You're welcome! I'd love to hear some helpful tips.
You're welcome! I'd love to hear some helpful tips.
Hey there, welcome to the Linus forums! It's great to hear you're staying updated through YouTube. I understand your setup and your concerns about pushing performance. Your current configuration looks solid—your ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 with a stock 16GB DDR3 RAM at 1866 MHz, RX 5700 XT, and a good cooling setup should handle stress well. You've already done some manual overclocking to 2400 MHz and used a Red Devil OC edition for the GPU. Your CPU temps staying under 64°C is impressive.
Regarding your question about pushing the CPU further, it's important to note that higher voltages can lead to increased degradation over time. While you're already at 1.310 adaptive voltage with a max of 1.336V under stress, going even higher could risk long-term reliability. If you're looking to optimize performance, consider focusing on better cooling solutions or exploring lower-voltage options (like 1.35V) if you want to maintain stability and longevity.
Keep up the good work, and feel free to ask more questions as you progress!
No, not really. Particularly if it's your primary setup. Upgrading your hardware would be better—your 4th gen Intel CPU would fit in a museum display in the Palaeontology section. Modern AMD and Intel CPUs run at 4.6GHz stock with a 5GHz boost. DDR4 works well at 3600MHz, while DDR5 starts around 4.8GHz. You’ll definitely see the improvement compared to your older DDR3 system.
Hey there! If you're using this regularly, maybe think about moving back a bit from that OC and investing in a fresh setup—just to be safe, your GPU might still be the only thing left from the old one.
Thanks! The PSU is quite fresh, I swapped it out about three months ago because of the noises. It’s a 650W EVGA 80 Bronze model.
For your setup, even a Ryzen 4100 outperforms your processor in most tasks. Moving up to a 4500 boosts performance by half, while a 5700X3D easily surpasses a 4th generation Intel chip. Don’t forget AM5 advancements. If upgrading isn’t possible, consider lowering the clock speed and voltage instead of pushing them higher.
This CPU is performing well, and I've been checking temperatures and voltages during gaming sessions. Thanks for the tips! For a budget motherboard compatible with AM4 and strong overclocking potential, look into mid-range options like the ASUS TUF or MSI MEG boards.
Overclocking works well on most AM4 systems. A B550 motherboard offers the most stability, though a X370 could be considered if it supports BIOS updates for newer chips. It comes down to balancing performance gains against reliability concerns. I tested my 5950X on a X370 for several months without problems, but switching to a 500-series board provided PCIe Gen4 Asrock options that generally fit the AM4 platform better in my experience.