You won't be able to hit 4GHz with that setup.
You won't be able to hit 4GHz with that setup.
It was running at 3.7 at 1.3v on a Noctua u12s AM4 SE before switching to a more powerful cooler. Now it’s struggling to stay at the same speed, even when I try different voltages. At 3.8/3.9ghz and 1.35v it keeps drifting. Once it hit 4ghz at 1.38v, it only lasted six days. These CPUs don’t seem built for this level, or maybe the results are just inconsistent. I’ve had some success before, but now it doesn’t move much at all. It’s sitting in a corner with the new cooler inside.
Only reached a handful of times, yet it remains solid only for a short period before failing. Hehe, sure—but I need advice on making it last longer. More or less tips on increasing its stability so it stays intact unless these components were never designed for such conditions.
I own a unit with 1700 chips that operates at 4.2ghz continuously, 1.4vCore, and 4.1ghz at 1.393vCore. It handles a 3.8ghz all-core speed using stock voltages. The other 1700 also runs at 3.8ghz all-core with stock voltages. I pushed it to 4.0ghz but lacked the proper cooling solution to go higher. Both models are considered overclocking on what would be seen as low-end boards. It's a matter of silicon luck.
EDIT – For context, the first was bought at release, the second when ZEN+ launched, so I wouldn't say it's an improvement over time with two solid chips.
Also keep it at 4.0ghz, 1.4vCore and check performance. If it holds, try reducing voltage in tiny steps until it fails. My thoughts. Run CinebenchR20 to test stability. Monitor temperatures closely—thermal throttling might force a voltage drop if you hit a black screen. For stress tests, Prime95 under heavy load is key. If you manage 10 minutes without issues, you're solid. If not, the CPU isn't handling it well.
Asus Rog Strix B350-F Gaming has its limitations, but it performed adequately since I received the motherboard, processor, and stock cooler for free a few years ago.
Firestrike is available for free on Steam. The demo button is located on the right side of the screen for the 3DMARK program, which includes Firestrike. It’s not intended to push the game to its limits (CineR20 and Prime handle that). The focus is on keeping it stable during this kind of use. I’m running it on a PC with it installed, but not at home right now.