h3donyst
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I have a few concerns not necessarily issues, but if someone could clarify them, that would be great.
I used to own Intel processors but I have decided about a year ago to change teams so to speak.
Here are my specs.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MBO: AMD B450-PLUS GAMING
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Zotac AMP!
RAM: HyperX 16GB Predator DDR4 3200MHz CL16 KIT HX432C16PB3K2/16
The concerns I am having is with Ryzen 7 2700x processor (https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-2700x):
1.) Wraith prism cooler
The first thing I noticed was that the stock cooler (wraith prism) that came with Ryzen 7 2700X is so loud, it sounds like a jet engine but it varies from quiet to "all systems go".
I get it, it's constantly bringing down temps at some point as they go up, but come on... it's so annoying.
There is a setting on the cooler HI - LOW, I set it to low of course, quiet setting in BIOS Qfan and tried to "playing" with fan curves but I'm unsure what is the optimal setting.
It's not the dust buildup since it is like this from the beginning and I read all over the internet I'm not the only one:
Maybe someone could recommend a replacement cooler or maybe water cooling? Or advice?
2.) CPU Voltage
I have read all over the internet that anything over 1.4v could cause a degradation in longevity of the processor. My CPU voltage, when set in windows power plan: Balanced / High perf. / Ryzen balanced is always around 1.4v or over.
The BIOS settings are set to default, nothing has been overclocked or changed. The voltage that high during normal operation, not gaming.
I have tried to set idle % of the CPU to lower in power plan as advised but nothing changed.
3.) Regarding the EDC
Is it normal to have it at 100 % at idle? Will it cause any damages to the MBO or reduce longevity?
The EDC is at 100% almost all the time when the power plan is set: Balanced / High perf. / Ryzen balanced
When I set the power plan at Power saver, my CPU speed is limited to 2.2 GHz which is not something I want but it reduces voltage and EDC.
It is worth noting that I do not have cooling issues, the CPU, MBU temps are within normal ranges and the CPU is not overloaded in any way when gaming.
It just seems when idle, I have these "spikes".
Some say it is normal, it's just how the Ryzen 7 works, some say I should check if my PC is truly idle.
I had no issues or concerns like this when I was on Intel CPU.
I used to own Intel processors but I have decided about a year ago to change teams so to speak.
Here are my specs.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MBO: AMD B450-PLUS GAMING
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Zotac AMP!
RAM: HyperX 16GB Predator DDR4 3200MHz CL16 KIT HX432C16PB3K2/16
The concerns I am having is with Ryzen 7 2700x processor (https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-2700x):
1.) Wraith prism cooler
The first thing I noticed was that the stock cooler (wraith prism) that came with Ryzen 7 2700X is so loud, it sounds like a jet engine but it varies from quiet to "all systems go".
I get it, it's constantly bringing down temps at some point as they go up, but come on... it's so annoying.
There is a setting on the cooler HI - LOW, I set it to low of course, quiet setting in BIOS Qfan and tried to "playing" with fan curves but I'm unsure what is the optimal setting.
It's not the dust buildup since it is like this from the beginning and I read all over the internet I'm not the only one:
I thought I would get used to the noise so I waited a year but it just drives me crazy unless using headphones and I find myself always switching between power profiles (balanced/power saver) to somewhat reduce the noise and also for reason below.The cooler is loud and emits 44 dB(A) under load (50 cm distance, 45° diagonal) when the fan is spinning at 2600-2700 RPM. The fan can even be a bit noisy even when the system is idling on the Windows desktop. Unfortunately, the fan adjusts much too rapidly as the cooler reacts to short-term temperature jumps.
We see the result in the narrow-band frequency spectrum of the motor noise, which shifts back and forth between approx. 240 and 300 Hz. The fan generates almost 39 dB(A) at idle, which isn't necessary. It helps if adjust the fan curve to a fixed speed of at least 1400 RPM if the processor is under 60°C. However, you'll have to experiment because each case will require different settings.
Maybe someone could recommend a replacement cooler or maybe water cooling? Or advice?
2.) CPU Voltage
I have read all over the internet that anything over 1.4v could cause a degradation in longevity of the processor. My CPU voltage, when set in windows power plan: Balanced / High perf. / Ryzen balanced is always around 1.4v or over.
Should I be concerned?AMD recommends Ryzen™ 7 2700X owners to not run their processors beyond 1.4V. If you're a performance chaser, there's no harm in going as high as 1.45V as long as you have a capable cooling solution that can keep the heat under control.
The BIOS settings are set to default, nothing has been overclocked or changed. The voltage that high during normal operation, not gaming.
I have tried to set idle % of the CPU to lower in power plan as advised but nothing changed.
3.) Regarding the EDC
Is it normal to have it at 100 % at idle? Will it cause any damages to the MBO or reduce longevity?
The EDC is at 100% almost all the time when the power plan is set: Balanced / High perf. / Ryzen balanced
When I set the power plan at Power saver, my CPU speed is limited to 2.2 GHz which is not something I want but it reduces voltage and EDC.
It is worth noting that I do not have cooling issues, the CPU, MBU temps are within normal ranges and the CPU is not overloaded in any way when gaming.
It just seems when idle, I have these "spikes".
Some say it is normal, it's just how the Ryzen 7 works, some say I should check if my PC is truly idle.
I had no issues or concerns like this when I was on Intel CPU.
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