overclocking my cpu wiwthout BIOS

[almanza.marquez]

I want to overclock my CPU which is a i5 7400 but my motherboard, which is a gigabyte B250m-ds3h won't let me by using the bios. is there any other method?

 

[lthampton]

The 7400 isnt unlocked so you're not going to be able to overclock it.

 

[clutchc]

Only if that motherboard BIOS allows you to increase the base clock. And I doubt it. Obviously the multiplier is locked.

 

[bignastyid]

Locked CPU on a non overclocking motherboard. Learn to enjoy stock settings or start saving for an upgrade.

 

[clutchc]

Have you considered a CPU upgrade? Intel CPUs are expensive, but you can resell the i5-7400 to re-coop some of the cost. https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/GA-B250M-DS3H-rev-10#support-cpu

 

[william p]

The other method requires an unlocked CPU. Then Throttlestop software can get control of power and multiplier settings in Windows. Or your MB may allow those settings in it's BIOS with the unlocked CPU.