Safe r7 1700 overclock
Safe r7 1700 overclock
New rig, new possibilities, exploring overclocking further.
The setup includes an R7 1700, Msi X370 gaming plus, Seasonic S12II 620w, Zotac GTX 1060.
I understand the GPU could limit performance if it receives too much power. But I’m focused on pushing the limits.
My initial configuration is 3.7ghz and 1.375v with the Wraith Spire cooler. After nearly an hour of AIDA, the system feels stable, temperature at 68°C, and I don’t plan to push it to full stress anytime soon.
What should I do now? Reduce voltage to manage heat or attempt another boost to 100 or 200ghz?
What voltages should I target with this configuration? Perhaps down to 1.275?
I aim to keep the system around 3.7ghz while ensuring the CPU stays cool. My average temperatures during regular use are around 40ºC, and they rise to about 50ºC when gaming intensifies. The fans only increase under stress tests.
The setup includes five fans: a Corsair C400, two 140mm intakes, two 140mm exhausts, and one 120mm exhaust.
Your normal usage temperatures are excellent—you could keep it as is—but increasing the voltage will generate more heat, so you’ll need to recheck stability each time.
Alexander_7 is testing a new rig with overclocking in mind. The setup includes an R7 1700, Msi X370 gaming plus, Seasonic S12II 620w, Zotac GTX 1060. They are considering whether the GPU could cause bottlenecks and are evaluating their current configuration of 3.7ghz at 1.375v with a Wraith Spire cooler. After about an hour of AIDA64, the system is stable with temperatures around 68°C. They are unsure if lowering the voltage or pushing further to another 100 or 200ghz is necessary, noting their temps are acceptable but still high.
I reduced the voltage to 1.35v. CPUID consistently shows 1.352v across all cores (core voltages). I’m unsure about the exact core VID but it reads around 1.550v. HWinfo64 outputs between 1.337 and 1.344v depending on usage patterns, which is roughly consistent. I’m still using 3.7ghz, feeling comfortable with that setting. It’s been about an hour and a half of AIDA64 without significant FPU stress (as I’ve heard it increases overvoltage further), and temperatures remain safely below 70% even at full load. Honestly, I can’t imagine how I’d handle real-world usage with such adjustments...
Should I consider lowering it to 1.300v?
I reduced the voltage to 1.35v. The CPUID reads 1.352v consistently across the board (Core Voltages). I’m unsure about the core VID but it reads around 1.550v. HWinfo64 shows values between 1.337 and 1.344v depending on usage, which is roughly consistent. I’m still using 3.7ghz, feeling comfortable with that setting. It’s been another hour and a half of AIDA64 without causing FPU issues (as I’ve heard it tends to overvoltage the chip more). Temperatures remain safely below 70% even at full load. That’s under constant 100% usage. Honestly, I can’t imagine how I’d handle real-world usage like this.
Should I lower the voltage further to 1.300v?
If your voltage keeps fluctuating, you should adjust the loadline calibration in the BIOS to stabilize it so the voltage stays consistent.
Yes, continue lowering, but don’t rate it AIDA64 stress test myself—I can handle hours of testing and still fail Prime95 or IBT in just 2 minutes. There’s a quicker way to check stability on the CPU. You can try this link:
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4965-...ntest.html
Set it for 50 passes standard; it’ll take about 15 minutes. If you run it at another time when you feel stable at max settings for around 20 passes, it will also test memory and the memory controller, though it will take longer. I’d suggest setting your core voltage to 1.3v before testing, as it will put more stress on the CPU.
The other recommended stress test is Realbench, but that’s an 8-hour test—better suited for overnight use, which feels more realistic.
https://rog.asus.com/articles/news/realb...lable-now/
Trust me, your VID isn’t 1.550v; running at that voltage could damage your CPU. It’s about 1.2v, and HWINFO isn’t the most reliable. I prefer using the sensor option in ADIA64 to keep an eye on voltages and temperatures.
Alexander_7 shared the information provided, mentioning the changes made and the results observed.
What voltages should I target with this configuration? Perhaps aiming for 1.275 is a good idea. I need to maintain the 3.7ghz frequency while keeping the CPU as cool as possible. During regular use, temperatures stay around 40ºC, but they rise to about 50ºC when gaming intensifies. The fans only increase during stress tests. This setup includes five fans: a Corsair C400, two 140mm intake tubes, two 140mm exhausts, and one 120mm exhaust.
What voltages should I target with this configuration? Perhaps down to 1.275?
I aim to keep the system around 3.7ghz while ensuring the CPU stays cool. My average temperatures during regular use are around 40ºC, and they rise to about 50ºC when gaming intensifies. The fans only increase under stress tests.
The setup includes five fans: a Corsair C400, two 140mm intake tubes, two 140mm exhausts, and one 120mm exhaust.
Your normal usage temperatures are excellent—you could keep it as is—but increasing the voltage will generate more heat, so you’ll need to recheck stability each time.
Reduced to 1.200v
Completed 50 passes without any problems. Temperatures are now stable at 3.6ºC, while during the stress test it reached 78ºC—about 10ºC lower.
I think I’ll keep this voltage setting. Now I’m moving to real-world conditions to check performance.