overclock

Forum discussion tagged with overclock.
  1. emre59

    Question R9 5950X & X570-E STRIX liquid cooling system resets

    Hello, I recently upgraded from a 3700X processor to a 5950X and an Arctic 360 mm liquid cooler. Motherboard: ASUS X570-E STRIX gaming. RAM: 2x16 GB 3600 MHz Corsair Vengeance DDR4. When I first installed the system, the temperatures could reach 90 degrees. I also undervolted from the BIOS. (I...
  2. M

    Question I tried to overclock the RAM but it gives me slower startup ?

    I tried to overclock the ram but it gives me slower start, why? how to fix? I pushed it from 4800 to 5800 and when it starts there is a 20 sec of red light inside my pc and then it starts normally. Of course I turned the number back to normal. any advices? Something else I can Improve after...
  3. 0

    Question 10900K to 100°C on optimized defaults

    For the past three years, I had my CPU overclocked to 5GHz, and it ran flawlessly. When idle, temperatures hovered around 45°C, and under maximum load, they typically peaked at 80°C, occasionally spiking to 90°C but only briefly. Under normal load, the temps were around 60°C. However, this...
  4. E

    Question Should I worry about force shutting down system during memtest86?

    Anybody ever got no signal/black screen during memtest86? I had my monitor set to VRR off while I playing PS5 on HDMI2, running memtest on HDMI1, however, I turned on VRR on hdmi2 playing a game, after that, when i switch back to HdMI1, I got no signal, just black screen, switching VRR off on...
  5. Ajayvasanth

    Question Can I OC RTX 3060 at 185W?

    Hi All 👋🏻, I have an Asus Dual RTX 3060 OC V2. The card was hitting 90°C at 100% power due to bad thermal paste. I was throttling the card to run at 90% power and hitting 81°C for 5 months. (Score 4880). (160W) Performance sucked. Then now I took a huge risk and repasted the card with Arctic...
  6. LuKaWin10

    Question Overclock E6750 how to do it

    Hello, I wanna overclock my E6750 to 3.4 GHz. Specs: Mobo: P35-DS3 rev 2.1 PSU: Some 350W one no labels no name idk CPU: E6750 GPU: GT 730 ASUS 2 GB GDDR5 Kepler Arch. RAM: 2X1 Kingston 333 MHz and 2x1 GB PQ1 CORP 400 MHz DDR2 RAM! Cooler: Aigo Ice200PRO (temps are lower than 30 when in BIOS...
  7. T

    Question 3 related issues with new GPU

    So I’m having 3 issues with my new 7900 GRE so if anybody has any insight, I would appreciate it. Issue 1. If I plug my second monitor into the integrated graphics, port of the motherboard I cannot overclock my GPU? For the past week I’ve been tearing my hair out, trying to figure out why I...
  8. T

    Question GPU overclock is fine in games and benchmarking but crashes when idling

    So just like the header says my new 7900 GRE when overclocked it’ll play fine in games and when benchmarking but once I exit the game and go to the home screen, or do some web surfing the system will gray screen and either freeze or restart. I don’t have a lot of experience overclocking GPUs so...
  9. S

    Question High FPS but "UNSMOOTH" gameplay, it's fine when spectating, latency issue ?

    Hello, I tried to figure this out 2 years ago when I first built this PC, my specs: MOBO: Gigabyte Z390 AUROS PRO WIFI CPU: I7-9700K (NOT OC's yet) GPU: 1660TI OC WINDFORCE RAM: 32G 3600 Vengeance PSU: 750W BRONZE Monitor: MSI OPTIX MAG SERIES 27" 1080P Basically my FPS is always high and...
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    Question System does not POST after applying DOCP, do I need to overclock my CPU ?

    Hi there! System is as follows: The RAM is two 8GB sticks sold in pairs, installed in slots A2 B2. I'm running the latest bios version on the motherboard (Version 4604). By default the system runs with RAM at 2400MHz, I'd like to get the expected 3333MHz. Looking at the motherboard support...
  11. artyily

    Question i7-4790K is running too hot ?

    Hey there, I want to overclock my 4790K but with no overclock it runs around 80C under 100% load. The cooler is a: Hyper TX3 EVO Could it be a bad installation that is causing the high temps or I just need a better cooler?
  12. D

    Question Overclock on QNIX 2710 monitor

    Does anyone know exactly what just happened? I overclocked my QNIX2710 a while ago. To 96Hz vs the rated maximum of 60Hz. There were no obvious issues at the time and games ran fine at 96 Hz. Today, Resident Evil 4 remake seemed to make the monitor freak out when switching to the 96Hz refresh...
  13. Futureg

    Question XMP DDR4 RAM ISSUES CRUCIAL 3200

    I need help. I would appreciate any support as it’s been driving me crazy all day. I have just bought the crucial 3200mhz 16GBx2 ram installed them in the correct slots. They are in dual channel according too cpu z. However it says they support xmp 2 but when i go into the bios only 1 xmp...
  14. F

    Question Expo won’t post.

