Safe overclocking of Ryzen 7 1700 with a stock cooler
Safe overclocking of Ryzen 7 1700 with a stock cooler
Hello!
recently I increased the overclock of the Ryzen 7 1700 to 3.6 Ghz with a voltage control of 1.175, but i'm experiencing very high temperatures around 74°C while playing games like Assassin Creed Odyssey and freezing during Cinebench. am i doing something wrong?
note that the overclock was done via the Master Ryzen program, not through BIOS.
thank you for any help with my issue!
Your chip isn't capable of handling that voltage. I recommend increasing it slightly, but since the temperature is already high, it's not a wise suggestion to proceed. You might want to keep it at the base clock, and if you really need a performance increase, consider purchasing an aftermarket cooler and retrying.
Your chip isn't up to the task at that voltage. I recommend increasing the voltage slightly, but since your temperature is already high, it's not a good idea to proceed. You might want to keep the base clock and consider purchasing an aftermarket cooler if you really need a performance boost. If temperatures remain elevated with standard settings, inspect your thermal paste application and ensure the cooler is properly seated and tightened during reinstallation.
It seems there might be some confusion regarding the settings and components involved. The situation appears to involve overclocking considerations, voltage requirements, and hardware compatibility.
Also, please note the recommended voltage for stability is around 1.35V or higher, especially when running AVX tasks. The 1700 benchmark was typically used on lower-end systems with 8 cores, which often required higher voltages than newer models like 1700X and 1800X.
The maximum temperature limit for Ryzen processors is 95°C, so 74°C is quite low. However, the system is only running at a very low clock speed (around 3.6Ghz) with minimal voltage, which may not be ideal for sustained overclocking. It would be wise to ensure the cooler is properly installed and consider upgrading it if needed. Raising the voltage slightly to around 1.30V or more might help, but be cautious.
For monitoring, a tool like HWInfo64 can provide insights into voltage and temperatures, though it doesn't show internal core voltages directly. It displays the (SVI2 TFN) reading, which reflects what the CPU cores are actually experiencing under load. This can help track any drops in voltage due to increased demand.
Additionally, consider the motherboard you're using—many 8-core CPUs require robust VRM solutions. The Wraith Prism cooler from a 3700X is currently running at 3.85Ghz and 1.3875V, achieving about 85°C under constant AVX workloads. Before upgrading, ensure the current setup supports such demands.
Lastly, if you're using Prime95 for testing, it's not necessary for stability checks but can be useful for benchmarking performance.