MB B760M with OC option for 12400f
MB B760M with OC option for 12400f
Hello, I'm setting up a PC with a 12400F, 32GB RAM (4x8GB DDR4), and a 2070 Super. You're considering a B760M but saw some OC recommendations like the MSI MAG B660M Mortar. Is there another B760M option available from OC? If not, would you prefer a more affordable motherboard instead?
I've found that only a few motherboards support overclocking on non-K processors, while many don't permit it.
Consider upgrading to a 5500/5600 with a 4.7-4.8ghz allcore setup. The 12th gen offers improved IPC, though the 12400f's slow 4ghz allcore may let a faster 5500/5600 win. The B660m PG Riptide can be overpriced sometimes; used B3/450 boards are typically $50-70. If you find a B660m PG Riptide near $120, go for it. Otherwise, save and opt for Ryzen for better performance through higher clock speeds.
Most users don’t approve of it; only a few boards generally support it, and the bulk are priced above $300. The B760M Mortar Max (distinct from the standard model) permits non-K OC with 12th gen components, and some BIOS updates now include 13th gen -K CPUs. Good luck locating it in the US—it’s currently out of stock everywhere except AliExpress. The B660 variant is identical, offering no real advantages over the B760, so you may want to opt for that instead since it’s available. If you’re interested in non-K overclocking, this is your top choice: https://a.co/d/b4PfpUD. The B760M PG Riptide also exists and supports non-K overclocking, though it’s limited to DDR5 and wouldn’t fit your configuration.
Well, I'm still on schedule. Tomorrow I had a meeting to buy some used RAM. I was planning to pay €80 for G skill RIPJAWS V 4600 mhz DDR4 (4 x 8GB). But I could get Kingston Fury Beast 2x8GB 5600MHz CL40 DDR5 for €75 and ASRock B760M PG Riptide for €160. Should I go with that? In the first case, I thought about buying a MB for €110 (Gigabyte B760M DS3H) and with RAM it would cost €190. The ASRock and 16GB DDR5 would be €235. Is the performance boost worth paying €45 more? The DDR5 is better now? Thanks for your help! P.S. I'm from Spain, sorry about my English.
If you decide to cancel that, it's still wise to proceed regardless—especially since achieving 12400 at 4600MT/s with four DIMMs is quite challenging. This approach seems more viable as it will function properly and support some overclocking. Spending an additional 30 euros on a 5600 CL36 2x16GB setup would be perfect, given the performance differences between DDR5 and DDR5-8GB sticks. If you invest in overclocking the CPU, go ahead. The $110 board won't allow overclocking, but you could see about a 20% boost from the extra ~30% cost before considering DDR5 gains and other system expenses.
Sure, I'll proceed with that. I can purchase Corsair Vengeance 2x16GB 5600MHz CL36 for 105€. Eventually, while using this CPU, I’ll gain better performance thanks to overclocking, and DDR5 will be compatible for future upgrades. Thank you so much—your assistance has been very helpful!