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AMD FX-8350 Overclock!

AMD FX-8350 Overclock!

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floundershy
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11-09-2025, 10:16 AM

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Hi
I just got a new CPU and am considering overclocking it. I'm new to this process but have always wanted to try. My current model is running at 4 cores out of the box, and I'm wondering if my motherboard can support overclocking with it. It's an MSI 970A-G43, though it might not be ideal for gaming or high-end overclocking. I've got AMD Overdrive installed and thought about using the "Auto Clock" feature. Anyone have experience with that? Would my motherboard handle the overclock?

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floundershy

11-09-2025, 10:16 AM #1

Hi
I just got a new CPU and am considering overclocking it. I'm new to this process but have always wanted to try. My current model is running at 4 cores out of the box, and I'm wondering if my motherboard can support overclocking with it. It's an MSI 970A-G43, though it might not be ideal for gaming or high-end overclocking. I've got AMD Overdrive installed and thought about using the "Auto Clock" feature. Anyone have experience with that? Would my motherboard handle the overclock?

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barbarian10
Member

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11-09-2025, 10:55 AM

#2

Ensured the topic is addressed, then explored an alternative approach.

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barbarian10

11-09-2025, 10:55 AM #2

Ensured the topic is addressed, then explored an alternative approach.

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Cboyz3
Junior Member

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11-10-2025, 12:44 PM

#3

This board isn't ideal for overclocking, lacks 4+1 power and has no heatsinks on the VRM. Auto overclocking isn't advisable either because it might require more vcore than necessary and raise temperatures. A proper cooler and PSU would also be required.

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Cboyz3

11-10-2025, 12:44 PM #3

This board isn't ideal for overclocking, lacks 4+1 power and has no heatsinks on the VRM. Auto overclocking isn't advisable either because it might require more vcore than necessary and raise temperatures. A proper cooler and PSU would also be required.

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JR_GAMER07
Posting Freak

915

11-18-2025, 08:55 AM

#4

I thought so. The Wraith cooler is installed on the CPU, and I'm using a 650 Corsair-PSU.

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JR_GAMER07

11-18-2025, 08:55 AM #4

I thought so. The Wraith cooler is installed on the CPU, and I'm using a 650 Corsair-PSU.

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StreetHobo
Senior Member

568

11-18-2025, 01:53 PM

#5

Ensured the topic is addressed, then explored an alternative approach.

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StreetHobo

11-18-2025, 01:53 PM #5

Ensured the topic is addressed, then explored an alternative approach.

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Oxidian_LP
Member

205

11-23-2025, 03:09 PM

#6

Thank you, I might also test the Auto Clock on AMD Overdrive.

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Oxidian_LP

11-23-2025, 03:09 PM #6

Thank you, I might also test the Auto Clock on AMD Overdrive.