Ryzen 1700x Can't Hit 3.8GHz
Ryzen 1700x Can't Hit 3.8GHz
Marko55 explains his confusion about the situation. He suggests checking the motherboard/BIOS settings or the RAM compatibility first. He mentions considering other factors before assuming the CPU is faulty. He recommends trying a different BIOS version or replacing the motherboard if necessary. For testing RAM, he advises leaving only one DIMM installed, avoiding XMP, and running it at its default speed. He shares his experience of disabling XMP, adjusting voltages, and seeing issues with 3.8GHz performance.