Need Help to Maximize Performance: Overclocking and Optimization Advice for My New PC Build

[lawrencedawson]

Hey guys,

I built a new PC last December and decided to switch to the AM5 platform. My old motherboard was broken, so I thought I'd upgrade everything to be more future-proof.

Here are the specs:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

GPU: ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6750 XT

PSU: Be Quiet! Pure Power 12 M 1000W

Cooler: DeepCool AK400 Digital

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi

RAM: 2x16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 CL36

I reused the SSDs and GPU from my old PC to save on costs. The operating system is Windows 11 Pro N, debloated with Tiny11.

There is the original 120mm fan that came with the case at the back, and two Arctic fans at the top. One of these Arctic fans occasionally makes loud grinding noises at higher speeds. The cooling isn’t great, especially the GPU, which gets quite hot, and the PC can get pretty loud. I'm also not sure how to properly set the fan curves.

My question is, could someone advise me on how to get the maximum performance out of my components? What can I overclock, what settings should I adjust, what should I do in the BIOS, which programs should I use, etc.?

I'd love to buy a new GPU, the 4080 Super or 4070 Ti Super looks really appealing to me, but unfortunately, I have no money and my PC is all I have.

So, I’d like to get the most out of what I currently have. I’m good at putting PCs together and assembling them, but overclocking and tweaking settings are not my thing. I’m also open to suggestions and opinions on how I can improve my setup.

I hope you can help a fellow nerd out ❤️

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

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Edited October 31 by lawrencedawson

[wutske]

If you're really starting from scratch I'd suggest to have a look at skatterbenchers video's: https://www.youtube.com/@SkatterBencher/search?query=7900x

 

What I'd do in your case is tuning the CPU with PBO and make sure that XMP/EXPO is enabled in the BIOS so your RAM runs at the advertised speeds

If the GPU is already cooking then I wouldn't even bother overclocking it. Depending on your case you may be able to add a fan in the front or side to help cooling your GPU. You may also want to look into replacing your old fans, Noctua's are expensive but are generally very efficient.

 

Just as a general reminder, going overboard with voltages can and will kill hardware. So if you're not sure, don't touch any voltages in the BIOS