Hey folks! I've been experimenting with a PBO overclock on my Ryzen 5 5500 using an MSI B550-A Pro. Here's what I've done so far:
- Boost Override set to +200, which lets me reach around 4.45 GHz (stable under stress tests at about 4.42 GHz)
- Keeping the Scalar at default
- PBO Limits adjusted to the motherboard's settings
- Core offset is -10 on all cores to enhance temperatures and stability
The highest temperatures I've recorded are at 65°C (around 149°F) during stress tests. I'm curious if this setup is safe for everyday use, or am I risking my CPU? I'd love to hear from anyone with similar experiences or advice!
3 Answers
If your temperatures are under control, you should be fine. Have you run any benchmarks to gauge the extra performance with your overclock? It’s also worth checking how much additional power your system is drawing with these changes.
In my opinion, it’s very safe! I suggest adjusting your PPT, TDC, and EDC settings separately. Your temperatures look great, and I would recommend trying a scaler of 2x or higher, but definitely keep it below 5x. Just keep in mind, everyone's setup can vary.
It seems safe to me, but the key question is what kind of performance boost are you actually seeing in games or applications? That's really what matters!
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