VaynardX

The 2700x doesn't have an iGPU. Do you have a discrete graphics card?

Is your motherboard Ryzen 3000 ready? There are some motherboards like the B450 Tomahawk Max from MSI is already compatible with the 3000 series CPUs. You might need to do a BIOS flashback to flash the latest one.

Update directly to F11. Reset CMOS after.

Download Thaipoon Burner and read one of your RAM sticks (since it is a kit, you only need to read one). Then, at the bottom, click the highlighted text saying that 'convert to nanoseconds' or something then export it as an HTML file. Fire up Ryzen DRAM calculator again and then click on "Import XMP" and then click the thaipoon burner report that you just saved. Those settings coupled with the safe preset should be closest to your RAM's XMP profile (with better voltages).

The stock Wraith Prism cooler that the 3700x comes with is actually really good. The only thing that you need to remember is to set a custom fan curve because the constant ramping up and down can be annoying at times.

What you are experiencing is what is known as VDroop. That means that when you stress test or put load on your computer, it will actually not feed what you set on the motherboard unless if you tinker with your mobo's LLC settings. Not all motherboards have this option, but your mobo probably has it. LLC stands for load line calibration and you may want to experiment with that to get the voltage that your system needs to get stable. That being said, I really do not trust the automatic overclocking feature of some motherboards because, if anything, it just feeds your procie may way too much voltage than it ever needs. Overclocking is something that requires a lot of time and testing, but if you can manage, you will have unlocked the full feature of your processor and get to enjoy it for a long time.

So, I am using an MSI Gaming M3 Motherboard and I am currently in A61 (BETA Bios). This is because whenever I overclock with previous BIOS versions, the computer will be stuck in a bootloop for a couple of seconds which is annoying and could potentially damage PC components. Anyway, this new BETA bios is okay and it does eliminate the bootlooping problem I had. So, my question is, is it safe to not update to a new "official" bios and just stick with this BETA bios instead?

BIOS overclocking is the way to go dude. Programs that overclock your components (aside from the GPU, at least) can present a lot of problems, especially when it comes to voltages. If your BIOS is the limitation, then try updating to the latest BIOS and see if that changes. Furthermore, have you tried enabling XMP profiles?

Some people report having issues using the AI suite to overclock their CPU's. I would just manually overclock if I were you as it is very easy to do on the Skylake platform.

These errors are usually tied to a bad overclock. Did you overclock your CPU?

Not all chips can go beyond 4.6, so if you're able to get past that, then you're kind of lucky. Usually, when a "hardware failure" is detected in Aida64, it just means that the CPU doesn't get enough voltage.

If your GPU goes beyond 85C, then that's overheating.

I suggest going either Asus or Gigabyte motherboards. Asus is a well-known brand when it comes to overclocking motherboards. Gigabyte motherboards have pretty good VRMs. MSI is picking up traction, but I am still skeptical about how long they will last.

Just uninstall all of it but download the driver first. Your mobo manufacturer should have the driver only.

I guess it all boils down to individual preference. Most people would choose either Gigabyte or Asus motherboards, but they are probably just fanboys. I am using an MSI motherboard and I am very happy with it.