Suggested settings for my CPU
Suggested settings for my CPU
Hi, here are your details for planning the safe overclocking of your CPU. Your current configuration includes a Ryzen 5 3600 processor paired with a Deepcool Gammaxx 400 V2 cooler, a GTX 1660 Super GPU, MSI MAG x570 Tomahawk motherboard, 1TB HDD and a 500GB NVME SSD, Corsair RM650 Gold power supply, Team T-Force Delta RGB RAM (2x8GB at 3200Mhz CL16), an Aerocool Airhawk Duo ARGB case, and Deepcool RGB 200 Pro 5V ARGB strips. You aim to run this system for a minimum of 6 to 8 years.
I wouldn't increase the speed beyond what's needed without enough cooling, and I realize that might not be what you're expecting.
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The decision also relies on the specific silicon version.
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I wouldn't increase the speed beyond normal without adequate cooling, and I realize that might not be what you expect.
The result also varies based on the silicon quality. A solid sample could let you reach around 4.2GHz, but it's advisable to run a stress test at full capacity to assess performance under pressure. Keep your core voltage under 1.35V and adjust the frequency in 200MHz increments during testing. Stress testing progressively is recommended.
You can install a 240mm rad AIO at the top of your case or extend it up to 360mm in front based on your specifications.
A fan mounted behind will also improve airflow for better exhaust of hot air (unless already done).
When considering overclocking, ensure the thermal limit stays under 80Ā°C during high load to maintain longevity. Persistent overheating can harm the CPU and offers no benefits.
I wouldn't go overclocking something like that unless I could at least get a 1 ghz boost over the base clock. If my goal was longevity, I'd instead think about undervolting because Ryzen doesn't really offer much overclocking potential. I'd suggest lowering your voltage to 1v on your Ryzen chip since most of them can handle that, and then keep reducing it until it becomes unstable or doesn't work properly.
How are your temperatures currently? I agree there isnāt much room for overclocking compared to past days. Iāve been OC my 3600x since I got it mainly for fun. In Cinebench I notice some good gains from single core to all cores. In games, the difference seems minimalāaround 1-2fps. With OC, I was able to lower the voltage and temperatures dropped significantly. Very pleased with that result.
Iāve heard that a 3600 can be overclocked up to 4.6MHz. My CPU is more average. If I turn on PBO or increase the voltage, I might get maybe 100MHz or higher. I wouldnāt expect big gains in games, but Iām sure it would increase heat. Iām content with my current setup. You might want to explore CTR or PBO for further improvements. For me, PBO didnāt really excite me, though some suggest just setting it and leaving it alone. But I donāt think they really push it that far.
Understanding your goals is crucial before increasing overclock settings. The gains are minimal, at best, and often negatively impact performance in tasks that aren't heavily multi-threaded, such as gaming.
Performing this incorrectly can also shorten the processor's lifespan.
Thank you for the guidance, in the end I chose to follow the suggestion of avoiding OC because I believe it wonāt affect performance much and could reduce the lifespan.