Ryzen 7 1700 OC

[akmoney97]

PC Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 7 1700
Cooler: NZXT Kraken x62
Case: NZXT S340
Mobo: Asrock AB350 Pro ATX
RAM: 16 gb G.skill 2666mhz
GPU: ASUS 1070 dual port 1607 MHz

The listed specs above is the current computer i have. I am overclocking for the first time and was wondering what i should be aiming for in terms of clock speed as well as voltage. Any tips, or recommended settings would be very helpful. I am currently using the stock cooler for the CPU for the last month, but i got my NZXT Kraken x62 today and am very excited to use it. The main reason for this post is: i need any help i can get on how to OC correctly without ruining my CPU and doing it correctly. Thanks for any help.

 

[Chugalug_]

Aim for about 4.8GHz.
You can tweak it yourself or you can go for 3.8GHz at just under 1.4v.

 

[akmoney97]

Aim for about 4.8GHz.
You can tweak it yourself or you can go for 3.8GHz at just under 1.4v.

i thought Ryzen should not exceed 1.35v for long time OC

 

[Chugalug_]

Nope, it's perfectly fine as long as its sufficiently cooled.

 

[akmoney97]

Nope, it's perfectly fine as long as its sufficiently cooled.

Also, what are the ideal temps at that range. I was aiming for 3.8ghz. About a 25-27% increase in clock performance.

 

[Chugalug_]

Under 80c under heavy load, maybe low 80s in stress testing at the highest.
You'll want a decent aftermarket cooler, get the Cryorig H7 or M9a.

 

[Lannister in the North]

I'm assuming your main purpose is gaming?
You won't need more than 3.8GHz.
Memory speed has far more influence.
I would say make sure your RAM runs at 2666MHz first, then worry about overclocking CPU.

Anyway,
I'm hitting 3.8Ghz stable with just 1.27-ish vcore on 1700X;

The lower your vcore, the less heat and power (and subsequently noise) you generate.
Start at 1.35Volts and check if your system is stable.
If not, give a bit more.
If yes, you can try a bit lower.

 

[Chugalug_]

With Ryzen, at least 3000Mhz is preferred, but nothing he can do if he already has the system.
I just recommended a store preapplied OC we use, since while it is generally above the usual 1.3-1.35v 4.8GHz setting you'd usually see, it ensures a stable overclock with little hassle and still solid temps, less fiddling around.
I would suggest, if you're up for it, to set to 1.3v, then go to 3.8GHz, see if that's stable, then if still unstable, go to 1.325v, then 1.35v, followed finally by 1.375v if the last two were still poor.

 

[akmoney97]

I'm assuming your main purpose is gaming?
You won't need more than 3.8GHz.
Memory speed has far more influence.
I would say make sure your RAM runs at 2666MHz first, then worry about overclocking CPU.

Anyway,
I'm hitting 3.8Ghz stable with just 1.27-ish vcore on 1700X;

The lower your vcore, the less heat and power (and subsequently noise) you generate.
Start at 1.35Volts and check if your system is stable.
If not, give a bit more.
If yes, you can try a bit lower.

So when OCing the CPU, the only things im changing is the v_core voltage and the multiplier correct. Nothing else.

As far as OCing the memory, can you provide instructions on how to do this correctly.

 

[Chugalug_]

That's correct.
For the memory, just go to memory overclocking or XMP profile, and set clock speed to 2666MHz.
I wouldn't try to OC further, voids warranty.

 

[akmoney97]

That's correct.
For the memory, just go to memory overclocking or XMP profile, and set clock speed to 2666MHz.
I wouldn't try to OC further, voids warranty.

do i have to change the voltage to it or anything?

 

[Chugalug_]

For the memory?
No.

 

[akmoney97]

With Ryzen, at least 3000Mhz is preferred, but nothing he can do if he already has the system.
I just recommended a store preapplied OC we use, since while it is generally above the usual 1.3-1.35v 4.8GHz setting you'd usually see, it ensures a stable overclock with little hassle and still solid temps, less fiddling around.
I would suggest, if you're up for it, to set to 1.3v, then go to 3.8GHz, see if that's stable, then if still unstable, go to 1.325v, then 1.35v, followed finally by 1.375v if the last two were still poor.

Well i overclocked the RAM to its actual speed. As far as stability testing, do i just use cinebench or what?

 

[Chugalug_]

Use Unigine Heaven and Prime 95 in 10 minute bursts.