: Voltage for overclocking
: Voltage for overclocking
You could try a game similar to SotTR without issues, and many people do and stop there. However, this isn't a solid way to check stability, and you might discover your system becomes unstable under a more demanding workload than a typical game. I'd search for Prime95, Aida64 is also reliable. Aida64 has a time limit unless you purchase a license. OCCT could be easier to use. During the stress test, keep an eye on voltage and temperature as well. If you're overclocking with Ryzenmaster, you can manage it through that tool. I rely on a program called HWinfo64—not just because I overclock in BIOS, but also since it tracks the most parameters accurately. OCCT does monitor voltage and temperatures, though you'll need to identify which ones are correct. AIDA64 is available too, but it's often problematic and not very precise.
Prime95 for stress testing.
HWMonitor for tracking system details.
i believe my stable overclock reached 3.9 ghs at 1.2875 volts is solid.
If that's using Prime95 small FFT, I'd say it performs quite well and it's acceptable. At 3.9G it's right at the peak overclock for Gen 1 Ryzen chips. My machine has 1700 with two cores and four threads, and it's not an 'X' processor, which tends to have higher leakage current—often requiring a slightly higher voltage to maintain stability.
OCCT is also a solid choice... the 'small' memory setting works well for checking CPU stability. The Linpac option also evaluates your memory overclocking, though it isn't particularly effective on its own for memory testing.
If your system can handle 20 or 30 minutes without issues, you're in good shape for gaming and casual tasks. For demanding productivity apps, ensure it maintains performance for at least two hours—possibly longer. Avoid crashes during long rendering or encoding jobs that could delay important deadlines.
Temperature matters too: keep CPU temps under 80°C, aiming for below 70°C is best. With a 280mm AIO, you should be fine.