Can you increase the speed of your CPU on an FX 8370?
Can you increase the speed of your CPU on an FX 8370?
The board's power and thermal design are lacking, so I wouldn't recommend overclocking.
Hi, thank you for reaching out. To increase your CPU's clock speed safely, consider using manufacturer-recommended overclocking tools or BIOS settings. Always ensure stability and monitor temperatures closely during adjustments.
Hi, I successfully overclocked it to 4.6Ghz. The maximum temperature reached was 63 degrees, while the average stayed at 55 degrees. It was tested in Black Desert Online, a demanding CPU game. There might be some issues if you also watch YouTube or Twitch streams, which add extra heat. EDIT: If you stream live, it increases the average temperature by about 3 degrees. EDIT: How long should I keep testing to ensure stability and longevity?
FrankenDesign asked about the meaning of throttle on 4 cores and what happens if it doesn't hit p95. He wondered why he would run normal games as usual when it seems like it wouldn't matter. Locals complain about condensation, even though he only wanted to chill water to 20°C, not just a bit below ambient temperature. He learned that you can purchase water chillers for a £600 PC, but the experts are already working on it. You can freeze food at -25°C for £99, but you can't chill your PC coolant to 20°C for fun or entertainment. He advised against believing people without solid proof. He mentioned a $40 board from 2012 that isn't suitable for a stock 125W or even an overclocked 140W system. He explained that the board likely draws more than 40W at 4.6GHz, and at 8 cores it would probably exceed 1.4V. He said this board isn't reliable enough for simple tasks. He also mentioned that a 4-core CPU is cheap and can be replaced for £50 if you burn it, which he considered unreasonable advice since not everyone has that situation. He emphasized that stress tests aim to verify system stability in any condition, and he noted his overclock appears stable because most games won't exceed 50% usage on an 8-core CPU—something he can confirm with titles like GTA V or BF4.
It is extremely risky to tell someone to overclock an 8370 125w TDP processor on a $40 760G 4+1 power phase board or any 760G board. Once it runs hard, it will likely fail. It won’t burn out immediately, but you can definitely cause harm. This is his money, not yours. We often encounter issues when people try to run an 8370 or 8350 stock on such a board, especially overclocked. You should rethink your posts and the way you share this information.
FrankenDesign :
I didn't ask him to overclock, he asked if I could, and I wasn't threatening anything! I mentioned I warned him the stock cooler isn't suitable for that, which suggests it's not safe. Pardonez moi if that came across as too casual.
I suggested a saber tooth and a water cooler.
Whose issue is it if these are either active now and he's not paying attention?
I told him he could do it in any case, then gave advice on how to proceed—which is exactly what we did, as we can see clearly.
And then you chose to throw an insult.
Have a great vacation.