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amd fx 8300 with ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 overclocking guide

amd fx 8300 with ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 overclocking guide

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dreams1
Member
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08-16-2016, 02:49 PM
#1
Hi guys! Let me check if this motherboard is suitable for your CPU overclocking with a GTX 970 GPU. I'm wondering if the LEPA LPWAC240-HF AquaChanger 240mm liquid cooler would work for reaching speeds around 4.7 GHz or higher. Please share your thoughts!
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dreams1
08-16-2016, 02:49 PM #1

Hi guys! Let me check if this motherboard is suitable for your CPU overclocking with a GTX 970 GPU. I'm wondering if the LEPA LPWAC240-HF AquaChanger 240mm liquid cooler would work for reaching speeds around 4.7 GHz or higher. Please share your thoughts!

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BlurryFqce
Senior Member
486
08-18-2016, 02:06 PM
#2
It might be useful, but they seem quite small. I don’t know how much it would actually help.
Install those fans and set up 80mm units to blow over them. Even after that, you won’t get very far—these boards heat up too quickly, around 4.4-4.5gz.
That’s what I’m working with on an ASUS M5A97 rev 1.0 motherboard (not the latest version).
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BlurryFqce
08-18-2016, 02:06 PM #2

It might be useful, but they seem quite small. I don’t know how much it would actually help.
Install those fans and set up 80mm units to blow over them. Even after that, you won’t get very far—these boards heat up too quickly, around 4.4-4.5gz.
That’s what I’m working with on an ASUS M5A97 rev 1.0 motherboard (not the latest version).

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DaLoneDwarf98
Member
54
08-18-2016, 05:24 PM
#3
The outcome depends on your specific CPU and personal setup. These 8300s are superior to others, but I wouldn't choose the motherboard for overclocking. Aim for around 4.4 and proceed cautiously while keeping an eye on temperatures.
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DaLoneDwarf98
08-18-2016, 05:24 PM #3

The outcome depends on your specific CPU and personal setup. These 8300s are superior to others, but I wouldn't choose the motherboard for overclocking. Aim for around 4.4 and proceed cautiously while keeping an eye on temperatures.

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lolswaglina
Junior Member
3
08-23-2016, 09:18 AM
#4
the motherboard doesn't have heatsinks on the vrm's, so overclocking is possible but uncertain. it won't be a fixed 4.7ghz, honestly.
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lolswaglina
08-23-2016, 09:18 AM #4

the motherboard doesn't have heatsinks on the vrm's, so overclocking is possible but uncertain. it won't be a fixed 4.7ghz, honestly.

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Canoptek
Junior Member
33
09-04-2016, 11:42 AM
#5
the motherboard lacks heatsinks on the vrm, but it might still overclock; I won’t say exactly how high. Probably not 4.7ghz, that’s uncertain. Can I use Enzotech MOS-C1 C1100 Forged Copper Heatsinks for my mobo since it doesn’t have one? So I could try higher speeds.
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Canoptek
09-04-2016, 11:42 AM #5

the motherboard lacks heatsinks on the vrm, but it might still overclock; I won’t say exactly how high. Probably not 4.7ghz, that’s uncertain. Can I use Enzotech MOS-C1 C1100 Forged Copper Heatsinks for my mobo since it doesn’t have one? So I could try higher speeds.

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DerpyMudkip
Member
132
09-04-2016, 01:43 PM
#6
It depends on your specific CPU and personal setup. The 8300s are better, but I wouldn't recommend using an OC board for this. I'd estimate around 4.4 and monitor temperatures carefully. You might consider the Enzotech MOS-C1 C1100 Forged Copper Heatsinks if you don't have a heat sink, as it could help with overclocking.
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DerpyMudkip
09-04-2016, 01:43 PM #6

It depends on your specific CPU and personal setup. The 8300s are better, but I wouldn't recommend using an OC board for this. I'd estimate around 4.4 and monitor temperatures carefully. You might consider the Enzotech MOS-C1 C1100 Forged Copper Heatsinks if you don't have a heat sink, as it could help with overclocking.

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AlexRadBudder
Member
120
09-05-2016, 05:26 AM
#7
I haven't attempted them, so I can't genuinely confirm.
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AlexRadBudder
09-05-2016, 05:26 AM #7

I haven't attempted them, so I can't genuinely confirm.

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woodskill137
Member
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09-05-2016, 05:46 PM
#8
It might be useful, but they seem quite small. I don’t know how much it would actually help.
Install those and set up some 80mm fans to blow on them. Even after that, you won’t get very far—these boards heat up too quickly, around 4.4-4.5gz.
That’s what I’m working with: an ASUS M5A97 rev 1.0 motherboard (not the latest version).
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woodskill137
09-05-2016, 05:46 PM #8

It might be useful, but they seem quite small. I don’t know how much it would actually help.
Install those and set up some 80mm fans to blow on them. Even after that, you won’t get very far—these boards heat up too quickly, around 4.4-4.5gz.
That’s what I’m working with: an ASUS M5A97 rev 1.0 motherboard (not the latest version).

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SkyMaster280
Member
214
09-06-2016, 05:55 AM
#9
it could be useful, but they seem quite small. I don't know how much it would actually help.
install the fans and set up 80mm units to cool them down, though you won't travel far with these boards—they tend to overheat quickly, around 4.4-4.5gz.
that's what I'm working with on an asus m5a97 rev 1.0 motherboard (not the le version).
my CPU connector is just a 4-pin, so do I really need an 8-pin one for overclocking? Also, do I have a 95W CPU and a 550W NZXT power supply?
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SkyMaster280
09-06-2016, 05:55 AM #9

it could be useful, but they seem quite small. I don't know how much it would actually help.
install the fans and set up 80mm units to cool them down, though you won't travel far with these boards—they tend to overheat quickly, around 4.4-4.5gz.
that's what I'm working with on an asus m5a97 rev 1.0 motherboard (not the le version).
my CPU connector is just a 4-pin, so do I really need an 8-pin one for overclocking? Also, do I have a 95W CPU and a 550W NZXT power supply?

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xPumma
Member
186
09-11-2016, 11:50 AM
#10
It relates to the power phases; our motherboard supports 4+2 phases, which is similar to an FX 8 core setup for consistent voltage. Even with my Noctua NHD14 CPU and cooler, I’m struggling to reach a stable 4.5GHz. I can get around 4.4GHz but not higher.
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xPumma
09-11-2016, 11:50 AM #10

It relates to the power phases; our motherboard supports 4+2 phases, which is similar to an FX 8 core setup for consistent voltage. Even with my Noctua NHD14 CPU and cooler, I’m struggling to reach a stable 4.5GHz. I can get around 4.4GHz but not higher.

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