Is MSI Overclock Genie 4 safe to use?
Is MSI Overclock Genie 4 safe to use?
Hello
So I just assembled a new gaming PC with these specifications:
- Intel Pentium G3258 at default speeds
- CPU cooled by Cryorig H7 (idle temps around 25-30°C)
- MSI Z97 PC Mate motherboard
- 8 GB Crucial Ballistix Sport
- Corsair CX430M
- EVGA GeForce GTX 950 SC Edition
- Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB drive
- Corsair SPEC-02 Red case with three fans (two front intakes, one back exhaust)
This machine handles most games excellently at high settings. Titans of War, Witcher 3, Skyrim, and Cities: Skylines all run smoothly at medium to high levels, maintaining around 60 FPS. I’m curious whether using OC Genie 4 on the MSI Z97 PC Mate would be safe for boosting performance and pushing games like Fallout to ultra settings. Are the temperatures reasonable? Also, is there a stability test—like playing Witcher 3 for an hour or two—that could confirm its reliability? Thanks in advance, I hope it works well.
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Don't rely on oc genie. I've tested it on my 8320e and it didn't boot into Windows properly. You'll probably need to use traditional methods instead.