Today, AMD allows its customers to push the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X processors above their stock TDP, up to 105W, with a simple switch in their Ryzen 600 Series motherboard BIOS after applying the latest AGESA PI 1.2.0.2 update. Applying the change won't void your warranty, but increasing the socket power increases CPU temperature , so the Ryzen team strongly recommends upgrading your cooler to handle the thermal increase.
Check for the new AGESA PI 1.2.0.2 BIOS with your manufacturer here:
The most critical part of AMD's announcement is that your warranty will not become void if you choose to apply the TDP boost from 65W to 105W. In terms of safety, the Ryzen team always tested these processors at the higher profile. You won't be pushing your 9600X or 9700X beyond its safe limits if you apply the tweak, but you will need to accommodate the increase in heat with a more capable CPU cooler.
So yes, it is safe to activate the 105W TDP in your BIOS for either the Ryzen 5 9600X or Ryzen 7 9700X processors, providing your CPU cooler can handle the increased heat. Some AIO solutions like Corsair's H150i Elite LCD XT can run up the cost, but if you skip the luxurious extras like LCD pump screens and excessive RGB lighting, you can find more affordable alternatives like ARCTIC's ~$100 Liquid Freezer III . I'll soon re-install the 9700X back into my test bench and run some tests to see if there's a significant performance increase.
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