r/overclocking - for those who like to push their chips a little harder

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/XxCarlxX on 2024-12-27 15:58:52.

I have overclocked the base speed and reduced the voltage and the temps are NICE, i cant push it past 60c in heavy gaming. Also the fan isnt going super fast when i first turn the computer on or at random moments.

What i dont like is the watt usage wont go below what you see in the image below for reasons that are obvious to all of you. Now is there a better method to underclock that will give me these sorts of results? I tried the offset method but i may have been doing it wrong as the results were quite poor but id really like it to be able to drop the watts when idle rather than being stuck around 50w.

p.s without any underclock, it takes a mouse move to get it going to 60c and power can be 70 to 120 watts easily.

https://preview.redd.it/0auhi91iye9e1.png?width=417&format=png&auto=webp&s=b7bf80feeddd4379c9480cdb2bba4129acbff18c

Thanks guys

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/ToZh1z on 2024-12-27 15:00:27.

I have a z790m itx, which has a pl2 of 241w and pl1 of 150w. I use the 12900kf. I changed the DC load line setting in the motherboard to trick the motherboard into unlocking the wattage completely, and undervolted the cpu with offset -70. I get cinebench r23 scores around 27000, which is what I should be getting. However, is this safe long term? I have fans running on idle 30%.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/FlightAccomplished91 on 2024-12-27 14:46:10.

I am a esports athelete competing in valorant . Lantency , Responsives and Smoothness is all that matters to me.

PC Config

9800x3D

Gskill trident z5 neo 16x2 6000mhz cl30-36-36-96

Msi pro b650m-a Wifi

Zotac Rtx 4060

Cooler Master 850w MWE V2 Gold

Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240L Core ARGB CPU

These are my ram timmings after i oced it

https://imgur.com/a/kRj7x9H

My previous pc(3 weeks ago) was i5 13600kf , 4070ti , gskill 3600mhz cl16 8x2

and i thought this upgrade would be worth it but it feels the same or maybe even worse in terms of latency/smoothness.

All i am asking for is suggestion to achieve the smoothness and responsiveness i am looking for which i cant seem to find even after getting good hardware.

Suggestion specfically for Ram and Cpu optimizations.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/BeneficialDebt5130 on 2024-12-27 14:24:43.

Just sharing the results i got with this build.

MOBO: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX, latest BIOS

Cooling (Air): Thermalright-PA120 SE 

Thermal Paste: GD900

CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 non-X

RAM: A generic 2x 16 3600 JUHOR kit with loose timings i got on Aliexpress. Did the best i could with the timings

PBO Curve Optimizer Settings: -18 -23 -29 -29 -29 -15

My goal was to make it on pair with a 5600x with PBO enabled. I think i can get better results with a 4000 RAM with better timings, tho i wonder if my CPU silicon can reach 2000 IF.

Took a lot of trouble and CMOS resets to reach stability, at a time it even corrupted my Windows 11 installation.

https://preview.redd.it/2g0zpvtche9e1.png?width=1904&format=png&auto=webp&s=100ae828b84dfa8fdef720a65a6e58fa6470bdff

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Dependent_Escape33 on 2024-12-27 13:43:04.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Nebra010 on 2024-12-27 13:42:14.

Hello there.

I recently got a 5700X3D, and a pretty chonky cooler, the ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE to keep it under control. To my surprise, with stock CPU settings + an aggressive fan curve on both the cooler and the 5x Arctic P12 PWM PSTs (100% at 75C or more, 3 are intake, two are exhaust in a Cooler Master NR400 case) the temps go to 85C during an OCCT stress test. Negative 20 all core offset, as shown in the second picture, brought the temps down to 77C in the same test, which I can live with. The issue is PBO settings have to be set to "Advanced" in order to modify the curve optimizer, and I've heard that PBO on AM4 X3D chips is not recommended. I'm not an experienced overclocker, I know the basics only, so I'm here to simply ask: Should I change any other settings in the PBO screen?

https://preview.redd.it/eaewkqab8e9e1.jpg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85698916a79723a6bc175ef4007610382252a534

https://preview.redd.it/pifo2xkb8e9e1.jpg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a5ea04c5d642341cd3478d3feb7b06e4d49b346f

I do apologize for the low quality screenshots, I tried to find if my B450M Pro4 has a screenshot function, couldn't find anything.

Should I change the PBO Limits from Auto to something else? There's an option to disable the limits, use motherboard limits, and another one that I can't remember now off the top of my head but if needed I can check what it is if you think it can help temps and/or performance. Should I change the Precision Boost Overdrive Scalar to 1x? Should CPU Boost Clock Override stay at disabled?

