Overclocking can squeeze extra performance out of your CPU, GPU, or memory, but pushing hardware beyond its default settings can also cause instability, overheating, crashes, or inconsistent performance.
Temporarily returning your hardware to its default settings can help determine whether overclocking is contributing to the problem.
Temporarily Return Your Hardware to Default Settings
If you use software to overclock or tune your PC:
- Open the software you use to manage your CPU, GPU, or memory settings.
- Restore any custom overclocking, tuning, or performance settings to their default or factory values.
- Save or apply the changes.
- Restart your PC.
- Launch the game and test again.
This can include GPU or performance-tuning software such as AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, MSI Afterburner, or similar utilities.
If you're unsure how to restore the default settings, check the software or hardware manufacturer's official support documentation.
Overclocking Through BIOS or UEFI
If your overclocking was configured through your PC's BIOS or UEFI, return the affected settings to their previous default values before testing again.
If you're not sure which BIOS settings were changed or how to safely undo them, don't change settings at random. Check your motherboard or PC manufacturer's documentation, or contact their support team for assistance.
Test the Game Again
Once your hardware is back at its default settings, restart your PC and test the game.
If the issue improves, your previous overclocking or tuning configuration may have been contributing to the problem. You can refer to your hardware or software manufacturer's guidance if you want help adjusting those settings safely.
