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mishy07
Senior Member
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05-19-2023, 08:29 AM
#1
I don’t really understand overclocking, but I’ve heard about it. What do you think about applying it to your build specs? Here’s a quick rundown of what you have:
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mishy07
05-19-2023, 08:29 AM #1

I don’t really understand overclocking, but I’ve heard about it. What do you think about applying it to your build specs? Here’s a quick rundown of what you have:

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ghostlydigger
Senior Member
500
05-19-2023, 03:29 PM
#2
Coolermaster 700w silent pro (really around ten years)
Don't worry about overclocking on such an old PSU, let alone a Coolermaster one.
Asus prime b450m a-ii
The BIOS version on the motherboard is 4202
The most recent at the time was 4622. Make sure you have the latest BIOS before attempting overclocking (after ensuring a stable 650W~750W PSU).
16 GB DDR4 Corsair vengeance
Do you have a link to this RAM kit? If your setup uses DDR4-3200MHz, it's fine. For lower speeds, you'll miss out on performance gains. With a powerful VRM B550 chipset board, you could upgrade to a dual channel DDR4-3600MHz setup to unlock more from your Ryzen 5000 series.
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ghostlydigger
05-19-2023, 03:29 PM #2

Coolermaster 700w silent pro (really around ten years)
Don't worry about overclocking on such an old PSU, let alone a Coolermaster one.
Asus prime b450m a-ii
The BIOS version on the motherboard is 4202
The most recent at the time was 4622. Make sure you have the latest BIOS before attempting overclocking (after ensuring a stable 650W~750W PSU).
16 GB DDR4 Corsair vengeance
Do you have a link to this RAM kit? If your setup uses DDR4-3200MHz, it's fine. For lower speeds, you'll miss out on performance gains. With a powerful VRM B550 chipset board, you could upgrade to a dual channel DDR4-3600MHz setup to unlock more from your Ryzen 5000 series.

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epicallee
Member
119
05-20-2023, 07:22 AM
#3
If you received a new PSU, what overclocking adjustments should you consider? I'll share the link to the RAM here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RM39V5...asin_title. You mentioned it's around 3200 MHz.
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epicallee
05-20-2023, 07:22 AM #3

If you received a new PSU, what overclocking adjustments should you consider? I'll share the link to the RAM here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RM39V5...asin_title. You mentioned it's around 3200 MHz.

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plush43
Junior Member
12
05-20-2023, 02:07 PM
#4
You might consider enabling PBO on the CPU, though that seems limited in scope. Adjusting the power ceiling, GPU speed, and memory frequency could help, but proceed cautiously. Always keep an eye on temperatures—if you notice throttling or declining performance, reduce the settings. In short, expect around 5% improvement with a noticeable power boost, but the available margin is shrinking.
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plush43
05-20-2023, 02:07 PM #4

You might consider enabling PBO on the CPU, though that seems limited in scope. Adjusting the power ceiling, GPU speed, and memory frequency could help, but proceed cautiously. Always keep an eye on temperatures—if you notice throttling or declining performance, reduce the settings. In short, expect around 5% improvement with a noticeable power boost, but the available margin is shrinking.