If I understand everything correctly my suspicion is that these settings are fine, but this is my first X3D chip, so any help and/or explanation regarding the interaction with these settings and the 5700X3D would be appreciated.

Cheers!

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Delicious-Radio-7083 on 2024-12-27 13:17:18.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Lower_Neighborhood56 on 2024-12-27 11:03:19.

https://preview.redd.it/fehdw6kmhd9e1.png?width=1012&format=png&auto=webp&s=477664e85717984b7011fe5abcd620843461717c

I have a 3080 and a ryzen 9 5900X with 32 gigs of ram.

I limited the fps with rivatuner to 240 which is my monitor hertz

https://preview.redd.it/inq3l50uhd9e1.png?width=279&format=png&auto=webp&s=29269e4066c5e0e1e6fd7759282c48e4ef1adad7

Surprisingly my lows are 120 fps difference which is huge. and thats simply when im in game not fighting anyone. pls help

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/cal_oc on 2024-12-27 10:04:12.

Not an OC question but.... Built my youngest a pc for christmas been getting random crashes. It's all old bits I've had knocking about in the garage. Aorus b450 elite, ryzen 1700, corsair dominator 16gb xmp2 3000 16 18 18 32. Rx580. Other than driver and bios updates is there anything I can do before I have to start switching stuff out? Cheers 🍻

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/BasedCPU on 2024-12-27 08:29:01.

https://preview.redd.it/ei4mq33dqc9e1.png?width=366&format=png&auto=webp&s=ce09e7ae094c24f45e54b9dc2d0e92095adbffd5

This is my first PC and got to learn a lot. I think I've being tinkering more than really using it lmao.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/RenatsMC on 2024-12-27 07:55:17.

My cpu is undervolted and stable in games and CB23, 3DMark, testmem5 anta777, OCCT, y-cruncher VTS but it crashes on Prime95 and Y-cruncher VT3 is it because it’s undervolted and is focusing more on workload tasks because I don’t use it for workload tasks cpu only gaming should I be worried or not I want to tighten timings for ram ?

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Empathaddict on 2024-12-27 07:34:39.

I have a prebuilt machine from MSI (big mistake especially since I can build one but have been working 60-70 hours per week and have a new kid.) I was having some issues when I open steam my mouse cursor and the system will skip for a slight second if I have 2 monitors, if I have 3 monitors connected it will skip for 1.5 seconds, with just 1 monitor no skip.

I am on the latest bios fresh install of windows fully updated. I was getting help from msi customer support chat and I was told to flash a bios from back in march, way before intel released microcode for VRM / voltage issues causing everybodies CPU to degrade. The reason he wanted me to flash that bios was because it was on the prebuilt's page and was more catered to my specific setup but I recently flashed an update from October (7D98vBE 2024-10-18) which included a voltage cap which I immediately set to 1.3. My question is, because I have a locked 14900F cpu am I safe to flash that bios?

I want to resolve these issues and have optimal bios settings but I still don't fully understand vdroop and voltage offsets, load line calibration, etc. I mean I get the just of it but I don't feel safe tinkering with it and the thought of flashing a bios with all the correct settings is very appealing to me. I ran Latency mon and came across some issues running intel default, I changed the setting to MSI Performance (PL1 253 pl2 253 280A with lite load I think at 9 I can't remember. It mentioned turning off power limiting features that were causing some performance issues so I switched from Intel default (pl1 65 pl2 253) to MSI performance with intel default liteload (AC_LL 1.1 DC_LL 1.1) and ran latency mon and it gave me no errors.

I need some help and would gladly appreciate it should I not listen to MSI customer service and deal with this stutter for a second a few times a day? I haven't ever had a blue screen or a crash, my temps are under 72C in cinabench r23 so I can live with it as long as I know my system is safe.

in summary the MSI agent sent me to the prebuilt page which had a different bios than the motherboard page but the prebuilt bios page was from march, the motherboard page (the one I flashed and am currently on) is from october, with the microcode being from september. 7D98vBE 2024-10-18 CPU Microcode 0x12B - ME Firmware ver: ME_16.1.32.2473

Thanks for reading and if you reply thank you!

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/SaudiOilSmuggler on 2024-12-27 07:18:08.

I want something that would last at least one year. (if such thing even exists?)

I have two water-cooled 7900 XTXs pulling 550W each.

So far, I have only been using Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme.

