amd ryzen overclocking
amd ryzen overclocking
I'm starting my first PC soon and I'm just learning about all this tech. Should I choose a B350 motherboard to overclock or a A320 model for beginners? Also, with the Ryzen 5 1400 I'm planning to buy.
Fusionxz :
Overclocking the b350 or a320 boards isn't possible. For serious overclocking, you'll need an x370 board.
The b350 can technically run, but it won't perform nearly as well as the x370 boards.
I think the b350 would be sufficient for me—I’d stick with the Ryzen 5 1400 at around 3.6ghz for stability.
X370 boards are fine for overclocking, but they only offer SLi improvements; their VRMs aren’t significantly better. There’s a good video about this on AM4 boards that you should check out before making any comments. AMD has only released X370 for high-end use.
Neither the b350 nor a320 boards are suitable for overclocking. For overclocking, you generally need to buy an x370 board.
*The b350 board may function but it won't perform nearly as well as the x370 boards when running stably.
Neither the b350 nor a320 boards are suitable for overclocking. For overclocking, you should buy an x370 board.
The b350 board will function but won’t reach performance levels comparable to the x370 boards.
However, the b350 board would suffice for me; I’d recommend the Ryzen 5 1400 at a stable 3.6ghz.
Fusionxz :
Overclocking isn't possible with the b350 or a320 boards. For serious overclocking, you'll need to buy an x370 board.
The b350 can technically run, but it won’t perform nearly as well as the x370 boards.
I’m okay using the b350 for stable performance, like the Ryzen 5 1400 at around 3.6ghz.
The b350 boards handle overclocking just fine, though I’m unsure why more money is spent on the x370. The main advantage of an X370 is SLi support, and even its VRMs aren’t significantly better—they’re just more.
There’s a good video about VRMs on AM4 boards that you should watch before making any comments. AMD only released X370 for high-end users, while the B350 is aimed at those who don’t want all the extra features.
I own a mortar b350 and an x370 gaming pro carbon. The VRMs reach up to 115°C under heavy load (Prime95, IBT, Realbench), but my x370 stays at about 105°C at the same speeds and voltages. Given its double the VRMs and chokes, and twice the price, it’s clear the difference isn’t worth it for everyday use or gaming.
Also, the x370 doesn’t offer better overclocking than the b350—both support my RAM at 3200MHz and run my 1700 at 3.9GHz smoothly.
Stress test results are included in the description.
I understand I also own an MSI B350M mortar that recently reached 3.950 2 hours stable prime 95 at 1.375 v. If you're even slightly interested in overclocking, consider getting a B350 and enjoy the process. Just proceed carefully. Seanie. I haven't managed to push my RAM to 3200mhz.