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Is MSI Overclock Genie 4 safe to use?

Is MSI Overclock Genie 4 safe to use?

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ricby
Senior Member
681
09-06-2016, 09:32 PM
#1
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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ricby
09-06-2016, 09:32 PM #1

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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MediaZoX
Junior Member
27
09-12-2016, 02:37 PM
#2
I employ prime95 for stress testing, core temperature for measurements, cinebench for benchmarking, and cpu z for all other tasks.
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MediaZoX
09-12-2016, 02:37 PM #2

I employ prime95 for stress testing, core temperature for measurements, cinebench for benchmarking, and cpu z for all other tasks.

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Sly202001
Member
169
09-13-2016, 11:58 AM
#3
Don't rely on oc genie. I've tested it on my 8320e and it didn't work at all. It's going to be tough, but you'll have to try the traditional method.
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Sly202001
09-13-2016, 11:58 AM #3

Don't rely on oc genie. I've tested it on my 8320e and it didn't work at all. It's going to be tough, but you'll have to try the traditional method.

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Darkbandit92
Posting Freak
839
09-15-2016, 06:25 AM
#4
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.
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Darkbandit92
09-15-2016, 06:25 AM #4

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.

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Zera304
Junior Member
2
09-16-2016, 07:37 AM
#5
I employ prime95 for stress testing, core temperature for measurements, cinebench for benchmarking, and cpu z for all other tasks.
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Zera304
09-16-2016, 07:37 AM #5

I employ prime95 for stress testing, core temperature for measurements, cinebench for benchmarking, and cpu z for all other tasks.