I'm coming from only ever using intel, I recently upgraded from
12700k to 9950x3d
32 GB DDR5 5800Mhz CL 38 to 64GB DDR5 6000Mhz CL 26
and I got an MSI X870E Edge Ti

I have project Lasso, am I supposed to restrict games to the 0-15 cores? And other programs to the rest?
Also there's the bios settings I have set it to Expo 1 and it matches the speed of what my RAM is designed to be.
There's also the X3D Gaming mode, which I did a quick search and decided NOT to enable.

Also PBO auto or Enable? I did Enable based off a quick search but honestly this is all new to me (AMD stuff) and wondering if I messed up or should do some extra steps.

Im just finishing my new build with a 9950x3d, ASRock x870e taichi, 2x48 ddr5 6000 ram.

I've seen a ton of different posts, etc recommending essential changes to make to bios/windows to reduce potential issues with core parking and others. Is there a definitive list of changes people should be making on a fresh build or is it still all trial and error?

Balanced power plan is the one thing I've seen that has been consistently recommended.

Hi all,

Short intro/context:
I’m a happy owner of the ASRock B650E Riptide WiFi for more then a year (flawless with 7800X3D on BIOS 1.21, now updated to 3.30 before installing 9950X3D).
Everything works fine so far (with 9950x3d):

• All BIOS settings on default except EXPO (enabled for RAM)

• Benchmarks: 3DMark Spy test in normal range, OCCT (1h, Linpack/AVX2) — no errors, temps under control

• Cooling: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 420 Pro

My concern:
Given the recent news about Ryzen 9000 burn-outs (esp. on ASRock boards), I want to minimize risk of CPU damage but without losing performance compared to stock/default.

What I’ve found so far (from Reddit & forums):

• No universal "safe config" for this board/CPU combo exists — advice is scattered, sometimes even contradictory.

• Most users recommend:

  • Curve Optimizer (CO) all-core offset: –15 to –20 (some run –30 but with stability risk)

  • LLC (Load Line Calibration): Level 2 or Auto (avoid Level 1)

  • PBO Limits: Motherboard or Default

  • TjMax: 85°C (lower for extra headroom, optional)

  • VSOC: 1.05–1.10V with EXPO enabled

  • C-State: enabled, but some disable for stability (mixed results)

So far, I run everything default except EXPO.
Temps and benchmarks are perfect, but I'm wondering if I should preemptively tune anything for extra safety — or if latest BIOS is enough.

My questions to experienced users:

1. Which of the above settings are really worth tweaking for safety (burn-out prevention), and which should be left alone?

2. Are my target values for CO (–15 all-core), LLC (Level 2), VSOC (~1.05V), PBO limits ("Motherboard") correct?

3. Should I set TjMax to 85°C or just leave at default?

4. Any settings I should not touch to avoid instability or hidden performance loss?

My goal:
Safety first — I want to avoid CPU/motherboard damage but I do not want to lose any performance compared to default/stock. No manual OC, no performance loss if possible.

Thanks in advance!
If needed, I can share HWInfo or BIOS screenshots/logs.

I've bought a new cpu and a new motherboard from MSI. What settings I need to enable in my bios of this cpu generation in combination running Windows 11 Pro?

I have RAM, I need enable RAM speed Xmp mode to run the specified settings. But what else need to be turned on to be run smooth? Also what powerplan needs to be configured in Windows 11?

In Windows 10 I've had it always on "high", but don't know what is recommended to do?

Sorry for multiple questions. I'm currently installing windows 11 on my upgraded 9950X3D using a ASRock b650 steel legend and was wondering which BIOS settings i should run with. •Already activated EXPO and PBO was set to "auto" I saw a setting to allow up to 105W TDP but didn't touch it as I was a bit scared it might over volt the CPU. (Very novice at PC building) I've seen something about core parking. Unsure where I configure that if it's even needed for the 9950X3D.

Thanks in advance.

Newly built workstation/gaming machine. Running the latest BIOS, from MSI.

Can any one please suggest the best Bios settings to change for best performance?

Thanks in advance

Hi yall, i got 9950X3D on a new build and currently running stock bios settings. Do i need to tweak alot of settings to get most of it? improved 1% lows etc.?

rtx 5090
9950X3d
G.Skill 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL26 Trident Z5 Royal Neo Silver AMD EXPO

any help would be appreciated!

I have settled into my PC and undervolted and overclocked my 9070xt. I have not touched the 9950x3d, I have only enabled PBO 1, nothing else.

I want to look into undervolting it as it can get quite hot (ex. Minecraft 4000 chunk render distance and stuff like that), but I am also unsure about other Gigabyte bios settings. I vaguely remember there being different PBO types too.

Any advice on what to enable / change is appreciated.