Turn off automatic overclocking settings.
Turn off automatic overclocking settings.
Hello, I hope someone can assist you in turning off the auto overclock feature on your machine. Your temperatures hover around 55-60°C on average and jump to about 80°C when you launch any game. It seems the CPU runs at a steady 4 GHz thanks to BIOS adjustments. You suspect these settings might be too aggressive and are pushing your temps higher. I attempted to disable auto overclock in the BIOS, but it wasn't straightforward. I reviewed Chapter 3 of the motherboard manual, but I wasn’t sure what changes to make. Here’s the link you shared: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/So...UM_WEB.pdf I’m eager to hear your thoughts.
Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.4 GHz, 16-core
- Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula ATX AM4
- Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVMe
- Graphics: XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT 16 GB Speedster
- Case: Asus GX601 ATX Full Tower
- Power Supply: Asus 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Modular
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
- Monitor: Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ 27.0", 3840x2160, 144 Hz
Please let me know if you need further guidance or clarification.
80c works just fine. Are you asking about CPU performance when idle—staying under 2GHz—but increasing when you use it? Or are you wondering if it’s locked to a specific clock speed permanently?
Great, thanks for sharing the manual! I wasn’t sure about those questions—have you tried placing the Ai Overclock Tuner in BIOS to the default setting? Do you have DOCP turned on? You mentioned using the ProSiphon Elite as your CPU cooler. Is the BIOS on your motherboard already compatible with the 5950X, or did you need to update it? What are the current CPU speeds? They might be automatically increased during heavy loads to prevent overheating. Also, confirm the cooler is securely installed.
It seems quite unusual. My understanding comes from what I observed in the Ryzen Master interface, which indicated a maximum temperature of around 90°C. After removing the program, I assumed it could also be auto-overclocking. In the Task Manager, the clock speed varies between 3.9 and 4.3 GHz, rarely dropping below 4 GHz even when nothing else is running.
It's set to default. If changed to auto, it might boost overclocking performance. The changes in settings aren't clearly described. I'm not sure what this option does. I'm currently researching online. Should I enable it? I had to update the BIOS before posting. Everything functions properly now. I'm just beginning to notice temperature variations since using the system more often. Clock speeds consistently exceed the base rate of 3.4. I assumed they should stay steady, but they fluctuate between 3.9 and 4.3. Even when idle, the system runs faster than expected. I'm confident the cooler is correctly installed. Took my time with this.
Wait a minute—this setting might affect your CPU differently than you expected. I assumed it was only for laptops, but it seems this option works for high-performance machines too. The clock speed stayed the same after switching to balanced, so maybe a restart would help.
Auto will likely rely on ASUS BIOS configurations for Ryzen processors to push overclock limits further. It’s essentially a straightforward overclock toggle. DOCP configures your DRAM speeds to the manufacturer’s ratings, such as DDR4-3200. Currently, you’re likely operating around 2133MHz, which aligns with the standard for DDR4. Gaining more performance is possible if this setting is activated. Temperatures seem manageable with this chip; however, with 16 cores it can generate heat, so cooling becomes important. The base clock stands at 3.4GHz on the 5950X, but its maximum is up to 4.9GHz. This upper limit ensures you hit that speed only when conditions allow without hitting thermal limits. The 4.9GHz figure might represent a single-core boost, not full multi-core turbo.