Ryzen overclocking

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So. I am wondering What are you guys getting for your oc. Right now Im at 3.9GHZ With 1.375V On Water getting 66C At load. 

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, Killstreak said:

So. I am wondering What are you guys getting for your oc. Right now Im at 3.9GHZ With 1.375V On Water getting 66C At load. 

I run 3750mhz at 1.35V, dunno if I can go higher, but my board is like a $70 ASrock with a "6" + 3 phase VRM, needs a fan on the VRM to be stable at higher voltages.

R7 1700*

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Just now, Streetguru said:

I run 3750mhz at 1.35V, dunno if I can go higher, but my board is like a $70 ASrock with a "6" + 3 phase VRM, needs a fan on the VRM to be stable at higher voltages.

Yeah I have a 10 Phase power control. On my Asus. But since its the "cheaper" Ones im not trying to push it so hard to kill the vrm. 

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3 minutes ago, Killstreak said:

Yeah I have a 10 Phase power control. On my Asus. But since its the "cheaper" Ones im not trying to push it so hard to kill the vrm. 

Should probably keep a fan over it in any event, might extend it's life

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Just now, Streetguru said:

Should probably keep a fan over it in any event, might extend it's life

Well I have a Fan on top of my VRM As it gets toasty Seen in the picture. And It runs cool now. 

[Streetguru]

8 minutes ago, Killstreak said:

 

I mean like shoving a fan blowing down onto the VRM

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Just now, Streetguru said:

I mean like shoving a fan blowing down onto the VRM

If you really want to overclock then yeah I guess. But thats your decision.

[just_dave]

2 hours ago, Killstreak said:

If you really want to overclock then yeah I guess. But thats your decision.

 

2 hours ago, Streetguru said:

Should probably keep a fan over it in any event, might extend it's life

Prime X370 Pro doesnt need any fans.

It would output max 14W in the worst possible case with an 8 core 1.4V 4GHz so this fella is well okay (7-8W) and even if, the heatsink is well capable of dissipating 14W.

@Streetguru The fact you got a trashy board doesn't mean you have to force everyone to stick a fan over the VRM.

[Streetguru]

4 hours ago, dave_k said:

 

Prime X370 Pro doesnt need any fans.

It would output max 14W in the worst possible case with an 8 core 1.4V 4GHz so this fella is well okay (7-8W) and even if, the heatsink is well capable of dissipating 14W.

@Streetguru The fact you got a trashy board doesn't mean you have to force everyone to stick a fan over the VRM.

There are also still no real options for cheap decent VRMs on AM4, most of the ones under $150-200 need fans to run well.

[johndms]

9 hours ago, Killstreak said:

So. I am wondering What are you guys getting for your oc. Right now Im at 3.9GHZ With 1.375V On Water getting 66C At load. 

As of today with my 1600, due to the cooler weather and lower ambient temperature, I've increased my overclock to 3.9GHz at 1.4125v. Damn ASRock board with no LLC and massive vdroop. During stress test 1.4125 becomes 1.337 (lowest 1.325) in HWiNFO64. So theoretically, if I had LLC, I should be able to lower my vcore and still be stable, as long as it doesn't go below 1.325 during heavy load. My temps with Noctua air were around 64c.

 

I think your board calls it VDDCR Load Line Calibration with options Low to Extreme. Try the two lowest options while avoiding Extreme like the plague. You may be able to lower your vcore which also lowers your temps. Make sure Core Performance Boost is disabled. Stress test with Aida64 (CPU/FPU/Cache) for at least 1hr.

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4 minutes ago, johndms said:

 

I assume you already have a fan on the VRM?

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Just now, Streetguru said:

I assume you already have a fan on the VRM?

It's a six core, no need.

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4 minutes ago, johndms said:

It's a six core, no need.

You should put one anyways

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Just now, Streetguru said:

You should put one anyways

Honestly, I'd love for this thing to fry. It'd give me an excuse to buy a Taichi.

 

If I were pushing a Ryzen 7 above 1.4v while consistently staying at 100% load for extended periods of time, then perhaps my VRM temps would be something to concern myself with. But with a Ryzen 5, it's just not an issue. I'm sure you've watched the same Buildzoid videos I have.

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2 minutes ago, johndms said:

 

Even at 6 core it's getting hot, I could take the time to measure it, but you might get a better OC slapping something on it .

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19 hours ago, johndms said:

Honestly, I'd love for this thing to fry. It'd give me an excuse to buy a Taichi.

 

If I were pushing a Ryzen 7 above 1.4v while consistently staying at 100% load for extended periods of time, then perhaps my VRM temps would be something to concern myself with. But with a Ryzen 5, it's just not an issue. I'm sure you've watched the same Buildzoid videos I have.

Yeah I Find This board just fine.