Can you check if it's possible to overclock this system?
Can you check if it's possible to overclock this system?
Hello everyone, I was wondering if it's possible to overclock my system. I got confused by MOBO, but I'm not sure if this one can be done. Yes, and will the PSU handle it?
I plan to increase both CPU and GPU speeds, and I want to make sure temperatures stay normal.
Specifications:
MOBO: ASUS M5A99X R2.0
RAM: 16 GB (2 x 8) at 1866 MHz
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0 MHz
GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SC
PSU: Seasonic M12 II Bronze EVO EDITION
Case: Cooler Master K280
CPU cooler: Hyper 212 Plus
GPU cooler: stock
(no budget for a water cooling system)
I have two 2500 rpms fans in front and back, and the cable management is fine.
Please share your advice, thanks.
It's feasible. You may reach a thermal ceiling with your Hyper212. The exact timing relies on various elements such as leakage and surrounding temperature. Consult your motherboard manual and become acquainted with your BIOS, then explore some OC guides to prepare well-informed questions before starting this process. Your GTX970 can also be overclocked using tools like Afterburner.
It's feasible. You may reach a thermal ceiling with your Hyper212. The exact timing relies on various elements such as leakage and surrounding temperature. Consult your motherboard manual and become acquainted with your BIOS, then explore some OC guides to prepare well-informed questions before starting this process. Your GTX970 can also be overclocked using tools like Afterburner.
It's feasible. You may reach a thermal limit with your Hyper212. The exact timing relies on various factors such as leakage and ambient temperature. Consult your motherboard manual and BIOS documentation, and study some overclocking guides to ask well-informed questions when starting this process. Your GTX970 can also be overclocked using tools like Afterburner. Do you know what the "idial" or "not desired" temperature is for this CPU?
For temperatures you should be using a.prime, aida64 or Intel burntest and keeping an eye on the thermal margin with amd overdrive (it's the most precise tool). Above 0c the thermal margin is acceptable during stress testing, but personally I prefer staying above 10c. The 212 evo has its limits, unless you have a golden chip that can overclock to around 4.4ghz at very low voltage, which is usually the maximum achievable with good temperatures. Beyond that, you really need a better cooler.
For temperatures you should use a.prime, aida64 or Intel burntest, while keeping an eye on the thermal margin with amd overdrive (it's the most precise method). Above 0°C the thermal margin is acceptable during stress tests, though I prefer staying above 10°C. The 212 evo has its limits, unless you have a golden chip that can overclock to around 4.4ghz at very low voltage, which is usually the maximum achievable with good temperatures. Beyond that, a better cooler is necessary. The CPU max temperature with Prime stays between 39-40°C under full load.