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Can you confidently raise your FX-8320's speed to 4.0GhZ without risking damage?

Can you confidently raise your FX-8320's speed to 4.0GhZ without risking damage?

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BOnnibriel
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02-01-2016, 12:04 PM
#11
Additional voltage is required; it's similar to providing more food for the horse to travel farther
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BOnnibriel
02-01-2016, 12:04 PM #11

Additional voltage is required; it's similar to providing more food for the horse to travel farther

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Redz0ra
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02-01-2016, 08:04 PM
#12
Hey everyone, thanks for all the ideas! I'll give it a shot. Good luck!
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Redz0ra
02-01-2016, 08:04 PM #12

Hey everyone, thanks for all the ideas! I'll give it a shot. Good luck!

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Frinex10
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02-03-2016, 12:56 PM
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MrPandaPasta suggests beginning with a lower target and keeping an eye on the CPU temperature. It's best to maintain it under 85 degrees, and a 3.8 GHz processor should work well. The exact limit will vary based on your specific CPU temperature setting. GL
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Frinex10
02-03-2016, 12:56 PM #13

MrPandaPasta suggests beginning with a lower target and keeping an eye on the CPU temperature. It's best to maintain it under 85 degrees, and a 3.8 GHz processor should work well. The exact limit will vary based on your specific CPU temperature setting. GL

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CaptainPrice_
Junior Member
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02-04-2016, 09:05 PM
#14
You can also obtain AMD OverDrive and perform overclocking using that program. It includes a stability test you can execute following adjustments to the settings.
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CaptainPrice_
02-04-2016, 09:05 PM #14

You can also obtain AMD OverDrive and perform overclocking using that program. It includes a stability test you can execute following adjustments to the settings.

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ImDirtyDan63
Junior Member
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02-04-2016, 09:41 PM
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You can also use AMD OverDrive to perform overclocking through that program. It includes a stability test you can execute once you tweak the settings. I might be mistaken, but software OCing usually increases CPU power... The manual method tends to be more stable and enjoyable.
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ImDirtyDan63
02-04-2016, 09:41 PM #15

You can also use AMD OverDrive to perform overclocking through that program. It includes a stability test you can execute once you tweak the settings. I might be mistaken, but software OCing usually increases CPU power... The manual method tends to be more stable and enjoyable.

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the_true_benja
Member
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02-04-2016, 10:51 PM
#16
I tried it and it worked, but I'm still unsure. I keep facing the same issue where my PC needs several tries to boot after an OC. I upgraded to a 3.8Ghz processor and adjusted the voltage to +0.075V, but I'm not sure if that's correct. I just want to avoid multiple startup attempts.
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the_true_benja
02-04-2016, 10:51 PM #16

I tried it and it worked, but I'm still unsure. I keep facing the same issue where my PC needs several tries to boot after an OC. I upgraded to a 3.8Ghz processor and adjusted the voltage to +0.075V, but I'm not sure if that's correct. I just want to avoid multiple startup attempts.

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dcanuso
Member
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02-05-2016, 01:12 AM
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I achieved stable performance on my FX 6300 at 4.1Ghz by tweaking the multiplier to 19.0, setting the voltage to 1.413 and HT to 216.5 in AMD Overdrive. Later, I returned it to the stock configuration (3.5Ghz) since I don’t require any overclock for my intended use.
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dcanuso
02-05-2016, 01:12 AM #17

I achieved stable performance on my FX 6300 at 4.1Ghz by tweaking the multiplier to 19.0, setting the voltage to 1.413 and HT to 216.5 in AMD Overdrive. Later, I returned it to the stock configuration (3.5Ghz) since I don’t require any overclock for my intended use.

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Capuzzi
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02-05-2016, 04:01 AM
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MrPandaPasta shared their experience and concerns about repeated boot issues after an OC. They adjusted the voltage settings and are seeking advice on whether the current configuration is correct.
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Capuzzi
02-05-2016, 04:01 AM #18

MrPandaPasta shared their experience and concerns about repeated boot issues after an OC. They adjusted the voltage settings and are seeking advice on whether the current configuration is correct.

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S4NP3I
Member
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02-05-2016, 08:49 AM
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It isn't showing me the base voltage, probably because my MOBO isn't advanced enough for optimization. It only lets me adjust it by adding or removing small amounts in steps of 0.025.
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S4NP3I
02-05-2016, 08:49 AM #19

It isn't showing me the base voltage, probably because my MOBO isn't advanced enough for optimization. It only lets me adjust it by adding or removing small amounts in steps of 0.025.

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iKindredNice
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02-05-2016, 10:12 AM
#20
Check it in CPU-Z
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iKindredNice
02-05-2016, 10:12 AM #20

Check it in CPU-Z

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