This setting causes crashes in your document processing configuration.
This setting causes crashes in your document processing configuration.
Hello! I'm trying to figure out why my system keeps crashing or can't post properly. I've been building PCs for a while but haven't really done overclocking before. I've followed many tutorials and tried the easy one-click overclock settings, but nothing seems to work. The default BIOS settings worked at first, but when I pushed it to 2666MHz (though timing was fine), it became unstable. Eventually I got stable at 3200MHz with CL18, but I never adjusted manual timings until now. Recently I set my DRAM to 3400MHz and it's still running smoothly, though I'm missing out on extra speed. I'm having trouble reaching 3600MHz or higher. It feels like my component choices might be off. Any suggestions would really help! Thanks!
The usual pace is fine, but EXPO/DOCP are technically overclocks and should function. With a 5600x running at 4000 MHz alongside two sticks, every chip should operate smoothly at 3600 MHz using EXPO/DOCP. Higher frequencies aren't assured. Set your EXPO/DOCP profile and pick 3600 MHz as the speed. Avoid changing other parameters—just adjust the profile and speed. If successful, increase to 3800 MHz.
The integrated memory controller on your zen3 CPU likely won't support 4000, most units can't reach that speed unless you keep the infinity fabric in sync with DRAM. If they're not linked, you might achieve 4000. Zen3 CPUs generally hit their peak performance with RAM at 3600–3800, while 3200 offers only minor loss compared to 3600. Load XMP settings and lower the frequency to 3600, then try again. Official support exists for 3200, but nearly all Zen2 and Zen3 models function well at 3600 and often perform best there.
I tried 3400 and 3600 but the system kept crashing. Reading the specs for all AM4 CPUs made me think the timing wasn't right for everyone.