While the performance of this paste is really great, it doesn't last very long—approximately five months—and the paste starts to dry out. My hotspot would then spike to over 90°C, and I would have to change it again (which is even more of a pain if you have a custom loop).

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Ok-Fondant6513 on 2024-12-27 07:09:38.

New to overclocking, so my apologies if this is dumb. Recently, I purchased a new PC and noticed that my RAM frequency was at 2133mhz - I tried enabling xmp to 3600, then 3200 and then lower but every time I do, my PC doesn't Post and I have to manually restart it and then it posts with Memory OC failed. I have tried overclocking my memory and the CPU from 1.3v to 1.45, Memory fail again and it just made my PC run a higher temp that i wasn't comfortable with (95+ under stress)

Specs:

Motherboard- Z590GTA

CPU - I9 11900F

RAM: 4 sticks of 16GB - 3600Mhz

BIOS and everything else is at its most recent updates,

My CPU and Motherboard should be able to run at least 3200mhz as it says on their datasheets, I am completely lost and any help would be appreciated.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Sorrydough on 2024-12-27 04:21:45.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/DaAznBoiSwag on 2024-12-27 04:12:16.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/jackadoodles on 2024-12-27 03:59:52.

I am after the best 1% FPS lows possible in games like Counter-Strike 2. I believe that means I must prioritize timing over speed!

Assuming both dies are Hynix, which offers the potential for tighter timings if set to a moderate speed (6000-6400 MT/s)? 16gbit A-die in 2x16 configuration, or 24gbit M-die in 2x24?

I will be using this with a 9800X3D and ASRock B650E PG-ITX.

Thanks for any help.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/TelevisionNo2575 on 2024-12-27 03:52:28.

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The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/QuackitySparrow on 2024-12-27 03:51:01.

I recently delved into overclocking my i7 12700KF. I have upped the L2 voltage to 1.35 and increased P core to 5.0ghz and E core to 4.0ghz on the recommendation of my friend. In my asus bios i cannot find core voltage which i was told to set to 1.39v, I have now run a benchmark to test my cpu temps and speed but the cpu is stuck at 4.5ghz, should this not be at 5? Any help would be appriciated

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Samuel_Barrere on 2024-12-27 03:47:23.

For some reason when I overclock my cpu(i9 11900k) past 4200mhz it starts giving me worse performance in fortnite(the only game that I have cpu bottleneck in). My temps are peaking at 75c and im pulling about 115-120 wats. Is it maybe a problem with my memory? I have 32gb of 3200mts ram which isnt overclocked at all but it isnt barely being used either. any feedback would be super helpful, im also brand new to overclocking so feel free to point out even the most obvious of things I mightve done wrong

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/radzik0 on 2024-12-27 02:57:23.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/KhandakerFaisal on 2024-12-27 02:31:47.

Hello. I'm running into a weird problem. I'm trying to OC my card using afterburner and running kombuster. When running the stress test while increasing boost/memclocks the test doesn't crash for 2-3mins after confirming the values, and then I increase the values again and run for another 2-3 mins

However, if I end the test and try to do something else, the system freezes up. How can I get stable OCs if benchmarks don't crash/freeze, but logging into windows freezes my system.

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/BAGamingRigs on 2024-12-27 02:09:54.

New to r/overclocking

Builder wanted the best gaming money can buy (within some reason)

He choose X870E Xtreeme & 9800x3D. When it came to RAM it was very hard to determine what is the single best kit.

Settled on Dominator Titanium 64GB 6000 C30 (6200 C32 OC Profile)

But I saw plenty of improved FPS using 8000 Speed at 2:1 in YouTube. Just couldn't find a deep dive into if 8000 2:1 was actually faster or if 9800x3D had could handle 6600 1:1 on a good motherboard.

Anyone have any experience what it the best 9000 series RAM?

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Trumplostlmao2020 on 2024-12-27 01:53:13.

https://preview.redd.it/0bs6wg7wra9e1.png?width=2172&format=png&auto=webp&s=224be265114f715baa240165e02fc249ad9b59b5

Trying to get a hynix A-die kit of 64gb of ram. This should be guaranteed A-die right?

The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/jackadoodles on 2024-12-27 01:49:45.

Team Group 2x24GB DDR5 6400MT/s CL32 - $139.99

Team Group 2x24GB DDR5 7200MT/s CL34 - $182.99

They are presumably both Hynix 24gbit M-die.

Why is the second one so much more expensive, and is it worth the extra cost?

Bonus question: which is better for gaming on the 9800X3D?