Can you increase the speed beyond normal limits without adjusting the power supply?

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Can you increase the speed beyond normal limits without adjusting the power supply?

Can you increase the speed beyond normal limits without adjusting the power supply?

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raptor2010
Junior Member

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01-09-2025, 04:54 AM

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I own an 8350 running at its standard settings, and I was wondering if it's possible to raise the clock speed from 4ghz to 4.2ghz without adjusting the voltage. I want to do this because my Gigabyte GA-78LMT motherboard advises against changing the voltage. I also plan to use the AMD OverDrive app since I'm unfamiliar with the process. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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raptor2010

01-09-2025, 04:54 AM #1

I own an 8350 running at its standard settings, and I was wondering if it's possible to raise the clock speed from 4ghz to 4.2ghz without adjusting the voltage. I want to do this because my Gigabyte GA-78LMT motherboard advises against changing the voltage. I also plan to use the AMD OverDrive app since I'm unfamiliar with the process. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Prodmaster
Member

169

01-15-2025, 03:06 PM

#2

It shouldn't be an issue. That's not a significant overclock.

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Prodmaster

01-15-2025, 03:06 PM #2

It shouldn't be an issue. That's not a significant overclock.

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MeltedCarmel
Junior Member

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01-15-2025, 05:14 PM

#3

It shouldn't be an issue. That's not a significant overclock.

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MeltedCarmel

01-15-2025, 05:14 PM #3

It shouldn't be an issue. That's not a significant overclock.

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Lucarionite18
Junior Member

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01-17-2025, 12:39 AM

#4

No harm in trying.
Ensure you have reasonable cooling.

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Lucarionite18

01-17-2025, 12:39 AM #4

No harm in trying.
Ensure you have reasonable cooling.

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KAPAMASTERPTYT
Member

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01-17-2025, 01:52 AM

#5

I wouldn't change order on a board lacking good power phase and thermal design.

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KAPAMASTERPTYT

01-17-2025, 01:52 AM #5

I wouldn't change order on a board lacking good power phase and thermal design.

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Rodri_Mendes
Member

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01-17-2025, 03:24 AM

#6

I wouldn't OC on a board with weak power phase and thermal design.
I overclocked to 4.2 and it's running at acceptable temperatures. Should I still lower the clock back to 4GHz? I'm open to your advice, just to avoid harming my CPU or motherboard.

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Rodri_Mendes

01-17-2025, 03:24 AM #6

I wouldn't OC on a board with weak power phase and thermal design.
I overclocked to 4.2 and it's running at acceptable temperatures. Should I still lower the clock back to 4GHz? I'm open to your advice, just to avoid harming my CPU or motherboard.

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Ruubiee17
Senior Member

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01-17-2025, 06:31 AM

#7

It is recommended to avoid using any micro AM3+ boards for overclocking.

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Ruubiee17

01-17-2025, 06:31 AM #7

It is recommended to avoid using any micro AM3+ boards for overclocking.