    I recently upgraded to an AM5 setup, specs below: Asus RIG strix X670e-F motherboard Ryzen 9 7900x3d 4x G.skill trident z5 neo rgb series (amd expo) DDR5 16gb 6000mt (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR) Evga ftw 3080ti Super flower titanium 1000w My ram will not run higher than 3600mhz, I’ve tried...
  15. Lebanan

    Question Which RTX 4070 Super to get ?

    Hello! So first I want to mention that I am new here and also in the PC stuff but I am learning fast. So with that out of the way,I want a opinion on which RTX 4070 SUPER to get, like from what brand? I came down to these options since they are in my budget so: Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER...
  16. Mattimanden

    Question I7-9700K overclocking - can these changes kill my system?

    Specs: CPU and GPU are watercooled in a custom loop, and at the CPU's current default settings, it reaches high 30's without load, and approx. 60 under full load. CPU: I7-9700K GPU: EVGA FTW3 1080 TI MOBO: Asus Prime z390-A Ram: 32 GB DDR4 3200 mhz PSU: EVGA 1000W I have had some stubborn...
  17. B

    Question Did I Fry my Gigabyte Radeon RX 6660

    While playing Helldivers 2 last night I used the AMD auto overclock feature in the Radeon Software and my screen went black. I was able to get my old gpu to work and boot to windows but with my RX 6600 I only get a black screen. I was able to remote into the pc with RDP with my RX 6600 plugged...
  18. Deafmute420

    Question Can someone help me with under volting my 13700k?

    Ok I've been having a lot of trouble getting my CPU tuned. I have a 13700k on a gigabyte z790 aorus elite ax ddr4 with thermal grizzly aeronaught and a corsair capellix H115i AIO. I have done a lot of research on the values I should be achieving. I keep undervolting it and no temperature drops...
  19. C

    Question Pc wont start after oc

    specs: MSI MEG B550 Unify R5 5600x Aorus 1080ti Cougar GX 800w G.Skill Ripjaws V 32gb 3200 Q: I tried oc cpu and ram. After restart my pc wont boot, all coolers working but no image at all. Debug hex okay then start repeating 32-37 hex, ez degub led shows vga and boot. I’ve tried clearing...
  20. A

    Question What is my RAM's die type?

    I have a Gskill Trident Z5 rgb Ram ( 6000-36-36-36-96 on XMP, Dual Channel 2 x 16gb ) in my build. What is the die type used in the module? Link to ram manufacturer's website : Click here Click here for my DRAM's thaiphoon burner screenshot. <= Imgur website. Thanks in advance.
  21. zimmerx550

    Question After overclock

    Greetings to all. I encountered a problem after some changes for CPU in the bios. My PC won’t boot anymore, q-code states b7. Tried to remove cmos, it didn’t help. My question is, do I need to flash bios with USB? Thank you in advance
  22. Wade Wilfong

    Question CPU How to prioritize certain cores for gaming

    I want to prioritize my game, mouse and keyboard for my cpu how do I do so correctly?
  23. B

    Question Overclocking my cpu and gpu ?

    hey all , as the titles says ,i want to overclock my cpu and gpu , as for me im pretty noob when it comes to software , hardware atleast better , for me i always thought that everything writte on a cpu for example ( i7 6700 vs i7 6700k ) for example i just know about the 'K' at the end means...
  24. carpetfingerburns

    Question 2 Motherboards dead back to back.

    I had a power outage a couple days ago and after the power came back on my PC was dead. The fans and lights worked but I couldn't get to bios. I tried a variety of solutions none worked except replacing my motherboard. Replacing my motherboard worked and all my other parts seem to be fine...
  25. UKJoel

    Question Overclocked CPU causes PC to blue screen, but it used to be okay ?

    My pc has been running my i7 13700kf clocked at 5GHz for the last 9 months without issues until i decided to play call of duty for the first time then my pc started freezing and blue screening non stop and it now crashes chrome all the time, even when i downclocked it to 4.7 GHz it still...
  26. SovietGamer115

    Question Does overclocking CPU increases RAM compatibility?

    I have 2× E5 xeon2630v3 2.4 mhz on a unknown chinese mobo with 4× sticks of ddr4 3200mhz( reduced by CPU to 1600mhz) If i overclock my CPU to 3.2 mhz will it support 3200mhz and not reduce it?
  27. splfh0000

    Question More accurate vcore on Ryzen 7950X3D ?

