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Unable to post with any OC configurations.

Unable to post with any OC configurations.

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Misterjaws77
Member
215
02-07-2025, 07:57 PM
#1
So initially, it's okay if you're annoyed by seeing similar posts. I looked up online and checked the forums, but what I found were mostly people who couldn't clear CMOS or had solutions tailored to their specific systems. Can someone assist me in identifying where I'm going wrong? I've experimented with many different configurations but haven't managed to get any of them to work properly. The computer boots up, then restarts after a short time and fails again. After clearing the CMOS and trying again with new settings, nothing seems to function. I feel like I might be missing something important, especially since this is my first attempt at overclocking and I'm feeling a bit confused.
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Misterjaws77
02-07-2025, 07:57 PM #1

So initially, it's okay if you're annoyed by seeing similar posts. I looked up online and checked the forums, but what I found were mostly people who couldn't clear CMOS or had solutions tailored to their specific systems. Can someone assist me in identifying where I'm going wrong? I've experimented with many different configurations but haven't managed to get any of them to work properly. The computer boots up, then restarts after a short time and fails again. After clearing the CMOS and trying again with new settings, nothing seems to function. I feel like I might be missing something important, especially since this is my first attempt at overclocking and I'm feeling a bit confused.

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ripa5000
Posting Freak
884
02-07-2025, 08:45 PM
#2
Make sure your UEFI is up to date.
Do not adjust voltages immediately.
Work on one task at a time before saving.
Configure your memory to its specified speed and voltage, then save and re-enter the UEFI.
Begin CPU overclocking gradually, starting with small values like 1 or 0.5 (e.g., "40.5" or 41). You should be able to reach a few hundred MHz without raising VCore. (The .5 setting may no longer be effective.)
After each save, boot into Windows—not just the UEFI—since loading into Windows is significantly more demanding than loading into UEFI. This allows for much higher UEFI overclocks compared to Windows overclocks because the UEFI places minimal CPU load.
Keep increasing the multiplier.
Once Windows begins crashing during startup, raise voltage in small steps for stability.
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ripa5000
02-07-2025, 08:45 PM #2

Make sure your UEFI is up to date.
Do not adjust voltages immediately.
Work on one task at a time before saving.
Configure your memory to its specified speed and voltage, then save and re-enter the UEFI.
Begin CPU overclocking gradually, starting with small values like 1 or 0.5 (e.g., "40.5" or 41). You should be able to reach a few hundred MHz without raising VCore. (The .5 setting may no longer be effective.)
After each save, boot into Windows—not just the UEFI—since loading into Windows is significantly more demanding than loading into UEFI. This allows for much higher UEFI overclocks compared to Windows overclocks because the UEFI places minimal CPU load.
Keep increasing the multiplier.
Once Windows begins crashing during startup, raise voltage in small steps for stability.

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deadly_cute
Member
59
02-08-2025, 04:12 AM
#3
Make sure your UEFI is up to date.
Do not adjust voltages immediately.
Work on one task at a time, then save the changes.
Configure your memory to its specified speed and voltage, then save again and reapply the UEFI settings.
Begin CPU overclocking gradually, starting with small values like 1 or 0.5 (for example "40.5" or 41). You should be able to reach a few hundred MHz without raising the VCore. (The .5 setting may no longer be effective.)
After each save, boot into Windows—not just into UEFI—to avoid a much larger load. This allows achieving bigger overclocks in Windows compared to UEFI because UEFI places minimal CPU strain.
Keep increasing the multiplier, but once Windows begins crashing during startup, raise voltage slightly at intervals for stability.
Then gradually slow down the multiplier increase and conduct system stress tests.
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deadly_cute
02-08-2025, 04:12 AM #3

Make sure your UEFI is up to date.
Do not adjust voltages immediately.
Work on one task at a time, then save the changes.
Configure your memory to its specified speed and voltage, then save again and reapply the UEFI settings.
Begin CPU overclocking gradually, starting with small values like 1 or 0.5 (for example "40.5" or 41). You should be able to reach a few hundred MHz without raising the VCore. (The .5 setting may no longer be effective.)
After each save, boot into Windows—not just into UEFI—to avoid a much larger load. This allows achieving bigger overclocks in Windows compared to UEFI because UEFI places minimal CPU strain.
Keep increasing the multiplier, but once Windows begins crashing during startup, raise voltage slightly at intervals for stability.
Then gradually slow down the multiplier increase and conduct system stress tests.

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fiona12
Member
139
02-08-2025, 04:17 AM
#4
I followed the instructions from the bottom up and noticed that beginning at 1.325 volts seemed excessive. Currently, I'm at 4.2Ghz without changing the voltage settings, and the stress test is proceeding smoothly.
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fiona12
02-08-2025, 04:17 AM #4

I followed the instructions from the bottom up and noticed that beginning at 1.325 volts seemed excessive. Currently, I'm at 4.2Ghz without changing the voltage settings, and the stress test is proceeding smoothly.

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hdoor20
Senior Member
477
02-08-2025, 06:05 PM
#5
Maintain a core voltage that's just sufficient for a steady overclock; once stability is achieved, halt further voltage increases. Voltage and heat are closely linked, with frequency changing more than voltage itself.
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hdoor20
02-08-2025, 06:05 PM #5

Maintain a core voltage that's just sufficient for a steady overclock; once stability is achieved, halt further voltage increases. Voltage and heat are closely linked, with frequency changing more than voltage itself.