Talk about upgrading the Ryzen APU, adding RAM, and boosting the GPU for better performance in the future.
Talk about upgrading the Ryzen APU, adding RAM, and boosting the GPU for better performance in the future.
So I recently purchased some components on a very tight budget and built this system:
Ryzen 5 3400G
Biostar B350 ET-2
Klevv Bolt X 3200MHz 2x8GB
Team MS30 256GB
Deepcool DN 500 500W 80+
Deepcool Gammaxx 400S
I already installed everything in default mode, and my question is:
Can I overclock the CPU, iGPU, and RAM?
If I can, what are the optimal settings (voltage, frequency, timings)?
And can I add discrete graphics later using my PSU?
Thanks for your help, guys
I'm in Indonesia too.
You have the option to adjust things, but keep in mind the 3400G is based on Zen+ technology—it's 12nm and can't go much higher than its current turbo capacity. You might be able to improve the iGPU performance a bit, but this chip responds significantly better to optimization efforts than any other component. Expect nothing revolutionary; this early AM4 board isn't ideal for serious overclocking, and the RAM isn't particularly strong either.
Make sure your RAM is operating in dual-channel mode at its full speed (3200 MHz DDR) and remains stable. Some configurations may need a slight voltage increase to maintain stability.
Begin experimenting with RAM timings gradually, reducing them carefully without exceeding the XMP limits. memtest86+ is the most reliable tool for checking memory integrity.
The Ryzen Tuner by 1usmus supports only Zen2 and newer models, so it won't be usable here. However, you can still utilize his utility.
Your PSU should comfortably support mid-range graphics cards—up to 180W ratings are usually fine. The CPU will likely become the limiting factor if it exceeds that power level.
Thank you for your message! Here are your questions rephrased:
Also, could you clarify the VRAM? Does it really impact the iGPU performance, or won't it make a difference?
If in the near future I have more funds to invest in an older mining rig like the RX-580 4GB (185W TDP, currently around 88 USD), is that acceptable? Or should I wait for more money before purchasing a new GPU? (For example, a GTX 1650 costs about 2.35 million IDR or roughly 166 USD here, or possibly a cheaper low-end GPU from NVIDIA or AMD.)
P.S. Sorry if I asked too many questions—I'm really curious about the PC world! Thanks!
An iGPU relies on system RAM for its operations, with faster latency being preferable. A higher latency first, lower debit second, is ideal. Two 8GB channels at 3200 MHz DDR4 offer solid performance and can boost frame rates by up to five percent if latency is minimized. Certain games may struggle with dynamic RAM management; you can configure a fixed amount of RAM for your iGPU in the UEFI settings—by default it's two GB, but some boards let you increase it to four GB after reboot, improving performance for VRAM-intensive titles.