    I got a new Ryzen 7950X3D CPU, and wanted to take more on performances and about the vcore. 7950x3d had two ccd, one is 3dcache ccd and another one is just normal one. The problem is, two ccd's vcore should total difference, 3dcacah ccd vcore should not over 1.2v and normal should not over...
  28. art_lck

    Question CPU downclocks after sleep

    Hi, I would say I am new to overclocking. I disabled a lot of energy features in BIOS, I set the constant clock ratio multiplier to 51, and the cache ratio to 45. I have a great cooling for my system. I have no problem playing games, running stress tests, and being idle... but When I wake up...
  29. C

    Question How do i undervolt my i7-13700KF ?

    Hello, recently my pc started to reboot while gaming and after a few test on OCCT i noticed that my extreme setting test for the CPU was causing a report error on one of the core, thats the error im getting: https://ibb.co/m49skVr After some research , i noticed that a lot of people suggest to...
  30. Vikko151

    Question Overclocking G-SKILL F3-14900CL9-4GBXL: It is possible on a H97-PLUS or should I go on a Z97-PRO GAMER?

    Hello there, Yes, I got a old build (I will go on a new platform if I can), but I want to get out the max power of my computer. In this post: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/should-i-switch-to-i7-4790k-or-would-it-be-better-to-buy-a-new-computer.3822865/, the problem specified by many...
  31. EliasL

    Question I9-12900KF running very hot. Possible issue with CPU voltage?

    Hardware specifications: CPU Intel Core i9 12900KF 3.2 GHz 30MB Motherboard Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX DDR4 (BIOS = F15) CPU cooler be quiet! Pure Rock 2 PSU MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850W SSD Kingston NV2 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 2TB Thermal paste DeepCool Thermal D9 Problem description: Hello. 4...
  32. ncr123

    Question Is my graphics card default overclocked?

    Hello, I am not entirely sure how to check this, but is my current graphics card factory overclocked? This is what I currently have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083GGYNQ6?tag=georiot-us-default-20&ascsubtag=tomshardware-us-3024288516463410000-20&geniuslink=true&th=1 Name: GeForce RTX 2060 KO...
  33. J

    Question Cooling recommendations for i7 10700k

    Hey folks, I posted a few weeks ago in this forum detailing a overheating problem with my build of 3 years now utilizing a i7 10700k. My main uses are for creative work and gaming. I will link the previous post that I made on these forums here for details regarding the issue of overheating and...
  34. J

    Question Red CPU DEBUG light on Motherboard turns on only when playing games (PC WORKS FINE)

    I have a PC built in mid 2020 that I have been using pretty extensively for the past 3 years. This past month, my computer has been running into more problems with random crashing (display cuts out, then the computer auto restarts). However, it has not been bad to the point where I had to get it...
  35. V

    Question No POST after overclocking CPU & RAM ?

    Hello, I bought myself an ryzen 5 5600x and tried to do a bios update from f51 to f61 and it worked, my pc will boot just fine after it, but I couldn't enter in the bios setup. So I decided to overclock the cpu and ram again, but this time from an program called easy tune. Cpu to 4.2ghz from 3.6...
  36. Seabass101

    Discussion 5800x3D Bios Settings?

    Question: What dose everyone use for best performance and great undervolting? Is this a good and safe settings for Ryzen 5800x3D for longevity PPT @ 140W TDC @ 95A EDC @ 140A Thermal Limit: 80c And Curve Optimizer -20 to -30 per core Is that good for safety and longevity of the Ryzen 5800x3D...
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    Question Is this a good undervolt for amd rx6800xt?

    In game Fluctuates Voltage 0.993 - 1 volt core 2330-2338 power 210-225 wats edge temp 72 junction temp 79 BTW why is the junction temp so low? Can the sensor be faulty? now this is a nitro + card and the original clock was 2360 but was drawing 290 watts for it am I missing out here by...
  38. M

    Question Alternating between base speed and boost speed

    So I've installed a new cooler on my Ryzen 5 5600 and it's running so cool I've decided to overclock it but I can not figure out how to just overclock the boost speed and leave the base speed alone, for example leaving the base speed at 3.5ghz when I'm not playing games but when I am the CPU...
  39. an117

    Discussion My pc keeps shutting down for no reason OC might be the issue?

    Hello Guys a few days ago I overclocked my CPU in order to get more FPS in Arma 3 everything was good, after succesfully overlocking it I decided that I would overlock my GPU as well right after I did that my PC started to shut itself off randomly 1 time while playing 2nd time after just...
  40. M

    Question PC runs fine, but in some games it does not feel smooth enough ?

    Hi there guys, newbie here. I am after some help with my rig. It has been built in 2020 and it runs fine, but in some games it does not feel smooth enough. Especially fps games like apex legends. CPU: RYZEN 5 3600X GPU: MSI 2070 SUPER System Gigabyte B450 AORUS PRO Motherboard Gigabyte...