usb use pci frequency, why not overclock multiplier? it's easier than overclock bclk. you need lower ram frequency and cpu multiplier if you want to try bclk overclocking. 13900k some best overclock I recommended try set all p core to run at max turbo frequency 5,8ghz. if you prefer to use as much threads as possible like rendering, compiling then try overclock e core to 5ghz (6ghz or whatever until pc crash). shouldn't disable c state, speed step (iest), speed shift because it let your cpu run less efficent. without overclock bclk you can use xmp auto overclock ram, and enable all feature like speed step, c state, volt opti, speed shift, erp... use prime95 to test in few minute make sure system stablehello i know its safe to overclock with z790 boards mine is apex its separate from pcie/dmi voltages but what about usb is it separate as well ? im running 140bclk without turbo boost speedshift hyperthreading 13900k