Stable overclocked CPU and RAM for Ryzen 3 1200
Stable overclocked CPU and RAM for Ryzen 3 1200
My setup includes a Ryzen 3 1200 (Stock) processor, an MSI B350M Bazooka motherboard, an EVGA 500w power supply with 80+ Bronze rating, a Galax GTX 1060 6gb EXOC graphics card, G.Skill Ripjaws V RAM at 16gb (2x8gb) with 3200mhz (currently running at 2133mhz), a stock AMD Wraith Cooler fan, and I’m still learning about overclocking. I attempted to enable XMP profiles for the RAM to reach 3200mhz but encountered a BSOD during gameplay involving win32kbase and ndu.sys. After updating my BIOS, I managed to activate XMP and run at full speed, though stability remains an issue. I’m considering using Game Boost in the updated BIOS to boost CPU frequency by 200mhz for better performance with my RAM, but I’m hesitant due to my limited experience. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Finding RAM that runs smoothly at 3200 across Ryzen is challenging. You'll need to match your RAM speed with your motherboard's capabilities.
So:
1) Enable auto-XMP so it defaults to the standard setting (no need to modify BIOS yet)
2) Re-enable XMP profile, it will adjust to 3200. Then adjust the RAM speed settings manually to 2933 in the box.
3) Save your changes, restart, and test. If stability comes, that's ideal. If not, repeat from step one and try setting it to 2800, then continue adjusting.
Stability might take a bit longer, around 2666, or you could hit a good match at 2933.
Finding RAM that runs smoothly at 3200 across Ryzen is challenging. You'll need to match your RAM speed with your motherboard's capabilities.
So:
1) Enable auto-XMP so it defaults to the standard setting (no need to modify BIOS yet)
2) Re-enable XMP profile, it will adjust to 3200. Then adjust the RAM speed settings manually to 2933 in the box.
3) Save your changes, restart, and test. If stability comes, that's ideal. If not, repeat from step one and try setting it to 2800, then continue adjusting.
You may need to wait until 2666 for stable results, or you could hit a good match at 2933.
Marko55 explains the process for achieving stable 3200 MHz performance with Ryzen. It suggests adjusting XMP settings, fine-tuning RAM speed, and testing stability. He also mentions trying different CPU overclocks or using MSI Game Boost as alternatives.
Madcow14 shared tips for stabilizing RAM speeds on Ryzen systems. Generally, matching your RAM speed to what the motherboard supports is essential. The process involves adjusting XMP settings, fine-tuning the profile, and testing stability. It may take several attempts to reach a consistent speed, possibly around 2666 or 2933. It’s not necessary to overclock the CPU unless you specifically want it to match the RAM speed. Using MSI Game Boost could help, but cooling is crucial if you plan to increase CPU frequency. Running stress tests and monitoring temperatures in tools like Core Temp can guide you toward safe limits. Applying extra core voltage might push performance higher, but an aftermarket cooler is recommended for better results.