recommended settings for MSI B450 Tomahawk and AMD Ryzen 5 2600X overclocking
recommended settings for MSI B450 Tomahawk and AMD Ryzen 5 2600X overclocking
I’m not able to offer any advice, just increasing the clock speed probably won’t work and you should stick to the recommended method. Your past experiences won’t apply here because each CPU is unique. I could assemble your system myself and end up with different overclock adjustments. The board you have may not support the full XFR range since it’s a midline model. To reach 4.2 GHZ you’d need improved cooling and an X470 motherboard.
In short, the 2600X can handle most stock configurations, while your GTX 1050TI will be more of a constraint than a strong performer.
All right, thanks.
The motherboard seems to perform well based on reviews, even though it's mid-range.
I'm not aiming for a 4.2Ghz, just around 4Ghz.
I don't believe an X motherboard is necessary for overclocking; many people think the 450s work fine.
The GTX 1050TI can handle most of the games I play.
Thank you.
You can easily overclock with a B450 board, and light to medium overclocking works well too. As I mentioned, to push maximum performance and reach the full XFR range (or overclock range), you’ll need a solid X470 board.
The 1050ti is excellent for 1080p, but my point was that it will restrict your performance more than the CPU, since your goal is to achieve the highest possible speed.
Yes, Ryzen Master is the ideal method for setting up and testing an overclock before making permanent changes in your BIOS.