Overview

• Original issue solved: Temperature problem with AIIO installation.
• New issue encountered: Power limits affecting performance.
• Objective: Enhance PC performance and lower temperature via undervolting and power limit adjustments.

Key Hardware and Financial Considerations

• Initial PC Build: $800 gaming PC.
• After Modifications: Cost increased to $900 due to AIIO installation.
• Objective: Improve performance without further expenses.

Software and Sponsorship

• Windows Activation:
  • VIP SCD Key sponsorship offering Windows 10 activation keys under $20 with a discount code: cyber CPU.

Technical Details

• Testing Process:
  • Use Ryzen Master for adjustments and Cinebench for performance testing.
• Current Findings:
  • The socket power was limited, causing performance caps.
  • Temperature under control but limited frequency due to power constraints.

Solutions and Techniques

• Precision Boost Overdrive: Increase power limits safely without damaging the CPU.

  • Main components:
    • PPT (Package Power Tracking): Maximum wattage processor can consume.
    • TDC (Thermal Design Current): Maximum sustained current in amps.
    • EDC (Electrical Design Current): Maximum current for short spikes.

• Curve Optimizer: Undervolt the processor by manually setting voltage offsets.

Optimizations

1. Manual Offset Setup:

   • Set Curve Optimizer to a manual offset of -50.
   • Test if undervolting stabilizes system performance.

2. Performance after Adjustment:

   • Drop in temperature and increase in frequency.
   • More efficient power usage with lower wattage after optimization.

Testing and Results

• Cinebench Results:
  • Initial settings limited performance.
  • Precision Boost Overdrive alone increased temperature mildly but solved power limitations.
  • After implementing the Curve Optimizer:
    • Notable temperature drop.
    • Increase in average boost clock.
    • Lower power usage compared to stock setup.

Further Considerations

• Overclocking Settings:
  • Tested Auto Overclock to increase boost by 200 MHz above factory settings.
  • Results in higher, stable boost speeds without excessive temperature increase.

Final Thoughts

• Manual Testing: Essential for stability across different applications and conditions.
• Plan: Leaving Curve Optimizer at -50 for better stability and potentially turning off auto overclocking for lower temperatures.
• Future Steps: Consider individual per core settings if instability arises.

Additional Resources

• Video instructions on setting Windows 11 as a gaming system for performance optimization.
• Windows 10 optimization tutorial linked in the description.

Note: This document summarizes the video content, including setups, experiments, and insights on optimizing a gaming PC using undervolting techniques and adjusting power limits.