Upgraded and now experiencing crashes
Upgraded and now experiencing crashes
Hi, I’m just starting out with overclocking and still experimenting. I had my AMD FX 4100 at 3.6Ghz and slightly increased it to 4.0Ghz using Gigabyte UEFI DualBIOS. I also disabled the turbo core as recommended in another forum post. When I started using the PC, it would freeze during Windows loading. After adjusting the BIOS settings and enabling HPC Mode, the issue was resolved—Windows and games ran smoothly. Now I’m facing another problem: after playing a game for about an hour, my PC would suddenly shut down completely. I’m unsure how to fix this and would appreciate some guidance. Also, I noticed others mentioned overheating causing VCore issues, but I don’t know what settings to change right now—it’s currently set at 1.3V.
you went too far when the system held at a safe state under load and stress. it should return to default, then raise slightly before playing for a while. if it still holds, try a bit more, but if it crashes, it means you're overdoing it. stop now and return to the previous stable version. avoid overclocking the OEM cooler—consider getting an aftermarket one.
Solly_ :
I'm just starting out with overclocking but wanted to give it a try. My AMD FX 4100 has a base clock of 3.6Ghz and I increased it slightly to 4.0Ghz using the Gigabyte UEFI DualBIOS. I also disabled the turbo core as recommended in another forum. When I started using the PC, it would freeze during Windows loading. After adjusting the BIOS settings and enabling HPC Mode, the problem was resolved—I could open Windows and play games without issues. Now I'm facing another issue: after playing a game for about an hour, my PC would suddenly shut down completely. I’m not sure how to fix this yet and would really appreciate some advice. Also, I’ve noticed on other threads that overheating might cause the VCore to shut down, but I’m unsure what settings to change. My current VCore is set to 1.3V.
Don't push it too hard. It mainly strains parts, and without proper cooling, it can cause issues.
you went too far when the system held at a safe state under load and stress. it should return to default, then raise slightly before playing for a while. if it still holds, try a bit more, but if it crashes, it means you're overdoing it. stop now and return to the previous stable version. avoid overclocking the OEM cooler—consider getting an aftermarket one.