HP Pavilion overclocking problems

[KidsPavilion]

Hello everyone! So I tried overclocking my CPU/GPU via Ryzen Master. First time, I tried PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive). But, when I clicked on anything, the screen went black for a few seconds then came back. It did this every click, and also I couldn't click on everything I could usually click on. Later on, I did a manual igpu (Integrated GPU) OC (Overclock) on my integrated RX Vega 7 graphics built in the Ryzen 5 5600g, from 1,900Mhz to 1,935Mhz, so it's not a huge jump. Same problem, though. I know it can't be overheating, since I didn't even get a chance to stress test it before it had these problems. It can't be the PSU (Power Supply Unit) since I only overclocked it a little bit. It also can't be my mistake, since I did the automatic PBO. Maybe it's my HP Erica6 motherboard, in my HP Pavilion TP01-2165z that doesn't allow OC.

. Thank you so much! Have a great day! 😁

[Alden4 · Accepted solution]

Hi @KidsPavilion,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It sounds like you're experiencing stability issues when attempting to overclock your CPU and integrated GPU. There are several potential reasons for this, including compatibility issues with your motherboard, power delivery limitations, or simply instability due to the overclock itself.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue.

• Check for BIOS updates: Ensure that your motherboard BIOS is up to date. Sometimes BIOS updates include optimizations or fixes that improve compatibility with overclocking.
• Monitor temperatures: Even if you didn't stress test your system, it's still possible that temperatures are rising too high during overclocking, causing instability. Use monitoring software to check CPU and GPU temperatures under load.
• Reset BIOS settings: If your system is unstable after attempting overclocking, try resetting your BIOS settings to default. This can help rule out any unintentional changes that might be causing issues.
• Incremental overclocking: Instead of making large jumps in clock speeds, try overclocking in smaller increments. This can help identify the specific point at which instability occurs, allowing you to find a stable overclock.
• Check power delivery: While you mentioned that you don't believe the PSU is the issue, it's still worth checking that your power supply is capable of delivering enough stable power to support the overclock.
• Verify compatibility: Some motherboards, especially those in pre-built systems like HP Pavilion, may have limited overclocking support. Check your motherboard's specifications and see if it officially supports overclocking.
• Test stability: Once you've found what you believe to be stable overclock settings, thoroughly test your system's stability using stress testing software like Prime95 or FurMark. This will help ensure that your overclock is truly stable under load.

If you've tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, it's possible that your motherboard simply doesn't support the level of overclocking you're attempting. In that case, you may need to accept the limitations of your hardware or consider upgrading to a motherboard with better overclocking support.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Alden4

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[KidsPavilion]

Wow, thank you so much! Yeah, it's probably the motherboard. After all, it's just a basic home PC, not an HP OMEN or ENVY. I would expect them to be overclockable, especially OMEN. Have a great day! 😁