8320 above 5ghz
8320 above 5ghz
I'm using the old FX 8320 at 4.8 ghz stable on an M5A99FX board with a custom loop and triple 9x120mm radiators for passive cooling. Anyone has advice for speeds above 5 ghz?
It's difficult to judge the temperatures right now. That component operates at extremely high speeds, drawing power in ways that are hard to manage, and you'd need liquid nitrogen for cooling. If you're referring to a passive setup, would you prefer no fans? Adding fans could improve cooling, and the radiator might help. From a voltage perspective, 1.55 is roughly the maximum I consider safe, though it may not be suitable for cooling at that level. Keep in mind the chip should stay below 70°C.
Is this intended for amusement or does it require enhanced output? If it demands more performance, it isn't due to increased heat. A 4.8 v 5.0 rating represents only a 4% variation, which won't be perceptible beyond benchmark tests.
Robert Cook:
It's hard to judge the temperatures right now. That component operates at high speeds, drawing power in an uncontrollable way, and you'd need liquid nitrogen for cooling. If you mean passive cooling, would you really skip adding fans? I think extra fans would help, and the radiator should do the job. From a voltage standpoint, 1.55V seems to be the maximum I can consider, though it might not be suitable for cooling. Keep in mind the chip shouldn't exceed around 70°C. Temperatures are fine. After about 5 hours of operation, it's around 60°C at the socket and 48°C in the core, with water temperature a bit above ambient. In terms of voltage, it's sitting at 1.41V ±.
Is this just for entertainment or do you require enhanced output? If you need the extra output, it's not due to increased heat—4.8 v 5.0 shows only a 4% difference, which won't be noticeable except in tests. In terms of performance, it's mostly just a fun project. The 8320 is quite outdated in terms of performance quality.
So you can proceed a bit more carefully, I think. Just monitor the temperatures closely. You probably won’t exceed 5.1GHz, but it’s still worth trying. Make sure there’s proper airflow around your motherboard VRM—it’s a solid board, but handling a lot of amps means keeping it cool is important.
Robert Cook suggests proceeding cautiously and monitoring the temperatures closely. It's unlikely you'll exceed 5.1GHz, but trying is still wise. Ensure proper airflow around the motherboard VRM—it's a solid board, but handling high amperage requires ventilation.
Sure, 1.55V is the highest I can get, though it's a challenge keeping it cool.
Robert Cook says
yeah, 1.55V is the maximum (I’d really like to stay just a bit below that), but good luck keeping it cool.
If I manage cooling, I’m not worried. The main issue is how much heat I can keep away from the chip. I’m using dual DDC pumps and three 9x120mm radiators, all with the new EK AM block—so it’s really just about staying within the limits without going over.
Sizzling : Is this just for amusement or do you require enhanced speed? If you need the boost, it's not about extra heat—4.8 v 5.0 only shows a 4% difference, which won't stand out beyond benchmarks. For performance matters, it's pointless to try anything I'm not sure about. It feels more like a fun project than something serious. 8320 is an old piece of junk in terms of performance haha^^
Cool, good luck