No, missing a specific GPU effect doesn't prevent CPU overclocking.
No, missing a specific GPU effect doesn't prevent CPU overclocking.
It's worth considering. Testing CPUs with different motherboards can be useful, but running them without a dedicated GPU might limit certain performance insights or stability.
Many queries arise... What exactly are you aiming for with a lot of CPU+Mobos? Where are they coming from? For what purpose are you running tests? Likely they’re all APUs unless you have a graphics card available now. If you’re doing the testing, why are you pushing them to overclock? Are you checking how much they can actually overclock? Yes, if they’re APUs that impacts things since both video and regular CPU work happen on the same chip, leading to more heat and higher power needs at the start.
I generally wait for those who aren’t confident enough to handle their computer by themselves (not using an APU). It seems I’ll have to wait a bit longer until the GPU comes back.