Assist someone just starting to overclock an FX8100 to reach 3.5GHz, noting that the stock speed is 2.8GHz.
Assist someone just starting to overclock an FX8100 to reach 3.5GHz, noting that the stock speed is 2.8GHz.
Doing a small free performance boost has always been my cup of tea. But I want more! I have a Corsair H55 liquid cooler, and I am looking to tear into my untapped potential! Here's the thing. I don't know much about voltage! The stock settings are 2.8GHz with 1.15 Volts on the CPU VID. I took it up to 3.5GHz at 1.2 Volts and it SEEMS to work fine. But I keep hearing these sob stories of over and under volting and every time I ask everyone says "go little by little" the thing is, that's not a answer. I need help from you guys. I get going slow is good, and I did go slow. But little by little doesn't help me find a stopping point that is safe. And OC veterans out there have a good guess what my voltage should be?
PS: Motherboard is 760GM-P34(FX) so, it's unlocked and good for overclocking.
When exploring OC techniques, it's important to read more first. If you're unsure about the basic fill-in-the-blank answers or need time to practice slowly, then understanding OC thoroughly is essential before touching the BIOS. Each CPU is unique, even within the same model, so there are no one-size-fits-all overclocking settings.
I recommend keeping the CPU voltage at 1.55v or lower. If it appears to be functioning properly, it likely hasn't passed the necessary stress tests. Run AOD and Prime95 Smallffts for several hours to check for failures or overheating.
Additionally, your 760GM-P34 model isn't compatible with Fx-8xxx and isn't suitable for OC. It only supports a 4+1 power phase, whereas you require an 8+1 phase, and it lacks a heatsink on the VRMs.
If you want to know more about OC before trying, consider reading further. If you're unsure about filling in the blanks or need time to get used to it, slow OC is the best approach. Every processor is unique, even within the same brand and model, so there are no one-size-fits-all overclocking settings.
I suggest keeping the CPU voltage at 1.55v or lower. If you think it's functioning properly, it hasn't passed the necessary stress tests. Run AOD and Prime95 Smallffts for several hours to check for failures or overheating.
Also, your 760GM-P34 model isn't suitable for Fx-8xxx and is not recommended for overclocking. It only supports a 4+1 power phase, whereas you need an 8+1 phase, and it lacks a heatsink on the VRMs.
It's best to avoid any overclocking until you fully grasp the fundamentals and understand the associated risks.
Benjiwenji :
You need to read more about OC'ing before attempting. If you don't about the basic fill in the blank answers and lack the patience slowly OC, which is the only way, then you've got much to learn about OC before you should touch the BIOS. Every CPU is different, and I mean even the same model, there is no universal settings on overclocking.
With that said, I wouldn't go over 1.55v CPU voltage. "Seems to be working fine" means you haven't done the proper stress tests. Use AOD and Prime95 Smallffts for a few hours and see it fails or overheat.
Furthermore, your 760GM-P34 isn't compatible with Fx-8xxx and is definitely not fine for OC'ing. It only has a 4+1 powerphase, which you need 8+1, and
no heatsink on VRMs.
I would advise against any overclocking before you understand the basics and risks involved.
I don't think you read my whole statement. But further in, I have the FX edition of my motherboard. And also, thanks for the answer so quickly. I'll take that into account and I did stress test for 8 hours on some program Linus recommended. thabnks.
This is one of the best guides around for Bulldozer processors:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
You will need a 970 motherboard with 8+2 power phase to overclock,you also need a good quality psu at least 80+ Bronze, recommended 80+ Gold. In the meantime give the guide a thorough read and if you have questions be sure to ask them.
Redneck5439 :
This is one of the best guides around for Bulldozer processors:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
You will need a 970 motherboard with 8+2 power phase to overclock,you also need a good quality psu at least 80+ Bronze, recommended 80+ Gold. In the meantime give the guide a thorough read and if you have questions be sure to ask them.
I have 80+Gold. Can't find my power phase for the 760GM-P34(FX) motherboard. Other guy said it's 4+1, but i'm not sure. It's stable as far as I tested, but not 100% sure
xNiZx :
Redneck5439 :
This is one of the best guides around for Bulldozer processors:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
You will need a 970 motherboard with 8+2 power phase to overclock,you also need a good quality psu at least 80+ Bronze, recommended 80+ Gold. In the meantime give the guide a thorough read and if you have questions be sure to ask them.
I have 80+Gold. Can't find my power phase for the 760GM-P34(FX) motherboard. Other guy said it's 4+1, but i'm not sure. It's stable as far as I tested, but not 100% sure
Yep 4+1 power phase, you need 8+2 for overclocking FX 8 core processor.
Redneck5439 :
xNiZx :
Redneck5439 :
This is one of the best guides around for Bulldozer processors:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
You will need a 970 motherboard with 8+2 power phase to overclock,you also need a good quality psu at least 80+ Bronze, recommended 80+ Gold. In the meantime give the guide a thorough read and if you have questions be sure to ask them.
I have 80+Gold. Can't find my power phase for the 760GM-P34(FX) motherboard. Other guy said it's 4+1, but i'm not sure. It's stable as far as I tested, but not 100% sure
Yep 4+1 power phase, you need 8+2 for overclocking FX 8 core processor.
What are the dangers of overclocking with a 4+1 when my CPU is a FX 8100? I got a stable clock with the specified voltage and clock ratio but I don't want to break my CPU if I am putting it in any danger. That being said, would a solution be buying a new motherboard or buying myself a new CPU. I was looking at alot of nice MSI motherboards and the obvious CPU upgrade, the FX 8350.