If you need help finding a suitable motherboard for your overclocking adventure, we have an array of X470 motherboards that are built for this specific task. What we do recommend is that you do your overclocking on a X470 motherboard, which typically comes with a robust voltage regulator module (VRM) to boost your possibility for success. Overclock with MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBONĪlthough the guide is tailored specifically around the Ryzen™ 7 2700X, the procedure is the same for other Ryzen™ 2000-series processors. Whether you’re intentionally or just landed on this guide out of sheer curiosity, we'll help you squeeze every megahertz of performance out of your Ryzen™ 7 2700X processor. Nevertheless, each processor still has a little bit of untapped processing power in its veins that many owners don't exploit. The AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700X is already an eight-core, sixteen-thread powerhouse in its own right.

However, there is a level of satisfaction you get from unlocking extra performance from a processor that you already own. Although overclocking can yield tremendous benefits, it might not be everyone's cup of tea.

Msi overclocking guide