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Yes, you can overclock with an MSI B150A Gaming Pro.

Yes, you can overclock with an MSI B150A Gaming Pro.

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EggsyDiamond
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09-27-2016, 11:02 PM
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Can I increase the clock speed with a Msi b150a gaming pro? And how many case cooler ports can fit inside it? I don’t see this information in the product description.
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EggsyDiamond
09-27-2016, 11:02 PM #1

Can I increase the clock speed with a Msi b150a gaming pro? And how many case cooler ports can fit inside it? I don’t see this information in the product description.

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MrMichal23
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09-28-2016, 04:02 AM
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No, you require a motherboard with a Z170 or Z270 chipset to enable overclocking. You also need an unlocked CPU. For the Z170, you can overclock a Core i5-6600K or Core i7-6700K. For the Z270, you can overclock a Core i3-7350k, i5-6600K, i5-7600K, i7-6700K or i7-7700K. A budget-friendly option for the Z170 is available. Good low cost Z170 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/4751660/a...z170ax13.1 Good low cost Z270 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/5495278/msi-z270-pc-mate
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MrMichal23
09-28-2016, 04:02 AM #2

No, you require a motherboard with a Z170 or Z270 chipset to enable overclocking. You also need an unlocked CPU. For the Z170, you can overclock a Core i5-6600K or Core i7-6700K. For the Z270, you can overclock a Core i3-7350k, i5-6600K, i5-7600K, i7-6700K or i7-7700K. A budget-friendly option for the Z170 is available. Good low cost Z170 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/4751660/a...z170ax13.1 Good low cost Z270 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/5495278/msi-z270-pc-mate

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coolgamer33
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09-28-2016, 08:31 AM
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No, you require a motherboard with a Z170 or Z270 chipset to enable overclocking. You also need an unlocked CPU. For the Z170 model, you can overclock a Core i5-6600K or Core i7-6700K. For the Z270, compatible CPUs include Core i3-7350k, i5-6600K, i5-7600K, i7-6700K or i7-7700K. A budget-friendly option for the Z170 is available. Good low cost Z170 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/4751660/a...z170ax13.1 Good low cost Z270 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/5495278/msi-z270-pc-mate
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coolgamer33
09-28-2016, 08:31 AM #3

No, you require a motherboard with a Z170 or Z270 chipset to enable overclocking. You also need an unlocked CPU. For the Z170 model, you can overclock a Core i5-6600K or Core i7-6700K. For the Z270, compatible CPUs include Core i3-7350k, i5-6600K, i5-7600K, i7-6700K or i7-7700K. A budget-friendly option for the Z170 is available. Good low cost Z170 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/4751660/a...z170ax13.1 Good low cost Z270 Motherboard. https://www.afuture.nl/product/5495278/msi-z270-pc-mate