Adjusting performance settings for my FX-8350 using Gigabyte 970-A DS3P with Hyper 212 Evo
Adjusting performance settings for my FX-8350 using Gigabyte 970-A DS3P with Hyper 212 Evo
Hello, I'm curious if it's possible to boost my 8350 to around 4.5Ghz. I understand the motherboard isn't top-notch, but I hope I can reach that speed. Since I'm really new to overclocking, any advice would be super helpful.
I don't claim to be an expert on OCing FX processors, but that motherboard does appear to have a lighter load on the VRMs. Have you looked at this thread?
It seems any kind of overclocking on that board would greatly increase your risk. Making sure you maintain proper airflow on the VRMs and testing how far you can push without affecting voltages would be safer. Running at 4.5Ghz is probably not feasible without a voltage boost, which adds significant risk.
So the main question becomes: is achieving a stable 4.3-4.4Ghz worth the extra danger? That would mean about a 10% increase in base clock speed and a 5% boost, essentially an additional 10% on the cost. If I were facing the same situation, I'd just...
I don't consider myself an expert in overclocking FX processors, but the motherboard does appear to have ample VRMs. Have you seen this discussion before?
http://www.overclock.net/t/1452287/what-...-970a-ds3p
It seems that any kind of overclocking on that board would greatly increase your chances of issues. Making sure you maintain proper airflow on the VRMs and testing how far you can push without affecting voltages would be a safer approach. 4.5Ghz is unlikely without a voltage boost, which significantly raises the risk.
So the main question becomes: is a stable 4.3-4.4Ghz performance worth the added danger? That would mean about a 10% increase in base clock speed and a 5% rise in boost speed. If I were facing the same situation, I’d probably just leave it alone—it’s not worth the effort. However, if you’re only trying to push the remaining performance from an older machine that you’re okay replacing, then a higher risk might be justified. It could still run smoothly at 4.5Ghz, but it remains a risky decision.
As I mentioned, I’m not an expert on this topic, so I hope someone with more experience can offer guidance. That’s my take, though it’s all in good spirit.