Amd overclocking problem
Amd overclocking problem
I want to overclock my AMD Athlon x4 860k to 4,0 ghz (Is 1.3750 a good voltage btw?), but there is one problem. AMD Overdrive doesn't let me overclock higher then 3,8 ghz for some reason. Maybe it's because I need to disable turbo core? Or is it something else? If anyone knows, write down a comment please!
Here is a screenshot from my AMD Overdrive:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ul7cv...-06-29.png
xGigabyte :
FrankenDesign :
I don’t really understand what your motherboard is.
In my setup I just switched to the AI tweaker page, set the power control to manual, and used the plus and minus keys to adjust it by small steps. I entered a ratio like 24.5 for my 4.9ghz overclock, pressed f10 to save and exit, and it worked perfectly without any issues.
Maybe this is why I opted for a more expensive motherboard this time.
I successfully boosted my CPU to 4,0 ghz and now I’m curious if it’s stable. I ran the Amd Overdrive stability test for an hour; it’s done now, but how can I confirm its stability?
Also, I own a Gigabyte G1 Sniper A88x board that costs about $110.
Just disregard overdrive except for monitoring and perhaps stress testing the overclock if you're that worried; use the bios to set the multiplier to your desired level. The process involves adjusting in small steps, such as 0.5 increments—like 18, 18.5—and gradually increasing vCore while keeping an eye on temperatures to ensure they remain within acceptable limits. It's also important to turn off turbo core during overclocking.
If I enable overdrive on my FX, it instantly jumps to 4.9ghz without any intermediate steps or testing; this clearly indicates that the stock cooler wasn't capable of an attainable overclock.
When I upgraded to a water cooler and made some adjustments to improve water flow, I was able to consistently reach 4.9ghz at DDR3 2400 with proper cooling without overheating or freezing. These are factors overdrive simply can't control. It seems the idea that overdrive could automatically tune an overclock is just wishful thinking.
I still have work to do to push the limits further, but I'm focusing on this now since other priorities are taking up my time this week. I'm hoping it can reach 5ghz or more.
Does the overclock achieve anything? For instance, Tomb Raider 2015 can run at 40-60 fps instead of 15-25, which makes the difference between a smooth gameplay and choppy frames.
as mentioned earlier, you need to examine your motherboard. this might be the highest ratio it supports. you would then have to raise your FSB to reach 4ghz. do you know your motherboard's mode and BIOS version?
FrankenDesign:
Ignore overdrive except for monitoring and perhaps stress testing the overclock if needed; adjust the multiplier using the BIOS to your desired level. You should aim for increments like 0.5, such as 18, 18.5, then gradually increase vCore while keeping an eye on temperatures to maintain stability. Disable turbo core during overclocking.
Using overdrive on my FX causes an immediate jump to 4.9ghz without any intermediate steps or testing. On the stock cooler, I achieved 4.9ghz at ddr3 2400 with proper cooling and multiple sticks without overheating or freezing. These are factors overdrive can't control. The idea that overdrive could autotune an overclock is just wishful thinking.
I still have work to do to push the limits, but I'm focusing on it now since other tasks take up time this week. I believe it can reach 5ghz or more. That difference between 40-60 fps and 15-25 fps makes a big impact on gameplay. Thanks for the quick response—it really matters for gaming. Now I’m enjoying games at 60fps+ with my overclocked setup. I managed to raise the multiplier, but changing voltage in the vCore tab causes it to revert to auto. Do you know how to save the voltage settings?
I have no idea what your motherboard is.
In my sabertooth I simply switched to the AI tweaker page, set the power control to manual, and used the plus and minus keys to adjust it by small steps. I entered a ratio like 24.5 for my 4.9ghz overclock, pressed f10, saved, and exited. It worked perfectly without any issues.
This could be why I opted for a more expensive motherboard this time.
FrankenDesign :
I don't really know what your motherboard is.
In my sabertooth I just switched to the AI tweaker page, set the power control to manual, and used the plus and minus keys to adjust it in small steps. I entered a ratio like 24.5 for my 4.9ghz overclock, pressed f10, saved, and exited. It worked perfectly without any issues.
Maybe this is why I spent a bit more on the motherboard this time.
I managed to push my CPU to 4,0 ghz and now I'm curious about its stability. I ran an Amd Overdrive stability test for an hour—it's still ongoing. But how can I check if it's stable? Also, I have a Gigabyte G1 Sniper A88x board priced around $110.
xGigabyte :
FrankenDesign :
I really don’t understand what your motherboard is.
In my setup I just switched to the AI tweaker page, set the power control to manual, and used the plus and minus keys to adjust it by small steps. I entered a ratio like 24.5 for my 4.9GHz overclock, pressed f10 to save and exit, and it worked perfectly without any issues.
Maybe this is why I opted for a more expensive motherboard this time.
I succeeded in pushing my CPU to 4.0GHz and now I’m curious if it’s stable. I ran the Amd Overdrive stability test for an hour; it’s done now, but how can I confirm its stability?
Also, I own a Gigabyte G1 Sniper A88x board that costs about $110.
It completed without crashing, so it seems stable enough.
Try running Prime95 for an hour or two—still no crashes, so it’s probably stable.