MSI B450 Gaming pro carbon AC OC the 1700x
MSI B450 Gaming pro carbon AC OC the 1700x
drunkinninja :
According to the title, can I manually adjust the 1700x on the MSI B450 gaming pro carbon to 4.0 GHz across all cores? I understand the X370 is often suggested, but I’m curious about whether it will provide sufficient power delivery for the 1700x. As norcalsc mentioned, it really comes down to the 'silicon lottery'—whether your CPU can handle it. The key point is that a 4.0GHz speed isn’t guaranteed for this model, so you should expect around 3.9G or slightly less, which is typical. It also varies based on what you consider stable. Some users are fine with just booting and running games smoothly, maybe taking about 15 to 20 seconds with Prime95 small FFT. That works if they don’t push all eight cores beyond normal usage. But if you have different expectations...
yes you should be fine, will depend more on the silicon lottery
The discussion addresses whether it's feasible to increase the clock speed of the 1700X on the MSI B450 gaming pro carbon AC to 4.0 GHz across all cores. While some recommendations point to the X370, the focus is on whether the chipset can reliably deliver such speeds. The outcome largely hinges on the performance of the CPU itself. It's unlikely that a 1700X will consistently reach 4.0G, so expect around 3.9G at most, or slightly higher depending on usage. Stability matters too—some users are satisfied with minimal lag during gaming tests, while others need sustained performance for extended Prime95 sessions. The X370 and X470 boards aren't inherently better for overclocking; their VRM designs are often limited to premium models, which means many mid-range boards still struggle to match the B450's capabilities despite similar cooling setups.