First and foremost, I'd like to set my expectations and goals for this. Essentially, I want a decent, stable, and efficient setup.
| Goal | I want to run my setup as efficient as possible without losing too much performance vs stock. I can live with a 1-5% performance loss on any given day, heck even 10% at most. |
|---|---|
| Use case | I only much currently game with this new rig, but if it ever comes a time that it'll be used for productivity such as making videos, etc. I'd like for it to be a smooth transition as well. |
I have built this new rig mainly the 9800X3D + 5070 Ti setup with 32GB DDR5 6000Mhz CL28.
Now, over a day or two, I have been testing the waters of overclocking/underclocking my CPU.
So far, I have both explored dynamic configuration with PBO negative CO offset and with static configuration (shown in the image).
Right now, I'm pleased with going for a static configuration, but if anything better comes up, I'll try it out.
CPU static configuration:
– Core Ratio at 50
– CPU Core Voltage Override @ 1.1V
– LLC Mode 5 (Not sure this matters if I've already set a static core voltage)
PBO
– Limits (PPT 128W | TDC 100A | EDC 160A)
– Thermal Limit @ 85 C
– CO -20 (Not sure this matters if I've already set a static core voltage)
RAM Config:
– EXPO On @ 6000Mhz CL28
– FCLK = 2000Mhz
– UCLK=MEMCLK
\Images shown is a static 5Ghz @ 1.1V with Cinebench R23 under a 30min test\**
I have a few questions:
1) What are the Pros and Cons (except for the obvious performance loss) of running an undervolt/underclock setup both short and long term i.e. CPU lifespan, etc.?
2) Does CO and LLC matter if running at static?
2) If you've any suggestions on anything I can try, please do let me know. I'll try it in the next few days.
Also, I haven't touched my GPU config yet, but I'll be undervolting that as well. Suggestions are appreciated.