Ryzen 3600x with Asus X370 setup
Ryzen 3600x with Asus X370 setup
Switching to a 3600 resolution with an X370 board is a big change. You're considering overclocking and wondering whether Ryzen Master or BIOS is better, plus what to watch out for with a second-gen chip on an older platform. All-core overclocking seems like a solid approach here.
Ensure you upgrade to the newest stable BIOS while your 1700x remains installed. Installing a 3600x without an update will likely cause issues. I prefer making changes through the BIOS, though I haven't used Ryzen Master yet. Choose what feels more comfortable.
3600 belongs to the third generation, not the second. You should update the BIOS on that X370 before removing the 1700 module, since the current BIOS may be outdated and won’t support the new Ryzen chips well. Generally, overclocking isn’t very effective here—expect around 300 MHz unless conditions allow turbo boost. The easiest way to overclock is via Ryzen Master. If that fails, you’ll need to restart and set new values. BIOS settings are more complex but achievable.
Updating bios comes first on my to-do list. Zen 2 feels like a newer version, while Ryzen 2000 seems like a simplified Zen model. I’m wondering if the turbo boost performance might differ between X370 and X570 boards, though I’m not sure.
The only sure way is to update the BIOS and then install the new Ryzen. I’d probably go with stock speeds first, test games and benchmarks. If everything looks good—temperatures, noise—I’d leave it. For more control, Ryzen Master is user-friendly software; you can remove it and let the CPU run at default speeds. It won’t overclock unless you manually enable it and apply the profile you’re trying.