Enhancing performance by increasing CPU speed.
Enhancing performance by increasing CPU speed.
You're looking to push your Ryzen 5 1600 and MSI Tomahawk B450 beyond its base 3.2GHz to around 3.6GHz boost. It sounds like you're already managing the base speed well, but hitting higher utilization without issues is tricky. I can offer some guidance on what you might need to check or adjust. Have you considered using a CPU overclocking tool like HWMonitor or OCCT? Also, ensure your cooling system is solid enough for higher loads—overclocking can stress the thermal paste and fans. Let me know if you want tips on diagnostics or safe settings!
Search for some guides. If it causes a blue screen, it means the system isn't stable. You might need more power or a gentler overclock.
Be careful to avoid blowing yourself up, okay? I’d begin by reducing the voltage until you freeze or crash. Then raise it back up until stability returns, increase the multiplier again until things become unstable, add more voltage until stable once more, and keep repeating. I’m not sure you can run all cores at the maximum boost clock unless you have a top-notch cooler, though a 3400 might be possible.