The Ryzen 1700 is causing issues with overclocking.
The Ryzen 1700 is causing issues with overclocking.
Also, I'm thinking about getting a cooler! Great performance when running at full capacity. Would be nice if it worked. What do you think about lowering the clock speed to 4ghz and slightly reducing the voltage? Could make a difference?
BTW I'm planning to get one of those coolers! The temps are great when everything is running at full capacity. I'd be fine with that.
What about lowering the clock speed to 4ghz and using a slightly lower voltage? Would that make a difference?
The fix was straightforward, though it wasn't considered beforehand. The day after finishing the build, I updated the BIOS—though I thought I had already done it. I checked the site ten minutes ago and found I'm about four versions behind. That forum mentioning the 1.55ghz issue was correct; it got resolved by updating to the latest version. Now I just need to find the best frequency I can achieve. I ran prime95 small fft at 3.8 and got high temps in the 60s. The answer wasn't taken into account because I was confident I had updated when I first assembled the PC, but it seems I didn't.
The H100i v2 is excellent if you're thinking about an upgrade. I used it on an i7 3770k before and it never exceeded mid-70s.
Thanks for the assistance :-D
Other users have shared their experiences regarding overclocking and performance tuning. Some suggest updating the BIOS or firmware to resolve issues, while others recommend using specific components like the H100i v2 for better results. There are discussions about temperature management, with some noting that air cooling is effective but may require careful monitoring. Users also highlight the importance of balancing voltage and frequency to avoid overheating.
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By the way, I’m planning to get one of those coolers! The temps are great when everything is running at full capacity. That would be nice.
What about lowering the clock speed to 4ghz and slightly reducing the voltage? Does that make a difference?
The fix was straightforward, but not initially considered. The day I completed building this PC, I updated the BIOS—though I wasn’t sure if that was what I did. I checked the site about 10 minutes ago and found myself about four versions behind. The forum mentioning the 1.55ghz issue was correct; it was resolved by updating to the latest version. Now all I need is to find the optimal frequency I can achieve. I just ran prime95 small fft at 3.8 and got high temps in the 60s. The answer was overlooked because I assumed I had updated when I first assembled the PC, but apparently not.
The H100i v2 is excellent if you’re aiming to upgrade. I used it with an i7 3770k before this and it never exceeded mid-70s temperatures.
Thanks for the assistance :-D
Motherboard:
GA-AX370-Gaming K7
Version that stopped overclocking: F4
Version that resolved the problem: F7a
Hope you figured it out. I wouldn’t expect anything close to 4.2 stable for a regular clock, to be honest. 4.0 might work, possibly 4.1 if your cooler supports it—though doubtful. AIOs aren’t suitable for sustained heat output.
I’ve relied on voltage suggestions from other forums. Some advised keeping it between 1.35-1.45 depending on the cooler. I aimed for under 1.40. I tried 4.0 at 1.39 and it couldn’t handle it, shutting down within seconds during stress tests—so out of the question. 3.9 was somewhat unstable too, so I settled on 3.8 at 1.375. It seemed stable at 1.35, but I thought a slight increase in voltage might help. I’m still new to overclocking and not very familiar with the process.
well, to achieve a solid stable OC for 24 hours you'll feel confident about its stability. Some might think it's fine for just 2 hours, but I prefer certainty. With two extra cores, your results look accurate—your 3.9 at 1.35 is quite close (considering all chips vary slightly). A 3.8 score isn't too bad either. You now have a clearer picture of your performance and can build from there.
There's absolutely no reason to stress test for 24 hours....none. Stress test with Realbench for 2 hours to do light load testing. And if you really wanna put it through the ringer, hit up AIDA64 or OCCT for 2 hours. With Ryzen, I'd also highly suggest using MemTest64 and test to 300% coverage on the RAM. Memory on this platform is twitchy as hell.