3xxx or 2xxx models. You might get 5-12fps depending on the game, but is it worth skipping the warranty?
The setup at 3.9 GHz with 1.3V appeared stable. During demanding games while streaming to Twitch, the CPU temperature climbed to 75-80 degrees in Fortnite, causing frame drops. I'm using 1080p at 144fps, but I'm unsure if this is throttling. I'll check HWInfo to see if it helps. At least I'm not crashing anymore.