The program stops working each time I attempt to restart it.
The program stops working each time I attempt to restart it.
I9 11900k with two 16gb DDR4 3200 Mhz RAM modules
MSI MPG Z490 motherboard
3070 GPU
Be quiet 4 CPU cooler
750 watt Corsier PSU
Overclocked CPU, RAM, and GPU previously worked fine. After adjusting BIOS settings to boost fan speeds, the system became unstable. Now even minor attempts to overclock RAM or CPU cause crashes. The PC only functions stably with default configurations. Anyone have any ideas about the issue?
So one thing people don't grasp about OC'ing is that I really think they should do a bit more research into... as you're observing your CPU... the RAM also experiences its own slight stress with it. If your CPU's speed jumps from 3.2GHz to 4.2GHz, the RAM usually handles about a quarter of the load you assigned to the CPU. But if you're testing it before it actually does this, it tries to force the clocks too much and often crashes.
Ensure your voltage and timing settings are accurate. Not every OC will fit every system. Adjusting your CPU to 5.2GHz might not guarantee others can handle the same performance, as their processors could manage the workload better. However, when they run tasks at that speed, their chances of failure depend on the unpredictability of silicon performance. If you're adapting another person's configuration, you may need to increase your voltage to match their setup.
Well, what about the RAM? Is there any reason I can't do an overclock these days as well?
So one thing people don't grasp about OC'ing is that I really think they should do a bit more research into... as you're observing your CPU... the RAM also experiences its own slight stress with it. If your CPU's speed jumps from 3.2GHz to 4.2GHz, the RAM usually handles about a quarter of the load you assigned to the CPU. But if you're testing it before it actually does this, it tries to force the clocks too much and often crashes.
In reality, if you visit one of your early posts, you'll find an issue with your RAM. You might have learned that lesson the hard way... after destroying your RAM modules and replacing the case.