Some queries on 9800x3d overclocking
Some queries on 9800x3d overclocking
Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. Right now I'm working on improving the performance of my 9800x3d with PBO. Although a big jump isn't expected, my goal is to achieve slightly better low-end gaming performance rather than pushing true speeds. I'm using a rm850x power supply, an MSI B850 Max Tomahawk motherboard with both CPU power connectors connected, a Phantom Spirit EVO air cooler, and plan to upgrade to a 5080 soon. I intend to overclock it, so I want a reliable PSU to support that. If not, I might consider swapping the CPU or GPU.
I've read about various PBO configurations and found one that seems stable. I'm currently setting +200 overdrive, PBO limit to the motherboard, and CO at -25. The test ran for an hour on OCCT and a half-hour on AIDA64, which stopped only because I decided not to keep it longer. It scored around 1415 on Cinebench R24. Previously, with -30 settings, it crashed in AIDA64 but worked on others. Now, with -25, I'm running a Prime95 test and the peak temperatures during blends were about 84°C in a room with ambient around 20-25°C. Other Prime95 blends stayed lower, around the 60s.
How long should I keep testing for stability? Should I extend it with a longer Prime95 session, say 2-3 hours? Is there a free "all-in-one" stress test that covers this well? I haven't tried Crunchbench yet, but I've heard it pushes CPUs hard. On average, power draw is around 120W, peaking at about 145W under stress, with voltages averaging 1.05-1.1V and spikes up to 1.2-1.25V. For short bursts, clock speeds seem steady around 5350-5400 with peaks near 5450.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot!
Stability is sufficient as long as the app or game runs smoothly without crashes. Avoid stress testing and simply use your device.
Unrealful tips, nothing intended. If you plan to boost speeds, try it yourself. Or skip it and question why your machine underperforms.
It seems like you're questioning whether everything needs to be perfect and overanalyzing things. Just like driving a car at normal speeds doesn’t require constant checks, your PC doesn’t need to be flawless all the time. Focus on basic functionality and don’t stress about minor details.
Unclear what the other person is discussing. The Prime 95 has been running for three hours and remains stable.
Run tests on prime do occt cpu for extended periods, varying conditions, to ensure reliability. Avoid thermal throttling as it doesn’t fully assess performance at maximum speed.
I don't run, Linpack has taken over. The Furmark isn't relevant since the early 2000s. Running it on today's hardware doesn't make sense. Cinebench isn't a real stress test—it's just a benchmark. I suppose, but my setup performs better than yours, so that's enough. Let's focus on other topics. No one wants to hear what I think. This forum is about learning, not just listening to experts who claim to know everything. For CPUs, I prefer Linpack Xtreme with a 10GB load. With memory, I use TM5 and some solid tests there. OCCT helps check for hardware issues that aren't logged, useful for memory and fabric testing. Those tests also help push your CPU to its limits. I won't give any advice on that right now.