Can I keep my system running after overclocking the 8350 to 4.4ghz using a cx500w power supply?

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Can I keep my system running after overclocking the 8350 to 4.4ghz using a cx500w power supply?

Can I keep my system running after overclocking the 8350 to 4.4ghz using a cx500w power supply?

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BonierCow
Junior Member

15

05-02-2023, 12:04 PM

#1

Hey! I'm just getting started with overclocking and I'm a bit nervous about damaging my PSU or system if I go beyond 4.4ghz, right?

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BonierCow

05-02-2023, 12:04 PM #1

Hey! I'm just getting started with overclocking and I'm a bit nervous about damaging my PSU or system if I go beyond 4.4ghz, right?

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catseecoo
Senior Member

662

05-02-2023, 04:32 PM

#2

If your CX500 is quite outdated, refrain from any further OC attempts...
The issue stems from insufficient voltage levels.
Obtain this PSU, a top-tier brand that should endure:
PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
AMD - FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
(£0.00)
Motherboard:
Asus - Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard
(£0.00)
Memory:
Crucial - 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage:
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
(£0.00)
Video Card:
Sapphire - Radeon RX 460 4GB NITRO Video Card
Power Supply:
SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
(£75.46 @ Amazon...)

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catseecoo

05-02-2023, 04:32 PM #2

If your CX500 is quite outdated, refrain from any further OC attempts...
The issue stems from insufficient voltage levels.
Obtain this PSU, a top-tier brand that should endure:
PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
AMD - FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
(£0.00)
Motherboard:
Asus - Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard
(£0.00)
Memory:
Crucial - 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage:
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
(£0.00)
Video Card:
Sapphire - Radeon RX 460 4GB NITRO Video Card
Power Supply:
SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
(£75.46 @ Amazon...)

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Buerk
Junior Member

19

05-04-2023, 04:39 AM

#3

If your CX500 is quite outdated, refrain from any further OC attempts...
The issue stems from insufficient voltage levels.
Obtain this PSU from a reputable brand—it should endure:
PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
AMD - FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
(£0.00)
Motherboard:
Asus - Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard
(£0.00)
Memory:
Crucial - 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage:
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
(£0.00)
Video Card:
Sapphire - Radeon RX 460 4GB NITRO Video Card
Power Supply:
SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
(£75.46 @ Amazon UK)
Total:
£75.46
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2017-10-17 16:33 BST+0100

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Buerk

05-04-2023, 04:39 AM #3

If your CX500 is quite outdated, refrain from any further OC attempts...
The issue stems from insufficient voltage levels.
Obtain this PSU from a reputable brand—it should endure:
PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
AMD - FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
(£0.00)
Motherboard:
Asus - Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard
(£0.00)
Memory:
Crucial - 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage:
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
(£0.00)
Video Card:
Sapphire - Radeon RX 460 4GB NITRO Video Card
Power Supply:
SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
(£75.46 @ Amazon UK)
Total:
£75.46
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2017-10-17 16:33 BST+0100