Can you increase the speed of your FX8320 using stock voltage?
Can you increase the speed of your FX8320 using stock voltage?
Hi, thanks for your guidance. I own an M5A99X Evo mobo and I'm unsure about its overclocking capabilities. I've never adjusted voltages before and worry I might harm the processor. What voltage should I aim for to achieve that performance? That board is quite capable of overclocking. Make sure to turn off turbo mode before making any changes for optimal results. Typically, I reach my maximum clock speed using just the multiplier first. Only then do I experiment with core voltage if I wish to push it further. Higher clock speeds require more voltage to compensate.
I have a FX-8350/R9-290 setup running at 4.7 GHz with core voltages set to 1.475. However, you should gradually increase the voltage in small steps to assess the effect. The point of limitation...
Hi, thank you for reaching out. For your M5A99X Evo mobo, there isn't a standard voltage recommendation, so it's best to start with caution. Since you haven't adjusted voltages before, consider testing at lower settings first and monitor the processor's behavior. If you're unsure, consulting a professional or using a stable benchmark can help ensure safe operation.
Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I own an M5A99X Evo mobo and I'm unsure about its overclocking capabilities. I've never adjusted voltages before and I'm worried I might harm the processor. What voltage should I use for that kind of performance?
This board is quite suitable for overclocking. Make sure to turn off turbo mode before making any changes for optimal results. Usually, I reach my maximum clock speed with just the multiplier first. Then I experiment with the core voltage if I aim higher. Higher clock speeds require more voltage to compensate.
I have a FX-8350/R9-290 setup with the 8350 at 4.7 GHz and core voltages set to 1.475. However, it's best to increase the voltage gradually to test. The main constraint will likely be temperature limits. Or some cores might begin throttling. In general, it's not recommended to exceed 1.5v on this CPU line—doing so can push you beyond specifications.
Terence27 :
Hi, thanks for the tips. I have an M5A99X Evo mobo and I'm unsure about overclocking it. I haven't adjusted voltages before and worry I might harm the processor. What voltage should I use for that kind of performance?
That board is quite suitable for overclocking. Make sure to turn off turbo mode before making changes for optimal outcomes. Usually, I reach my maximum clock speed with just the multiplier first. Then I experiment with core voltage if I aim higher. Higher clock speeds require more voltage to compensate.
I own a FX-8350/R9-290 setup with the 8350 at 4.7 GHz and core voltages set to 1.475. But it's best to increase voltage gradually, as temperature limits or core throttling might occur. Generally, staying below 1.5v on this CPU line is recommended. You can push higher, but you risk exceeding specifications.
Thanks a lot for the advice! I plan to test it tonight and check the results. What monitoring software works best for tracking CPU temperatures?
I know the FX 8xx series perform exceptionally with AMD Radeon cards! However, I currently have a GTX660.
There's no extra benefit to having an AMD card compared to an Nvidia card combined with your FX-8xxx processor. That's all sales hype. The best way to monitor core temps is to monitor their thermal margins instead. AOD will show you the distance left until you reach unsafe territory: http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/sof...over-drive Here is a better explanation of why that is: While AOD has a built-in stress testing app, I prefer to use IBT at its default settings for a quick and dirty test of OC stability. Passing that has always left me with a solid OC that doesn't crashed. So far, at least. http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/...ntest.html