[Yachtzee]

Hey guys so I bought my MSI 870A-G54 mobo with the advice from the clerk where I bought my parts because I wanted a budget build and he recommended it (yeah im an idiot).

I'm just wondering if a light o/c is still possible, I think I saw a thread saying that the mosfets weren't cooled and could fry it?

 

[xd_1771]

What processor are you using it with?

 

[Yachtzee]

Im using the 955 BE and about to get an a70

 

[xd_1771]

This motherboard and direct variants have the highest failure rate (with higher TDP processor) of the low end MSI boards I've seen. I recommend pursuing no OC and not using an aftermarket cooler (which not only completely removes VRM cooling but can risk a more immediate failure).

Plus an A70 is a poor choice on AMD platforms due to the mounting (blows upward only). Get a different cooler.